Derick emerged from cover to survey the storm he had just survived. Hurricane Melissa had churned for hours over Black River, Jamaica, and from what he could see, his community was in ruins. The once-lush tropical forests had been stripped of all color, while aluminum roofs and household possessions were strewn across the streets. Aluminum…
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Dios contesta las oraciones en Jamaica, la isla devastada por la tormenta
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La ayuda se entregó en Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, rumbled through the Caribbean and hit the island of Jamaica on July 2. The storm was the second strongest in the country’s history, with 145-mph winds whipping the southern coast. As Pastor Junior Subratie observed the trail of destruction left behind from the storm, all he could do was…
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Samaritan’s Purse sirve una comida navideña en Florida
Nearly three months after Hurricane Ian slammed into southwestern Florida, many families are still struggling to recover from massive wind and water damage to their homes. The Fort Myers community was particularly hard hit, with powerful storm surges and 150-mph sustained winds at landfall. Samaritan’s Purse, in partnership with Mission BBQ, served a hearty Christmas…
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Llevamos esperanza a Acapulco
“I walked into the end of the world. That’s what it felt like. I was just paralyzed,” Pastor Hassan Villegas of Acapulco said. “Hope was drained out of me. I was overwhelmed. I didn’t know where to start.” Pastor Villegas is one of the hundreds of thousands of residents who survived the Oct. 25 storm,…
Ayuda por el huracán Melissa
Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the devastation on Jamaica brought by Hurricane Melissa. We airlifted an Emergency Field Hospital to the island and are treating patients daily in the devastated coastal town of Black River. Multiple airlifts have carried relief to the island, including community water systems, household filters, solar lights, hygiene kits, medical supplies,…
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Samaritan’s Purse Volunteers Hard at Work in Florida
UPDATE (Sept. 1): Volunteers started work on Friday in Taylor County, Florida, serving homeowners in Jesus’ Name by cutting and clearing fallen trees and removing debris. Teams will also begin work soon in Pasco County in New Port Richey, Florida, mucking out flooded homes. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER IN FLORIDA Billy Graham Rapid Response Team…
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Especial de Navidad de Greta van Susteren en Newsmax
Greta Van Susteren recently traveled to Jamaica to cover the relief work of Samaritan’s Purse on the island after Hurricane Melissa. She will be spotlighting the ministry of Operation Christmas Child as we delivered shoebox gifts to children in need. Her Christmas TV special aired at 4 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve and 4 p.m.…
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Samaritan’s Purse Serves Thanksgiving Lunch to Hurricane Ian Survivors
With many Florida residents still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, Samaritan’s Purse served a hearty Thanksgiving meal to residents of Englewood. The community was devastated when Ian, one of the strongest storms to ever hit the Sunshine State, roared through the area in late September. Families are still struggling to recover from massive…
U.S. Disaster Relief & Rebuild
A gift to U.S. Disaster Relief & Rebuild equips us to respond to natural disasters across our nation. Samaritan’s Purse mobilizes and equips thousands of volunteers to provide emergency relief to survivors of floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and hurricanes. Wherever we go, we bring comfort and the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the…
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Biography: Edward Graham
Edward Graham Chief Operating Officer, Samaritan's Purse As chief operating officer, Edward Graham oversees the international and domestic operations of Samaritan’s Purse. He frequently travels to disaster areas to coordinate operations and encourage families impacted by catastrophic events. He also meets with key government officials and church leaders in affected areas to establish relationships and to…
