by Jason Demetri | Nov 4, 2024 | Disaster Response, Natural Disaster, Stories, Videos
HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW NORTH CAROLINA – When Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury, countless families faced upheaval, including the Thomas family. They suffered in many ways. The workshop where they earned a living was destroyed. In addition, they lost access...
by Jason Demetri | Nov 2, 2024 | Hunger Relief, Stories, United States
UNITED STATES – “My husband is on Social Security, and so am I,” an older American named Barbara began, her friendly voice tinged with worry. “Everything’s so expensive. Eggs are out of sight, gasoline’s out of sight, utilities. Everything.” With her husband’s...
by Operation Blessing | Oct 26, 2024 | Africa, Hunger Relief, Microenterprise, Stories
NIGERIA – Imagine losing your spouse and being left alone, with few resources, to provide for your family. That was the harsh reality for Rose and 32 other women in Uke, Nigeria. But thanks to your compassionate support, a life-changing opportunity was waiting...
by Operation Blessing | Oct 24, 2024 | Disaster Response, Natural Disaster, Stories, Videos
https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Ig33GksjDac?si=2D-OfQcp8mJ5TEwG HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW GEORGIA – As Hurricane Helene swept through the Southeast, the devastation was unthinkable. The city of Valdosta, Georgia was one of many places hit by the wrath of...
by Operation Blessing | Oct 23, 2024 | Hunger Relief, Stories, United States
VIRGINIA – Tiffany has long been a child protective services investigator for a city in Virginia. She’s also a caring mother of a 15-year-old son, and it’s clear that children are very important to her. That’s even more the case now, with a new baby on the way....
by Operation Blessing | Oct 22, 2024 | Disaster Response, Natural Disaster, Stories, Videos
HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW NORTH CAROLINA – After Hurricane Helene floodwaters ripped through the River Arts District of Asheville, North Carolina, the damage was immense. The tremendous power of the flooding destroyed 26 galleries where some 300 artists...
by Operation Blessing | Oct 18, 2024 | Asia, Safe Water Projects, Stories
THAILAND – At the age of 52, Prakaiwan thought she had survived the worst life could throw at her—breast cancer. But the journey since her surgery four years ago has been just as challenging. Beyond the painful rigors of battling illness, she also discovered another...
by Operation Blessing | Oct 15, 2024 | Disaster Response, Natural Disaster, Stories, Videos
HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW NORTH CAROLINA – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the community of Asheville is experiencing unprecedented challenges. Homes have been destroyed, families are struggling, but thanks to your incredible support, Operation Blessing is...
by Operation Blessing | Oct 14, 2024 | Latin America, Microenterprise, Stories
HONDURAS – We’d like to tell you a story of how loaves of bread, the love of family, and your cheerful giving changed a Honduran family’s lives. Ten years ago, Brenda gave birth to a beautiful baby boy she named Marvin. As precious as this moment was, it quickly...
by Operation Blessing | Oct 11, 2024 | Disaster Response, Natural Disaster, Stories, Videos
HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW NORTH CAROLINA – In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on North Carolina, a heartbreaking scene unfolds along the Swannanoa River. Families who once called this area home now find themselves living in tents. Sadly,...