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Kits
Change Makers
Menlo Church celebrates assembling the 1 millionth kit
The 1 millionth kit makes its journey in the San Francisco Bay area from 7-year-old Caroline at Menlo Church to 9-year-old Estefani at Familia Cristiana Verbo.
From the Field
How’d they do that: Kits with care letters
How does a World Vision kit with a care letter make its way from California to a child in a small community in Zambia? It takes a village — of vehicles.
Change Makers
World Vision shines brightly at Give-back Gift Shop in New York City
World Vision launched the Give-back Gift Shop Nov. 27-29 in New York City at Bryant Park’s Winter Village to show ways to help others this holiday season.
Change Makers
Handmade from the heart: Fundraising to build Caregiver Kits
During the Ebola crisis in West Africa, Mollie Johanson — a blogger and Etsy shop owner in Illinois — donated profits from her shop to build 120 Caregiver Kits to aid World Vision’s response.
From the Field
McKesson joins the fight against deadly Ebola virus outbreak
McKesson, a Fortune 500 company and long-time World Vision partner, donates medical supplies to fight the deadly Ebola virus disease.
Voices
A Chicago church finds its fit in serving the world — and runs with it
Faith Church Senior Pastor Bob Bouwer reflects on how God often uses the most quirky or seemingly insignificant gifts or passions to glorify his name and advance his kingdom near us and around the world.
Voices
Family Food Kits provide freedom from hunger in America
As we celebrate our nation’s freedom tomorrow, many in America remain bound by hunger — including almost 16 million children. Our U.S. Programs are working to help bring freedom from hunger to families across our nation.
Voices
Hurricane Sandy recovery is especially hard on children
Junior’s book bag and school work were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. It’s too much for him when he learns that the family’s laptop is gone too. His family lost so much when the hurricane flooded their basement apartment.
Voices
Responding to Hurricane Sandy’s devastation across the Northeast
Hurricane Sandy hit land Monday night and continued its trail of destruction along the U.S. East Coast. World Vision staff members are ready with emergency supplies for areas that have been hit hardest. See updates here as we track the storm and our disaster relief efforts.