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.
November 29th is #GivingTuesday 2016!
What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 by NY’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. Together with a team of influencers and founding partners a global movement was launched that has engaged over 30,000 organizations worldwide. Pretty impressive. The Big Idea Behind #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media … Continue reading November 29th is #GivingTuesday 2016!
One Month After Hurricane Matthew the Need in Haiti is Urgent
On October 4, 2016 Hurricane Matthew smashed through Caribbean countries with 145 mile-per-hour winds and torrential rain before hitting the United States later in the week. According to Reuters, Haiti faced the greatest devastation with nearly 900 deaths and tens of thousands left homeless. The powerful storm also severed water pipelines and contaminated drinking water, … Continue reading One Month After Hurricane Matthew the Need in Haiti is Urgent