Pastor Helen Epps serves her Fort Worth, Texas, community by providing World Vision Family Emergency Kits to people who are struggling economically because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Seeking to serve: Child Ambassador Linnae Gomez
Having experienced hunger growing up, a World Vision Child Ambassador now uses her talents to fundraise for World Vision Family Emergency Kits to help feed hungry families in the United States.
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From sorrow to servant
Pastor Fernandez’s past homelessness helps him understand what his parishioners and people in the surrounding community are going through as they face the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Relief supplies given “with love” to family in need
Single mother Chabeli says that supplies distributed through a partnership between a local church and World Vision were given with love. The supplies included shelf-stable food, school supplies, and items to sanitize their home and hands.
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Despite challenges, Heidi walks in faith each and every day
Heidi and her sons were starting a new chapter in their lives when the coronavirus hit, reducing her work hours. Still, she finds she has plenty to be grateful for in her life.
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Providing hope one box of food at a time
A Washington state pastor draws upon his past of adversity as he offers food, along with hope and joy, to families struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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11 reasons to have hope in 2021
While progress on ending global poverty and boosting development has slowed or stalled because of the pandemic, we still have many reasons to be hopeful. As we see progress in clean water, mother and child health, advocacy work, and more, we can trust that our sovereign God hasn’t stopped working. Read evidences of God’s mercy to His people with these 11 reasons to have hope in 2021.
Change Makers
How to cope during a pandemic: Tips from an NFL player
How are you coping during this pandemic? We asked this question to NFL player Kelvin Beachum Jr. while he was getting treatment in between practices and games. Check out his helpful tips for you and your family, a way you can support other Americans, and his amazing proud-daddy moment.
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Acts of mustard-seed faith during the time of COVID-19
A retired West Virginia schoolteacher and her husband channel their energy and faith into providing food to families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Through World Vision partner, The Mustard Seed, they’re distributing fresh food to families.
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PPE donations are “like gold” for a World Vision partner
During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, personal protective equipment became hard to find. When World Vision’s donation to Youth Challenge of Connecticut included a hard-to-come-by thermometer, the executive director nearly cried for joy.