Stories in the U.S.

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Media contacts Karen Kartes, Western U.S. 253.815.2163 (o), 206.351.4315 (c) John Yeager, Western U.S. 253.815.2356 (o), 425.765.9845 (c) Myrna Gutierrez, S. California 626.305.7850 (o), 323.377.2432 (c) Gardi Wilks, Central U.S. 708.366.8389 (o), 708.205.5020 (c) Anne Duffy, Eastern U.S. 202.572.6340 (o), 360.513.4273 (c)

Latest press releases 10/28/2009 World Class Marathoner to Volunteer in the South Bronx 10/07/2009 1,200 runners for Team World Vision at Chicago Marathon 09/1/2009 No. 78 Chevy to Showcase World Vision at NASCAR race

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Story ideas Is economy worsening youth violence? LPGA golfer climbs Mt. Kilimajaro to help the poor "Don't go to church, be the church"

Resources for journalists Interview a U.S. poverty expert Request information on World Vision in the Hispanic community Talk to a World Vision expert Request World Vision information in your coverage area

More about World Vision's presence in the United States

• Fighting poverty in the U.S.
• Youth making a difference
• World Vision disaster response in the U.S.
• World Vision Experience: AIDS interactive exhibit
• Celebrity spokespeople
• Corporate partnerships
• World Vision in the news

Americans who want to help children in need locally and globally have a lot of choices through World Vision. In the United States, World Vision partners with thousands of individuals, churches, schools, corporations and community-based organizations to build a better world for children.

For stories of ordinary people making a powerful difference for the world's children, please contact us.