Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI)
is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) humanitarian organization based in Virginia
Beach, Virginia, USA. Since 1978, Operation Blessing International has touched the lives
of more than 193.1 million people in 96 countries and all 50 states,
providing goods and services valued at more than $1.2 billion.
Operation
Blessing is governed by a national board of directors that includes founder
M. G. "Pat" Robertson.
Is to demonstrate
God's love by alleviating human need and suffering in the United States
and around the world.
In efforts to relieve human suffering we combat hunger, deprivation and
physical affliction with the provision of food, clothing, shelter, medical
care and other basic necessities of life. We also help facilitate the development
of healthy, vibrant and self-sustaining communities by addressing larger
issues of education, food security, potable water, employment, community
health, and disaster mitigation projects. In every endeavor, OBI seeks to
exemplify Christian compassion and benevolence while conforming to the highest
standards of integrity.
To providing short-term relief and development
assistance to economically disadvantaged people and victims of disaster
throughout the world. In the United States, Operation Blessing International
focuses on providing food, clothing and other material assistance to
inner-city and rural families facing financial hardship.
Internationally, OBI emphasizes medical missions and resource development in
under-served
nations and countries requesting assistance. Operation Blessing International
is a member of the Association of Evangelical Relief and Development
Organizations (AERDO) and is registered
with the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)
and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
From its beginning, OBI has been dedicated to the principle of stewardship,
a cornerstone of our corporate philosophy. We are the intermediary between
our donors and the people they seek to help. With that understanding
in mind, OBI maximizes the efficacy of every dollar of funding through
leveraging. We encourage matching contributions from churches, ministries
and other benevolent organizations that are part of our assistance network.
OBI is registered with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
(ECFA), an association of more than
790 evangelical, nonprofit organizations requiring the highest standards
of financial accountability and disclosure to donors, government, and
other interested people.
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Mailing Address
Operation Blessing International
977 Centerville Turnpike
Virginia Beach, VA 23463
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