by Operation Blessing | May 19, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Disaster Relief Stories, Natural Disaster, Stories, Videos
HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW When an EF-3 tornado tore through London, Kentucky, it left a trail of destruction almost too painful to describe. Entire neighborhoods were flattened. Families lost everything. Lives were turned upside down in a matter of moments. But even...
by Operation Blessing | May 18, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Disaster Relief Stories, Natural Disaster, Uncategorized, Videos, Volunteer
HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW Ryan, a father of two, stood in front of the damaged house his family calls home and the remnants of his flooded community. “There’s normally not water here,” he said. “It’s normally just a hill and a road.” But after heavy rains, the hill...
by Operation Blessing | May 15, 2025 | Africa, Health & Medical Care, Stories
SOUTH AFRICA – Shay Lee is a bright, spirited girl in South Africa who has always struggled to see the world around her. For as long as she can remember, her surroundings have been a blur, making the dream of clean vision seem almost impossible due to a condition that...
by Operation Blessing | May 13, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Disaster Relief Stories, Latin America, Microenterprise, Natural Disaster
MEXICO – For Concepcion, one of many hurricane survivors in Mexico, life was going well enough before the storm. Her days were filled with preparing delicious meals and smoothies for weary travelers that found themselves in Acapulco, Mexico. By cooking for them,...
by Operation Blessing | May 9, 2025 | Health & Medical Care, Hunger Relief, Latin America, Stories
WORLDWIDE – Many mothers across the globe carry a heavy burden, but not just for themselves. Every day, they worry about their children—growing up without access to adequate medical care, clean water, or nutritious food. Yet thanks to friends like you, many of those...
by Jason Demetri | Apr 27, 2025 | Hunger Relief, Stories, United States
UNITED STATES – Life can be overwhelming for those facing hardship, but thanks to friends like you, hope is never out of reach for a struggling family in need. Your generosity is making a tangible difference in the lives of those struggling to put food on the...
by Jason Demetri | Apr 25, 2025 | Asia, Health & Medical Care, Stories
CHINA – Xingchen began his life with challenges few could imagine. Diagnosed with congenital heart disease at just 6 months old, he had a childhood marked by frequent surgeries, limited physical activity, and constant threats to his health. His childhood was...
by Jason Demetri | Apr 21, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Disaster Relief Stories, Natural Disaster, Stories
CALIFORNIA – The relentless roar of flames spoke of a battle raging across the California hills. With smoke billowing into the sky, a menacing gray shroud choked the air and cast a dreadful shadow over a decimated landscape. In its wake, residents and first responders...
by Jason Demetri | Apr 17, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Disaster Relief Stories, Natural Disaster, Uncategorized, Videos
HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW When a deadly earthquake struck Myanmar, it left behind devastation, loss—and children like Khine Zar Win, orphaned and facing a future forever changed. But thanks to compassionate friends like you, Operation Blessing is there to bring...
by Jason Demetri | Apr 17, 2025 | Videos, Volunteer
A message from Operation Blessing COO, Drew Friedrich to our volunteers: What an incredible privilege it is to speak to you today—a group of people who have given so much in service of others. As dedicated volunteers, you’ve given your time showing up early,...