United States Archives

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Tornadoes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Discover the power of tornadoes and the devastation their furious winds can cause. Learn important tornado facts and expert tips on how to prepare for these natural disasters in the United States.

Disaster Relief

A boy stands between a man and woman who squat beside him. The boy holds a photo in his hands of the same man and woman.

From the Field

World Vision’s Chosen® prompts abundant giving and growth

Bayview Church’s experience with participating in World Vision’s Chosen® sponsorship experience has led to an increase in generosity and church growth.

Child Sponsorship

From the Field

Ongoing support for families hit hard by LA wildfires

World Vision continues supporting families devastated by the January 2025 L.A. wildfires. Partnerships with local churches and community organizations allow us to reach families left vulnerable.

Disaster Relief

A home is consumed in flames while smoke surrounds it. There are trees in the smoke as well.

From the Field

California fires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

As wildfires spread across the greater Los Angeles area, World Vision worked with local partners like the Los Angeles Dream Center and area churches to help provide food, water, and other necessities to people affected by the California fires. World Vision continues to support impacted communities for a long-term response.

Disaster Relief

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From the Field

Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene

A North Carolina couple lost their dream home when Hurricane Helene devastated their community. Through donated supplies and connections with a local churches and construction company, World Vision is helping them begin to rebuild.

Disaster Relief

A woman stands in a school hallway holding a photo that reads “Classroom Wellbeing Kit for Teachers.”

From the Field

Classroom Wellbeing Kits help a speech therapist serve her students

World Vision’s Classroom Wellbeing Kits offer educators extra tools to improve students’ classroom experiences, help them cope with anxiety, and channel extra energy.

U.S. Work

An elderly woman sits in an upholstered chair next to a lamp and knits in the round using four needles.

From the Field

Knitting as a way of caring for others

At 96, Pittsburgh widow Lois George keeps knitting so she can stay busy — and also to her serve others. Thanks to World Vision’s Knit for Kids program, her sweaters and blankets have gone to vulnerable children around the world.

U.S. Work

A woman sitting in front of a globe and cabinets holds a picture book in her hands.

From the Field

School supplies help educator “teach the future”: Her students

Teacher Kelly Reed feels better equipped to “teach the future” — her students — thanks to her visits to World Vision’s Teacher Resource Center in Philippi, West Virginia. Those free school supplies mean less that has to come out of her own pocket. This year, she also received two new desks to use in her classroom.

U.S. Work

Two women, both with their eyes closed, hug each other. One holds a water bottle. There are people in the background.

From the Field

Los Angeles fires: Hurting and healing together

After fires ravaged Los Angeles, California, in January 2025, World Vision worked to provide relief supplies. We helped over 21,800 people with emergency relief supplies. Here are some of the stories from the response.