Worst case: ‘Another generation of children who are orphaned’
“COVID-19 poses an especially large risk for the vulnerable children whose mothers, fathers, or guardians already have weakened immune systems,” one of our partners in Africa said. “If it impacts our nation, there will likely be another generation of children who are...
Hope for tomorrow: It starts with love today
Help for today … Hope for tomorrow. Perhaps you’ve read that so many times in various World Help blogs, emails, and mailings that it’s almost lost its power. Now, it’s just a slogan or catchphrase you skim over. But for Mrs. Zin, those six words are her saving...
Zimbabwe unemployment as high as 80% amid pandemic
Over 26 million Americans are out of work because of the coronavirus. Their livelihoods have been upended. Fortunately, many have options to help them at least in the short term. They have savings. They can file for unemployment. There’s a stimulus check on the way....
Help someone in need … no roof disassembly required
My family and I took a vacation to Hawaii several summers ago. While I expected the lush scenery and crystal-clear waters, the large homeless community threw me for a loop. On a tropical island full of tourists, no one really paid them any attention. There were too...
From hospitals to the homeless, you’ve made a difference
As you scroll through Facebook or read the daily headlines these days, you might be bombarded with a lot of bad news. But here’s some good news: You’ve made a tremendous difference in the lives of people affected by the coronavirus. In addition to providing food and...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.