Did you know children in many countries around the world, can’t attend school because they can’t afford a school uniform? In the US, the phrase “Back to School” brings to mind images of freshly-sharpened, yellow pencils and new backpacks. However, in Haiti, this time of year often brings feelings of great uncertainty. Financial pressure on … Continue reading One Item Missing From Your Back-to-School Shopping List
Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts in Texas
Hurricane Harvey made landfall over Texas on August 25th 2017. It was quickly labeled a Category 4 hurricane due to high winds (up to 150 mph) and 2-4 feet of rain. Harvey has caused widespread damage and flooding to communities across Texas and Louisiana. Hurricane Harvey affected many communities including Corpus Christi, Houston, Port Mansfield, Brownsville, Port O’Connor, Victoria, Galveston, Matagorda, Rockport, High Island, and Freeport. Houston was one of the hardest hit by the storm. More than 50 inches of rain fell onto Houston over four days, turning one of the largest cities in the USA into a sea of muddy brown water. Even as the rain and wind moves on, the region continues to suffer consequences of the destruction and loss of life.
Facing Darkness: A True Story of Faith
By now, you have probably heard the story of Dr. Brantly contracting this deadly disease, Ebola, along with his co-worker Nancy Writebol. But you probably have not heard the incredible story of how this man honored the God he served as he was literally staring his own death right in the face. Truly this man is an American hero and a walking miracle.
Impact Report: Splash brings clean water to 100% of orphanages in China
Splash’s first and most expansive clean water project is 100% complete - an achievement ten years in the making. Eric Stowe founded Splash, the Seattle-based, nonprofit organization, in 2007 with the bold vision of reaching every orphanage in China with clean, safe water. That's over 1,100 sites across 32 provinces totaling 3.7 million square miles. Thanks to generous donors, dedicated in-country staff, and close collaboration with the Chinese government, Splash successfully reached their goal by the end of 2017.
Why World Change in 2016?
Some day, we will all die, Snoopy! - Charlie Brown True, but on all the other days, we will not. - Snoopy I love this quote from none other than Snoopy himself. It speaks to the very heart of Never Settle. Don Pittman, the inspiration behind everything we do and who we are at Never … Continue reading Why World Change in 2016?