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Despite experiencing homelessness for a time, Joanna and her family found stability and hope when a local church cared for them physically and spiritually.
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West Virginia mother finds hope, faith after homelessness

Barbara and Allen Sisson started Living Water Ministries in 2015 to serve members of their community in West Virginia. Many residents like Joanna cannot afford enough food to feed their families. Living Water Ministries stands in the gap, providing food, cleaning supplies, diapers, heaters, furniture, and other household necessities. World Vision supplies most of what the ministry provides to families living in poverty.

Donors, staff, and volunteers work hard to bring hope to children in the most vulnerable communities. Here are four stories of impact in the United States.
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Stories of impact in the United States

About 4 million people in the U.S. benefited from that work and the generosity of thousands of donors, companies, churches, and other partner organizations in 2018. That includes more than 2.2 million children who benefited from school supplies, family food kits, hygiene supplies, after-school programs, and emergency relief supplies.

Kim still grieves her husband's death, but has found purpose in loss, thanks to strong faith, a loving church community, and some generous donors.
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Widow discovers child-focused purpose in wake of loss

Kim still grieves her husband’s death, but has found purpose in loss, thanks to strong faith, a loving church community, and some generous donors. World Vision and her church provided her with a sectional sofa, two living room chairs, various food supplies, and a dining room table with matching chairs.

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