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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.
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Gifts are a “lifesaver” for a West Virginia family
Gifts like kitchen pans, cleaning supplies, and toys are a “lifesaver” for a West Virginia family. They help keep the family healthy and spare them from anxieties about how to use what little money they have.
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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.
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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.
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“Changing the world one bike at a time”
A volunteer in the Pittsburgh area offers his time to fix up donated bikes before they’re shipped internationally to help people around the world.
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Coronavirus: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The coronavirus pandemic and its respiratory disease, COVID-19, has profoundly and widely impacted the world since it emerged in late 2019. Beyond its health implications, the pandemic has threatened progress in reducing global poverty and income inequalities. Particularly concerning is the potential long-term impact on children. Learn more about the pandemic and how World Vision has responded worldwide.
Wildfires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Wildfires affect many parts of the U.S. and the world and are capable of decimating landscapes and upending lives and communities. Learn about the causes and effects of wildfires. Explore resources to prepare for unexpected wildfires. Discover how World Vision reaches communities impacted by wildfires and other disasters, and find out ways to help.
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In photos: 24 memorable moments from 2024
In 2024, the lives of millions were upended by war, disasters, and hunger. As World Vision responded, we witnessed courage and resilient hope through encounters with hardship. See incredible images captured by World Vision communicators throughout this year.
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Working alongside partners to support Maui relief efforts
World Vision is continuing to support recovery efforts in the wake of the 2023 fires by aiding the work of local churches and community organizations through donations such as boxes of fresh food, household goods, hygiene supplies, and school backpacks.