by Jason Demetri | Mar 19, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Disaster Relief Stories, United States, Videos
As tornado season approaches, families across the country are preparing for the unexpected.
by Jason Demetri | Mar 19, 2025 | Asia, Disaster Relief, Hunger Relief, Stories
PHILIPPINES – “Take care of me, Lord.” A simple yet powerful prayer when being confronted with a storm in the Philippines. These are the words 74-year-old mother and widow Josefina uttered as a super typhoon roared through her neighborhood. The National Weather...
by Jason Demetri | Mar 17, 2025 | Latin America, Microenterprise, Stories
HONDURAS – In the nation of Honduras, over half the population doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from. For so many, there is no safety net or solace when times get tough. So what can a woman do when her husband’s income declines—and shows no signs of...
by Hayley Henson | Mar 15, 2025 | Africa, Health & Medical Care
KENYA – At the age of 49, Elias believed his life was nearing an end. A lipoma on his neck had grown out of control. He couldn’t work or provide for his family. He struggled to walk. His clothes no longer fit. But the financial burden felt even heavier than the...
by Jason Demetri | Mar 11, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Stories, United States
NORTH CAROLINA – Hope can bloom even in the face of overwhelming adversity for hurting families in Asheville. When Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury upon Asheville, North Carolina, it threatened to drown the spirit of a community. One family in particular found...
by Jason Demetri | Mar 6, 2025 | Africa, Asia, Latin America, Safe Water Projects, Stories
Faith from Nigeria “We used to set out to fetch water as early as 6 a.m. and not get home until 10 a.m. … We suffered from typhoid, malaria, and body itching. We are very happy with the new project because we have clean water close to the house now. I appreciate...
by Jason Demetri | Mar 4, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Uncategorized, Videos
When disaster strikes, it does more than destroy homes—it shakes the very foundation of communities, leaving families struggling to not only rebuild their homes but connections.
by Jason Demetri | Feb 26, 2025 | Latin America, Safe Water Projects, Stories
PERU – Searching for water in the dusty highlands of Llinquipata, Peru, involved a one-hour round trip on uneven terrain to collect contaminated water from the river or from shallow hand-dug wells. The absence of proper sanitation left residents dependent on...
by Jason Demetri | Feb 22, 2025 | Hunger Relief, Stories, United States
USA – When an electrical fire destroyed Lakeshia and Michael’s home in November 2023, the couple and their children lost everything. The devastating event forced them into temporary hotel accommodations, stretching their already tight finances to the breaking point....
by Jason Demetri | Feb 20, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Disaster Relief Stories, Europe, Stories
UKRAINE – On February 24, 2022, Russian forces brutally invaded the sovereign nation of Ukraine. As we approach the third anniversary of the start of that war, we remember the nightmare its citizens have been forced to endure—and the love you have sent to combat that...