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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.

At a West Virginia alternative school, rigorous schedules and tough love get results, and the students will tell you themselves.
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West Virginia school helps students get back on track

At any given time, Academy Programs houses, feeds, counsels, coaches, and educates about 70 of the toughest, least motivated middle- and high-school students from around the state. Of the 185 students who came through the program in 2018, the average grade-point average was a 1.38 when they entered the school. When they transitioned out, they carried a collective GPA of 3.0, says Principal Matt Kittle. Most incoming students — 84% of them — tested below their grade level in reading, as did 83% of students in math. While here, almost 4 out of 5 students increase their math and reading scores one grade level or more. World Vision helps provide resources for the staff so they can better help kids succeed.

Houses reduced to rubble and piles, roofs torn open, after a tornado raked Moore, Oklahoma, but a U.S. flag flies, a sign of mourning. 
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2013 Moore, Oklahoma, tornado: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

The deadly EF5 Moore, Oklahoma, tornado with winds of 200 mph cut a 14-mile-long gash of destruction through southern Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma, in May 2013. Along with subsequent tornadoes, it left 38 dead and caused $2 billion in damage. The Moore tornado, with wind speeds exceeding 200 mph, ranks among the deadliest in Oklahoma’s history.

Mother and her children eating marrow from a donkey bone. The East Africa hunger and food crisis is one of the worst disasters of 2017.
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5 of the worst disasters in 2017

The world’s attention can shift easily once a new disaster strikes, but it’s important that we not forget the long-running crises, particularly in Syria and East Africa, that are affecting millions of children.

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