When John and Debbie's house was hit by the Joplin tornado, it was one of only a few homes that were salvageable—yet without insurance, the couple had no idea how they would rebuild. Operation Blessing told them they put a new roof on their house, but instead surprised them with an Extreme Blessing home makeover thanks to help from the Home Depot and NASCAR driver Joey Logano..
At Zanmi Beni Children's Home in Haiti, Marie (24) and Davidson (2), have a special bond that could only be shared between a mother and son. Davidson was orphaned and now Marie cares for him in a place that has become an oasis of healing for children who were in desperate need of loving care and attention.
Thanks to a new dormitory provided by Operation Blessing and the nurturing staff provided by Zanmi Lasante, a new standard of care has been set for Haitian children living with disabilities at Zanmi Beni Children’s Home in Port-au-Prince. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Ahmed is the sole provider for his family and despite a physical disability, has always worked hard to support them. When he lost his job as a watchmaker, finding employment again was nearly impossible, until a mosaic shop with a mission gave him a unique opportunity. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Kitty’s house looked more like a pile of trash than a home. See how this young girl’s life changed when Operation Blessing provided Kitty and her grandmother with a new house and a source of income for the family. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
As a young, single mother, Daise struggled to find work to be able to care for her child, until job training courses with Operation Blessing gave her the skills and confidence she needed to pursue her dreams. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
When Jia Lin of China was born with a cleft lip, her parents abandoned her and left her to die. Fortunately, a loving family took her in, but could not afford the corrective surgery she needed. See how OBI gave Jia Lin a new smile and hope for a happy and healthy future. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Operation Blessing helps restore health to a community sickened by hepatitis by providing them with clean, drinking water. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Every day, 14-year-old Ainus of China would travel up to four miles to collect muddy water for her family—which often left her sick and with little time to study. Find out how a new well from Operation Blessing changed her life for the better. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
After facing an abusive marriage, financially difficulty and the loss of a child, Ilana was desperate for help. See how Operation Blessing provided this single mom with not only practical help, but hope for a better future. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Ericka is a single mother who was abandoned by her husband and left to live in a shack with no means to provide for her children. Operation Blessing built Ericka a new home and gave a small business to help her support her young family. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
After her husband’s stroke, Elaine was left as the sole caretaker and provider for her family, however she was unable to both go to work and care for her husband. See how Operation Blessing surprises the family with a gift that changes their lives. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
When tight budgets left a small Ukrainian school unable to provide sanitary bathrooms, students were spending more time in the infirmary and less time in their classes. See how Operation Blessing gave the school a healthy start with new showers and lavatories. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
When levels of fluoride in the water caused debilitating sicknesses in Gophiah’s family and village, Operation Blessing stepped in to provide them with a new water well, giving them clean water and restoring their health. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
After a wall collapsed in Alicia’s home and onto her son Daniel’s bed, Operation Blessing built her family a new wall and gave them a grant to expand their family’s small business. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
New technological advances in aquaponics - growing fish and plants in an integrated system - provides a practical and sustainable food supply for the children of Zanmi Beni Children's Home. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Tim's house had been in his family for decades, but without help he couldn't afford to pay for clean up and was facing a total loss. Find out how Operation Blessing teams gave Tim the help and courage he needed to rebuild. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Operation Blessing brings safety to a mother and her young children after repairing exposed electrical wires under a leaking roof. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
After the destructive Joplin tornado, Karen’s request for help was answered when a volunteer work crew led by Operation Blessing cleared trees and debris from her property in just two days, restoring hope and comfort. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Disasters often leave a terrible amount of debris in their wake. Operation Blessing responds by using heavy-duty construction equipment to help victims with debris removal and cleanup so they can get back on their feet. These tools help us work quickly and tackle obstacles bigger than many could handle. To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
In partnership with Operation Blessing, Severn Trent Services donates hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment to aid OBI’s efforts to help stem cholera in Haiti as well as provide for ongoing water purification needs. To read about his story and see photos of the relief effort, visit our blog: bit.ly/jrVenk To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Operation Blessing delivers supplies and provides an eye and dental clinic for a village of shepherds and farmers in the Judean Desert, where few families have access to medical care. To read about his story and see photos of the relief effort, visit our blog: bit.ly/jrVenk To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
In 1977, when Charles was just 5 years old, he lost his mother to a tornado that swept through the Smithfield Estates neighborhood in Birmingham, AL. Watch his story and see what was the same and different about the tornado that struck on April 27, 2011. To read about his story and see photos of the relief effort, visit our blog: bit.ly/jrVenk To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/lIglbF
Following the tsunami, the Urato Islands lost electrical power and their fishing industry was crippled. Operation Blessing delivered 20 industrial-size generators to restore electricity to the devastated islands and help families get back to work.
After fostering more than 35 children in their small home, a Virginia family receives the surprise of a lifetime when ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” builds them a new home in less than a week. Operation Blessing supported the project, providing $20,000 in lumber as well as skilled laborers and volunteer recruitment.
In a little shop on the outskirts of Bethlehem, a small team creates beautiful hand-made mosaics. What makes these pieces even more precious is the livelihood that this work brings men and women with disabilities.
Many in the city of Shiogama, Japan are still living in shelters after the earthquake and tsunami. Along with much needed relief supplies like food and kerosene, Operation Blessing brought toys for the children of the shelter to enjoy.
The Operation Blessing team continues to move north up the eastern coast of Japan distributing relief supplies to shelters that are now home to displaced tsunami survivors. Today we gained favor with the police and military, who led us to a shelter in Otsuchi where were able to bring food supplies, kerosene, and heaters to combat the harsh conditions. To give to Operation Blessing's relief efforts, visit bit.ly/ih8IGo or txt BLESS to 50555 to donate $10 for Disaster Relief.
The Operation Blessing team headed northwest from Sendai to Oshu where they were able to purchase food supplies to bring back to survivors on the eastern shore of Japan. As they made their journey east to distribute rice to a shelter housing 1,000 displaced people, they were shocked when they saw the devastation in Rikuzentakata. To read the blog, visit http://bit.ly/hD4Mgu
A team from Operation Blessing was able to secure permission from the police to head north along the main highway toward the epicenter of the disaster with much needed food and water they were able to secure in Tokyo. The team arrived late in the night to a cold, dark, snowy city of Sendai. At daybreak, they traveled to a school in Shiogama to deliver the supplies to displaced families whose homes were destroyed. As the true scale of this disaster unfolds, we are realizing just how important it ...
