How You Blessed Schoolkids in Kenya Through a Poultry Program

KENYA – In the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Kenya, Naneu is one of many children excited to go to the preschool that you’ve help provide for them. But for this young girl, there is a clear favorite among the school’s offerings. Where many children might choose the playground or the colorful classroom, Naneu’s attention is drawn to something different, a poultry program. “The farm is my favorite part!” Naneu gushed, her voice bubbling with excitement.

A bustling poultry farm sits on the school’s property, housing dozens of hens and bringing endless happiness to the students like little Naneu. Most importantly, the poultry program and farm provide a stable source of nutritious food in a region filled with poverty and need, where hunger among children is a constant reality.

“Before we had the poultry farm, I barely used to eat eggs,” Naneu said. “Thanks to the farm, I get to eat eggs three times a week at school!”

Providing Nutrition Through a Poultry Program

Not only did generous partners like you give these kids an education, you have provided generous funding to the poultry program initiative as well, filling a critical nutritional gap for the students. These eggs are often part of the only reliable meals the children can count on—since, for some, what they eat at school could be all they receive that day.

Naneu continued, “Our teachers tell us that eggs are very good for us because they have important nutrients. I can run faster and play longer with my friends because of the good food we get at school.”

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Thanks to the faithful generosity of supportive friends like you, hundreds of children have been nurtured and cared for through this school. Your compassion is showing children like Naneu that they matter and are loved. Just as the school gives them promise of a brighter future, each egg helps to tell the story of dignity recognized and childhood preserved.

“Thank you for giving us free meals that help us grow strong and stay healthy,” Naneu said. “I love coming to school, and I love learning new things every day. I am very happy and grateful!”

A Future Restored in Ukraine for Survivors of War

UKRAINE – In wartime, bombs fall on military and civilian alike, often with dreadful consequences. Survivors of war in Ukraine face daily challenges to scratch out even the most basic existence. For Olexiy, living in the Donetsk region of Ukraine where shelling is fierce and frequent, life changed in an instant.

The day started much like any other. Olexiy had finished his shift at work and returned home to help his mother around the house, then tend his chickens and rabbits. Suddenly a Russian shell exploded nearby—throwing his world into chaos.

The blast shattered his left forearm, leaving Olexiy with what doctors called an “explosive injury” that would require a complicated surgical procedure involving bone grafting. “My hand was basically nonfunctional,” Olexiy said. “The injury left me unable to work.”

The Plight for Survivors of War

In fact, the trauma specialist told him that if the injury wasn’t treated properly, Olexiy would be permanently disabled—unable to support himself, much less a future family. But the advanced surgery and metal reconstruction he needed were far beyond what he could afford. That’s when you stepped in again to help survivors of war.

Because of compassionate friends like you, Operation Blessing was able to the provide the surgery. He underwent the complex operation—and thanks to your generosity, healing is now within reach.

“I am glad that I can live and work fully with my left arm,” Olexiy said gratefully. “Once my arm heals, I plan to work and just live my usual life. Start a family, have children. … What else is needed?”

Since the start of the conflict, Operation Blessing has been offering emergency food, water, blankets, and generators—as well as critical, life-changing surgeries for survivors of war. For survivors like Olexiy, your love has meant the difference between despair and hope, creating a brighter tomorrow.

Legacy Homes and Businesses Rebuilt In Asheville

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NORTH CAROLINA – For Joi McPherson and her family, their house wasn’t just a structure. It was a living legacy, filled with memories of family gatherings, Sunday dinners, and years of love passed down through generations. Now, that legacy needs to be rebuilt in Asheville.

“My husband and his family have occupied this home since the ‘50s,” Joi explained. “Before my husband owned it, his father did. And before that, his father did.”

It was more than a home—it was a symbol of permanence in a world that often changes too fast. Leanne a different woman who also had severe damage to her home shared, “They started the house when I was about 5 or 6,” she recalled. “I remember roller skating on the foundation.”

She smiled at the memory, but the joy was bittersweet. The house that had once echoed with laughter and held the stories of their family history now stood scarred by floodwaters. For both women, the pain of seeing their generational home torn apart was more than physical—it was emotional, spiritual. At the time of the flood they could only hope their childhood home would be rebuilt in Asheville.

“All of our memories are in that house,” Leanne said. And in just one storm, so much was swept away.

When the Storm Hit

Raging floodwaters swept through their neighborhood, leaving destruction behind. Leanne’s voice trembled as she said, “We had to tear everything that was my real parents out of that house and start new.”

Riley West, an artist, lost not only her workspace but much of her art. “It was terrifying,” she said. “I had finished pieces in the gallery and in-progress work on my bench.”

