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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.
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.
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.
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.
Delivering hope: Hurricanes Helene and Milton disaster relief
Back-to-back hurricanes have devastated the Southeastern U.S. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend on Sept. 26, 2024, followed by Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, which struck near Siesta Key on Oct. 9. Communities across the Southeast experienced severe damage, and World Vision responded immediately with critical supplies. In partnership with local churches and organizations, we delivered essential items such as clean water, generators, and more. Learn how World Vision is helping to rebuild lives and restore hope in the aftermath of these catastrophic storms.
“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.
Hurricane Milton: Facts, FAQS, and how to help
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, slammed into Florida’s west coast on October 9, 2024 with 120 mph winds, bringing severe flooding, storm surges, and widespread power outages. As it weakened to a Category 1, Milton continued to cause significant damage in central Florida. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities in their recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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.
California fires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
As wildfires spread across the greater Los Angeles area, World Vision is working with local partners like the Los Angeles Dream Center and area churches to help provide food, water, and other necessities to people affected by the California fires.