"One In Five Children Live Below The Poverty Line"
*CDF USA stat.
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It is hard to imagine that children in America suffer from malnutrition,
hunger, disease, poor living conditions, and illiteracy but it is
true. America is a land richly blessed and yet opportunity does not
smile equally on everyone. Children that suffer in poverty find themselves
uniquely challenged to discover a way out, often they struggle without
strong family support system that most Americans can count on. They
cannot simply pick up and move out of areas where gang violence, drug
and alcohol abuse, prostitution, and malnutrition run rampant. There
is little to no opportunity for good education, well-paying jobs,
excellent health care, and exposure to the arts.
Poverty is also destroying the lives of children in other countries.
Food and clothing are basic to everyone’s existence, yet millions
go without. To them the basics of life are luxuries; education and
good health are fleeting dreams. These are children who do not know
how to dream because their focus is on surviving today.
Without help these children are destined to a life of hardship.
This is why Operation Blessing is providing at-risk children with
critical building blocks that give them the opportunity and tools
needed to dream and succeed in life. Join us in changing their world
for the better.
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CHIQUIMULA, Guatemala - OBI sends 150,000 pairs of shoes to eight countries.
BUSHBUCKRIDGE, South Africa - Home care outreach program makes more than 6,300 visits a month to families affected by HIV/AIDS.
RAJASTHAN, India - Through education, free medical care and clean water, OBI is reaching out to help India's youngest trash collectors and their families.
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Your gift of $25
can assist with the school and clothing supplies for one at-risk
child.
By giving $30
1 child can participate in a 6-month after school program.
Your $50
gift can provide 350 meals for mal-nourished children around
the world.
Your donation of $100
can offer 1 more teen the opportunity to learn practical life
skills in a summer work program.
A gift of $100 can supplement 13 malnourished orphan's meager diets with a year's supply of vitamins.
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