"Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve." Martin Luther King Jr Imagine how in an instant it could all be gone. The sea can be swept up and be in your space. Down pours of rain can cause massive flooding and landslides. For the recent hurricane Helene it has caused extensive damage and flooding for several states. Some cities in states such as North Carolina will never recover or return. So many families in despair. Then we had hurricane Milton hit a week later, devastating Florida, but not as powerful as the prior hurricane. We forget about storms and the power of what they can actually cause. It's all a cycle that has brought to our memories. In the wake of this tragic storm organizations exist to provide relief for those that need help. If your able to provide any assistance this is an organization that ensures that your donations will be delivered to those in need. You can even provide your own donation of your time to this organization too. As humans we have a great deal of hope in the wake of tragedy to come together when strife hits. This organized group is the boots on the ground at ground zero to make it all happen. As humans we watch and listen to those individuals that have been harmed, killed, starved, and tortured at the hands of Mother Nature. While they can control the weather, in the end we will come together and fight against that which pushes us down. We will get up and never go down without a good fight for any reason. Life is about living and helping our fellow citizens and those around us. Keep up the good fight and plan for the worst for the next disaster could take you through strife. read more

Samaritans Purse - "Ambition stems not from a sense of duty; rather from love and devotion towards objectivity." - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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Samaritan's Purse is a religious non profit organization striving to provide aid for those in need all over the world, especially in 3rd world countries and areas of disasters. I respect all religions. Just for the record I am definitely not trying to recruit or convert anyone. I just discovered Operation Christmas Child through a friend, and I wanted to help out too. Operation Christmas Child is where you build a shoebox of essentials and other goodies to give to a child in a third world country. This year they have their own boxes to optimize their operations. The boxes are also sturdy so it serves as an additional purpose for the child who receives it. You can decide to give to a boy or a girl, with the following age ranges: 2-4 yrs, 5-9 yrs, or 10-14 yrs. If you need inspiration, you can go onto their website for suggestions. Some of the items I felt were essential were socks, comb, toothbrush, chapstick, deodorant, stationary, water bottle (to store water, as their water source may not be nearby), and some fun small trinkets that fit into the box. Be sure to check the list for items you should include such as snacks since they are perishable or liquids that may spill and damage all the goods. If you happen to be busy, you can also build a box online or have someone build it for you. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone on a global scale, but I know there are others out there to have it much worst than I do. It was very fun to put together my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and I plan on making this an annual traditional. read more

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This is the second year that my family and I contribute and send boxes for Operation Christmas Child. It's wonderful that they send the boxes to children in need, it brings joy to children that are less fortunate. You can fill up a shoebox with hygiene products, toys, a shirt or socks, and turn it in. If you're looking to spread a little joy this holiday season then this is the way to go! read more

Samaritans Purse - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Bringing Aid to Nepal Earthquake victims: Temporary housing materials, Clean Water, medical supplies, food and other basic needs. Phone to give help through this non denominational Christian organization. The address given on Yelp may be incorrect, but they are working with callers even after hours. read more