A partner’s smoke breaks gave Officer William Martinez an opportunity to play basketball with kids in vulnerable Chicago communities. That led him to opening an after-school program where he hopes to set kids on a more positive path for their futures. His police precinct partners with World Vision, which provides William with tools he can use to meet the needs of the children and their families.
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World Vision and Central Texas churches offer flood relief
World Vision’s North Texas Site Manager, John Huddle, recounts his experiences on the ground with church partners in Central Texas immediately following the devastating 2025 floods.
Change Makers
A Pittsburgh woman’s servant heart supports Knit for Kids
Volunteer Dee Fuller volunteers once a week at World Vision’s warehouse near Pittsburgh. She helps maintain the database of Knit for Kids, but she also is a knitter who contributes her time and talents by creating sweaters, caps, and blankets to keep children around the world warm during winter weather.
From the Field
Donations help a school meet students’ needs beyond academics
The staff at a Bronx middle school strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for its students. One way they’re able to do that is through donations of furniture, Christmas decorations, and school supplies.
Change Makers
Reasons to hope: Finding light in hard times
In a world shaped by conflict, hunger, and crisis, discover powerful reasons to hope in hard times through faith, resilience, and stories of compassion in action.
From the Field
Gifts following wildfires build community bonds
One year after devastating wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area, World Vision continues partnering with local church and community-based organizations to ensure that people affected by the fires receive the critical support they need.
From the Field
Bonded by disaster: How an American pastor encouraged a Jamaican pastor after Hurricane Melissa
In the aftermath of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, World Vision’s Pastor Ambassadors program is providing spiritual nurture to pastors impacted by the storm in Jamaica as they work to help their communities recover.
From the Field
After Hurricane Melissa, survivors in Jamaica share their stories
Communities in Jamaica face a long recovery after Hurricane Melissa, with rising health risks as families are forced to bathe in and drink from contaminated floodwaters. World Vision is responding alongside partner organizations with mobile water treatment systems, training, and more to help keep children, families, and communities safe.
From the Field
25 memorable moments from 2025
In 2025, millions of lives were upended by war, disasters, and hunger. As World Vision responded, we witnessed courage and resilient hope in the midst of hardship. Read as photographers from World Vision’s U.S. office share particular moments and photos that moved them.
From the Field
During disasters, World Vision’s Pastor Ambassadors bring spiritual support
During disasters, World Vision’s Pastor Ambassadors bring encouragement and spiritual support to other pastors and to people reeling from the effects of the disaster.