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Samaritan's Purse - HQ

Main/General Business Number: (828) 262-1980
Website: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php


Mission: MISSION STATEMENT
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

ABOUT US

The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God's desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, "Go and do likewise."

For over 40 years, Samaritan's Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Our emergency relief programs provide desperately needed assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease, and famine. As we offer food, water, and temporary shelter, we meet critical needs and give people a chance to rebuild their lives.

Our community development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and neighborhoods help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope for a better tomorrow.

We impact the lives of vulnerable children through educational, feeding, clothing, and shelter programs that let them know they are not forgotten.

We provide first-class treatment in the Name of the Great Physician through our medical projects, as well as supplying mission hospitals with much needed equipment and supplies.

As our teams work in crisis areas of the world, people often ask, "Why did you come?" The answer is always the same: "We have come to help you in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ." Our ministry is all about Jesus—first, last, and always. As the Apostle Paul said, "For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake" (2 Corinthians 4:5, NIV).





This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary

Notes:

DISASTER RELIEF NEWS
Helping Storm Victims
Disaster relief teams are responding in New Jersey, Vermont, and North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene (go to link for more details)
http://spvolunteernetwork.org/

(SEE CURRENT PROJECTS)
http://spvolunteernetwork.org/projects/hurricane-irenetropical-storm-lee-response.aspx
Skills Needed: Volunteers of all skill levels are needed. Volunteers will assist with debris clean up, mud outs, chainsaw work and placing tarps on roofs.

Minimum Age: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Youth under 18 years old must comply with our youth policy.

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August 28, 2011
Responding to Hurricane Irene

Samaritan’s Purse is sending help in the aftermath of the powerful storm

Samaritan's Purse staff and equipment are on their way to eastern North Carolina to help victims of Hurricane Irene. A Disaster Relief Unit, which will serve as a base to house volunteers and equip them with tools and supplies, was dispatched on Sunday morning
SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL STORY!!

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Helping Tornado Victims
April 17, 2011
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/helping_nc_tornado_victims/

http://spvolunteernetwork.org/projects/north-carolina-tornado-response-.aspx

Project: Tornado Response
Location: Central and Eastern North Carolina
Length of Project: Approx. 10-14 Days
Length of Stay: No Minimum Stay Required (Day/local volunteers are welcome.)
Maximum Team Size: There is no limit on team size for this response.
Skills Needed: Chainsaw skills are helpful but not required.

Project Description: Samaritan's Purse is responding to the most devastating outbreak of tornadoes in the state in more than 20 years. According to news reports, the storms killed at least 23 people statewide including 14 people in Bertie County. The state of emergency management director described the storms as "the most severe, wide-spread tornadoes we have seen since the mid-1980s." Governor Beverly Perdue declared a state of emergency for the entire state. Samaritan's Purse will set up in three locations in Central and Eastern North Carolina. Volunteers are needed for all three sites.

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For volunteer project opportunities go to:

http://spvolunteernetwork.org/

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NOTE - URGENCY NEEDS were pre-set to Tornado response! Items added for Hurricane Irene/Lee needs!!!

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