Joi described the emotional toll: “It just sucked the good feeling out of your chest and put a lot of worry in there. Worry for… what are we going to do about this house? This is our home.”

The Hands and Feet of Jesus

That’s when Operation Blessing—and generous friends like you—stepped in. YOU gave so homes and lives could be rebuilt in Asheville!

“The cool thing about living through something like that,” Joi said, “is watching your community. Watching God’s people work with me. I just realized Jesus had that many hands and feet.”

Volunteers began the work of restoring homes, repairing damage, and simply being present. “You’re here to help us and make sure that WE’RE back on OUR feet,” Leanne shared gratefully. “And we know you’re going to be here for the long haul.”

Lives Rebuilt in Asheville

But the support didn’t stop with homes. Local businesses also received vital help—like a coffee shop run by Daniel

“To anyone that supported Operation Blessing,” Daniel said, “thank you! You’ve provided an opportunity for a business to survive and stay afloat.”

Riley West, an artist whose studio was destroyed by the immense flooding in the River Arts District, found renewed hope. “I’m able to continue to grow my business,” she said. “Even more than that, I’m able to feel the security of being able to provide for myself.”

You Made This Possible

Thanks to friends like you, homes were rebuilt, businesses reopened, and hope began to rise again.

“If I could talk to every donor,” Joi said, “I would hug every single one of them’s neck and say thank you for making a difference in my life, my neighbor’s life, my communities’ lives. Without the donors, we’d still be pretty close to square one. But here we are at square five! Isn’t that great?! This is so awesome!”

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Battling Water Scarcity in Mexico with Rainwater Harvesting

MEXICO – In the remote highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, 12-year-old Petrona and her family once relied on a stagnant, muddy pool for all their daily water needs. This contaminated water—black, rancid, and teeming with health risks—was the only source available for drinking, bathing, and cooking. Like many indigenous families in the region, Petrona’s family lived under the constant burden of water scarcity, with no access to safe, clean water. In fact, battling water scarcity was a daily struggle for people in the village of Chiapas. It was a constant and exhausting battle they were losing. Of course, that all changed when you stepped in to help.

The Urgent Need for a Clean Water Solution

Her mother, Veronica, had endured this reality her entire life. “The water smells and tastes rancid,” she said. “We know it’s not good, but it’s all we have. During the dry season, eight families must share what little water remains. Sometimes, we go thirsty.” The lack of a reliable water source didn’t just cause thirst—it caused suffering. Petrona’s younger siblings became seriously ill after drinking the dirty water, resulting in long bouts of diarrhea and forcing the family to spend what little money they had on medicine instead of food or other essentials.

Rainwater Harvesting: A Sustainable Clean Water Project

That all changed when Operation Blessing introduced a rainwater harvesting system—a sustainable and affordable clean water solution tailored for communities in crisis. These systems collect and store rainwater in large tanks, then purify it using advanced filtration technology. Thanks to this clean water project, Petrona’s family—and seven others in the community—have a consistent supply of safe, drinkable water. Now they have the tools for battling water scarcity. Tools that help eliminate exhaustion, disease, and hopelessness.

Water Purification Restores Health and Hope

“Now I just grab my bucket and draw water from the tank,” Veronica said with gratitude. “It’s clean. We don’t worry anymore.” This simple yet powerful water purification setup has done more than quench thirst. It has restored dignity, improved health, and renewed hope. No longer bound by contaminated water and constant illness, the families in this village are thriving.

Broom Business Helped Family Overcome Hunger

PERU — An improved broom business became a lifeline for Rocio, a single mother in Iquitos, Peru, and her four children. Every morning, her 13-year-old son Jorge woke up early to help hammer broom heads before heading to school. Together, they worked hard just to survive — but for a long time, their effort wasn’t enough.

“I make food for the kids twice a day,” Rocio said. “But there’s only enough left for me to eat once. Some nights, we had nothing at all.”

“I make food for the kids twice a day. But there’s only enough left for me to eat once. Some nights, we had nothing at all.”
-Rocio

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The Family Went Hungry from Lack of Income

Despite their determination, the income from their business was painfully small — just a few dollars a day. Jorge often watched his little brothers come home from school crying because they were hungry. Rocio’s heart broke as she watched her children suffer, caught in the painful grip of poverty and hunger. But then, Operation Blessing stepped in with microenterprise support that changed everything.

Through donor generosity, we helped Rocio scale up by building a more efficient workspace. This included providing the tools, materials, and training she needed to grow. With this support, she’s now building a broom business that is sustainable — and life-changing.

Building a Broom Business Helps Them Build a Life!

“My business is growing day by day,” Rocio shared proudly. “I even have a little savings. Our lives have changed. My children now eat before school, and we are not suffering like before.”

