Before the Storm Strikes: Essential Tornado Safety Tips from Operation Blessing
As tornado season approaches, families across the country are preparing for the unexpected.
Weathering the Storm in the Philippines
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...
Thanks for Stepping Up When Times Get Tough
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...
Healing Overflows in Kenya
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...
A Beacon of Hope for Hurting Families in Asheville
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...
Blessings Overflow Because YOU Care!
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...
A Community United: Girl Scouts and Operation Blessing Pack Hope for Wildfire Victims
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.
The Gift that Keeps Giving: Clean Water in Peru
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...