Hurricane Laura victim gives away her emergency relief
In the wake of Hurricane Laura, Sue was grateful for the help she received … but she’s decided to give some of it away. “I appreciate all of this,” Sue said. “We appreciate all the towels, paper towels, the water, and everything. It means a great deal to us that...
URGENT NEED: Hurricane Laura victims need your help
As you read this, thousands of people are struggling in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Families along the coasts of Louisiana and Texas woke up this morning to massive flooding, debris, and devastation after the Category 4 storm made landfall with more than 150 mph...
Beirut: ‘Repairs will cost people months of their salaries’
It was a normal day in Beirut, Lebanon, when one of the staff members at our partner’s preschool stepped into an elevator at 6:07 p.m. Suddenly the power went out. The elevator stopped and went dark. The building shook. Then, she heard a horrible sound. Click the...
Beirut: Even 110 stitches isn’t enough to heal all the damage
Reports continue to pour in from our partners in Lebanon, where the port city of Beirut recently suffered a massive explosion. At least 135 people have died, and more than 5,000 were injured. Since my last update, I’ve received word of one man who has suffered so much...
Beirut: Explosion victims are still reeling from the blast
My heart is heavy as I write to you today. So many people’s lives have been completely destroyed by the deadly explosion that happened in Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. Demolished buildings. Streets littered with debris. One glance at the news will show you the...
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