by Kate Hartsock | May 30, 2019 | Disaster Response
From Operation Blessing’s U.S. Disaster Relief National Media Liaison, Justin Jenkins, in Ohio “It looks like someone dropped a bomb in our city.” As we slowly approached Troy Street, the flashing lights of police cars were shining off the vehicles in front of us. We...
by David Goldfinch | May 29, 2019 | Disaster Response
CUCUTA, COLOMBIA – The humanitarian crisis in South America continues as thousands of Venezuelan refugees pour into Colombia. Many emigrants are making stops along the way because of the long journey. The Colombian slum of El Talento, located just across the...
by WPSecurityLock | May 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
OHIO, USA – Following a string of deadly tornadoes, thanks to our faithful supporters, Operation Blessing has quickly deployed to the devastated area of Dayton, Ohio. During one of the worst months on record for tornadoes in the U.S., Monday evening, a dense pack of...
by Operation Blessing | May 29, 2019 | Clean Water, Disaster Response
COLOMBIAN BORDER – Flies buzzed all around. The smell of feces lingered in the humid air of the decrepit, open-air shelter where Venezuelan families stopped to recover from the strenuous three-to-five-day walking journey. Forced by the socioeconomic collapse and...
by David Goldfinch | May 28, 2019 | Disaster Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Xvwm7_he0&feature=youtu.be DAYTON, UNITED STATES – Operation Blessing is sending an assessment team to Ohio to meet with local emergency management teams and churches to see how we can best respond after a deadly tornado...
by Operation Blessing | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
USA – Special Report from Anthony Lloyd, Senior Director of Operation Blessing’s U.S. Disaster Relief Operation Blessing joined The Home Depot at our Ocala, Florida Warehouse with one goal – assemble 3,000 disaster relief kits in record time. As the Home Depot...
by Operation Blessing | May 16, 2019 | Clean Water
WORLDWIDE – Nothing is as essential as water. All of human life revolves around it. But for those living in poor and remote regions of the world, finding water can be a constant battle. That’s why few things have more power to transform a village, community, or region...
by WPSecurityLock | May 10, 2019 | Clean Water, Disaster Response, Medical Care
WORLDWIDE – Celebrating the many ways you serve mothers around the world on Mother’s Day! He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young....
by David Goldfinch | May 8, 2019 | Disaster Response
COLOMBIA – Thousands of Venezuelans continue to flood the border of Colombia, leaving behind their homes in search of a better life. A lack of financial stability, food, and resources is driving Venezuelans to make the largest exodus in recent Latin American...
by WPSecurityLock | May 7, 2019 | Disaster Response
UNITED STATES – Tornado season is upon us in the United States, and hurricane season will follow closely at its heels. Operation Blessing staff, partners, and volunteers stand ready to help those in desperate need. While each year we pray for the best, we also...