Thanks to her growing broom business, this family is overcoming hunger — and building a future. Jorge continues to help his mom and dreams of going further in school, fueled by the nutrition and stability their expanded income now provides.

This story is a powerful reminder of how hunger relief and entrepreneurship can work together to break the cycle of poverty. Microenterprise support gave Rocio the tools to thrive with her broom business. Operation Blessing, through your support, was honored to walk alongside her.

Because of your support, families like Rocio’s no longer have to go hungry.

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Hill Country Roots, Texas Floodwaters, and Hope: Johnny’s Story

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TEXAS – For Johnny, the family home was more than just a building. It was the heart of generations—a place where his grandmother once painted in her backyard studio and helped launch the Hill Country Arts Foundation. But as Texas floodwaters surged through his neighborhood, the legacy he cherished stood on the edge of devastation.

“What happened here,” Johnny explained, “was my nephew was here with two other families… and as the water started rising at four o’clock in the morning, they couldn’t go get the kids. There was a river between this house and where the kids were.”

That river—normally a gentle stream—had swelled into a mile-wide force of nature, cutting off families from each other and swallowing homes in its path. The water eventually receded, but it left behind chaos, mud, and broken memories. The storm didn’t just upend buildings—it upended spirits.

That’s when volunteers from Operation Blessing arrived.

The Faithful Volunteers

Among them was Fiorella D’Anico, who had already served in flood-ravaged areas of Brazil. This time, she found herself in the heart of Hill Country, helping Johnny clean and restore the home that meant so much to him after Texas floodwaters caused so much destruction. “We’re helping Johnny to clean this house and just help him to come back here,” she said, sleeves rolled up, hands at work.

For Johnny, the volunteers weren’t just doing disaster cleanup—they were reviving hope.

“They’re helping me get through it a lot,” Jonny said. “That’s what it means to me. It brings my spirits up. When I feel low, then all these people helping out just brings me back up.”

Hope After the Texas Floodwaters

Thanks to friends like you, Johnny didn’t have to face the aftermath alone. Your compassionate support made it possible for Operation Blessing to rush to the scene, offering practical help and emotional encouragement to flood victims in Carvalho and beyond.

You Are the Difference

From Texas floodwaters to other disasters across the globe, your generosity equips Operation Blessing to respond when crisis hits—bringing hot meals, safe water, hygiene kits, and most of all, hope.

Together, we’re not just cleaning up flood damage—we’re helping families stand again.

You can continue to be the answer to someone’s prayer.

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Born With a Severe Heart Condition, Zixian’s Life Was Transformed by Surgery

CHINA – Born with a severe heart condition, young Zixian from rural China faced a life of uncertainty and pain. Her condition left her frequently sick, suffering from recurring pneumonia, and tethered to oxygen tubes just to survive. Every breath was a struggle. Her family watched helplessly as her health declined, knowing that she urgently needed surgery—but they couldn’t afford it.

It broke her mother’s heart to watch her precious child suffering. To make matters worse, Zixian’s father was forced to work far from home just to earn enough to keep the family afloat. Her older sister Ranran, just a child herself, offered her piggy bank savings in a heartfelt attempt to help.

Though the family was committed to doing everything they could, the cost of surgery for a child born with a severe heart condition was far beyond their reach. Then, everything changed.

Operation Blessing Provided the Surgery

A divine moment of connection occurred when Zixian’s mother, desperate for help, visited a hospital and met someone who invited her to church. That encounter led her to Operation Blessing—and to hope.

Moved by the family’s story and determined to help, Operation Blessing stepped in and paid for the surgery that Zixian so desperately needed. The once-frail girl was finally able to undergo the life-saving operation that her family never could have afforded on their own.

Today, Zixian is healed. She runs, laughs, and plays with joy and freedom, no longer held back by illness. Her transformation is nothing short of a miracle.

Her mother, once overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, now watches her daughter thrive with tears of gratitude and a heart full of faith. She found hope, healing, and a renewed belief in God through the kindness of strangers who stepped in when her family had nowhere else to turn.

Zixian’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when compassion and generosity come together to meet real human need. Born with a severe heart condition, she was given a second chance at life—because someone cared enough to help.

Flowing Water Finally Means Freedom from Ongoing Water Scarcity

HONDURAS—Ten-year-old Reina lives in the Honduran village of Agua Buena, which means “good water.” But in remote Agua Buena, water is scarce—and what little is available, isn’t safe to drink. Ongoing water scarcity is a daily reality for families here. The only water tank for the village was too small, and crumbling.

