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From the Field

Delivering hope: Hurricanes Helene and Milton disaster relief

Back-to-back hurricanes have devastated the Southeastern U.S. Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend on Sept. 26, 2024, followed by Hurricane Milton, a Category 3, making landfall near Siesta Key on Oct. 9. Communities across the Southeast are facing severe damage, and World Vision is responding with critical supplies. Through local partnerships and churches, we are delivering essential supplies such as clean water, generators, and more. Learn how World Vision is helping to rebuild lives and restore hope in the aftermath of these catastrophic storms.

From the Field

Hurricane Milton: Facts, FAQS, and how to help

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, barreled into Florida’s west coast with 120 mph winds, leading to severe flooding, storm surges, and power outages on October 9, 2024. As it weakened to a Category 1, Milton continued to cause significant damage in central Florida. Find out how World Vision is supporting those affected by the storm.

Voices

Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham talk film, tour, and sponsorship

Brandon Lake, a Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist, joined forces with Phil Wickham, a Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning artist, for the Summer Nights Worship Tour, visiting 17 cities across this U.S. this past August. The two partnered with World Vision to help connect children in need with sponsors. Later this month, a documentary about their tour called FOR THE ONE hits theaters for a one-weekend-only event October 27–29.

From the Field

Serving from the steps of City Hall

At a street church in Hartford, Connecticut, Pastor Bryan Bywater serves people in the community who are experiencing homelessness. World Vision partners with the church and its pastor, providing donated supplies that help meet the community’s spiritual and physical needs.

From the Field

10 of the top disasters in 2021

In 2021, World Vision responded to 72 disasters in 52 countries, helping more than 30.1 million people in crisis — in addition to our ongoing global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about some of the worst disasters of 2021.

Change Makers

Honoring the legacy of Alex Trebek, “champion for those in poverty”

Over four decades, TV host of Jeopardy! Alex’s Trebek partnered with World Vision to impact the lives of millions of children. He and his family leave a legacy — access to clean water, healthcare centers, education, programs that prevent girls from the dangerous practice of female genital mutilation and child marriage, investments in livelihood programs, and so much more.