“Some days water comes through a small pipe to our house,” Reina said. “Other days it does not, because the tank is empty. The water always tastes bad and has a terrible smell.” Even when they did have water, it was dangerous. “My children got very sick from the water,” said Reina’s mother, Leticia. “Reina seemed to suffer the most. I cried with my daughter when she cried. It felt like something was being torn out of my heart.”

Ongoing Water Scarcity and Hope for Change

But Reina believes she received a message about things changing—for the better. “An angel visited me. I know it is hard to believe, but I saw him!” she said. “The angel told me to trust in God, and I really listened to him. Then he said this bad pain and sickness would never happen to me again!”

Compassionate friends like you made that message come true. Thanks to your generosity, we built a new, much larger water tank—large enough to support the needs of Agua Buena for the next 20 years! This vital project addressed the community’s ongoing water scarcity.

We added a system to treat the water and pipes to run it to the homes. On top of that, our team installed toilets and handwashing sinks for each family. Now, everyone in Agua Buena has plenty of clean water.

“We are grateful to the people from Operation Blessing and to everyone who paid for us to have this water project in our community,” Leticia said. “God bless the donors who support us here in the community.” The town of Agua Buena is now living up to its name again—and children like Reina couldn’t be more appreciative.

More Than Virginia Food Assistance

VIRGINIA – Family means the world to Tamara. “I would do anything for my babies and my husband,” she said. That includes going to great lengths to ensure that they have enough food to eat. Even though Tamara and her husband work hard at a hotel chain to provide for their two sons, rising grocery prices have put a strain on their finances. They didn’t qualify for Virginia food assistance, so Tamara had to look elsewhere for help. That’s when your love met her in a tangible way—and provided more than she ever expected with food assistance.

Tamara first visited the food pantry at Freedom Church, an Operation Blessing distribution partner, during the pandemic. Even more recently, high gas and food prices have put a strain on their finances. Tamara shared, “Right now, the hours are not the best, but hey, I’m there, and I still need the income.” But it just wasn’t enough.”

Virginia Food Assistance Makes all the Difference

Thankfully, your support gave Tamara the food assistance her family needed. YOU provided the extra help—and the groceries—she needed to put enough food on the table for her family. “Everything that you give us, we eat,” Tamara said. “It stretches when times are tough.”

Your love goes the extra mile every time Tamara visits the pantry. “You all give us a blessing with prayer,” she told us. “Somebody else cares for us. It’s just an uplifting spirit. Receiving groceries at the same time—you can’t go wrong with that. Two big blessings.”

Compassion to Provide Much Needed Hunger Relief

Your compassion provides much-needed hunger relief to so many hungry neighbors, like Tamara, who are struggling right here in the U.S. For those faced with the difficult choice of buying groceries or paying the electric bill, your compassion is a lifeline—one less burden they have to carry each month.

Tamara’s heart is filled with gratitude for all you have done for her family with much needed food assistance. “Thank you. It definitely makes a difference in my house.”

Rebuilding After Hurricane Erick: Hope for Families in Oaxaca

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Rebuilding After Hurricane Erick: Hope for Families in Oaxaca

“I See Everything Scattered and I Start to Cry”

MEXICO- When Hurricane Erick tore through the coastal town of Pinotepa Nacional in Oaxaca, Mexico, it left behind a trail of shattered homes and broken hearts. Rosa, a local resident, remembers returning to her family’s house and being overwhelmed by the sight of devastation. Rebuilding after Hurricane Erick remains essential to help victims restore their lives.

“I see the house, I see everything scattered and I start to cry,” she shared. “I can’t do it in front of my parents because, well, they’re feeling the same way. My dad cries all the time because he says he’s too old to do anything to rebuild his house.”

Their story is not unique. Many families in this area are now living under tarps or open skies, their roofs ripped away by the winds of the Category 3 storm.

A Community in Crisis

Though international headlines downplayed the damage, the reality for those affected is stark. As Operation Blessing’s Daniel Castro explained, “Many houses are without roofs. Many families are struggling because they don’t have a safe space to live.”

In Pinotepa Nacional alone, Operation Blessing identified more than 130 homes in urgent need of repair.

Answering the Call with Roofing Materials and Compassion

Thanks to friends like you, Operation Blessing is responding. We’re providing essential roofing materials to the hardest-hit families—giving them more than shelter; we’re offering dignity, protection, and peace of mind.

For families like Rosa’s, your support is a lifeline. With each sheet of metal and bundle of supplies delivered, hope rises again over Oaxaca.

How You Can Help

Together, we can reach more homes, more hearts, and more lives. Please continue to pray for our team as they work tirelessly in difficult conditions. And please pray for the families still recovering from Hurricane Erick’s impact. Rebuilding after Hurricane Erick is not easy, but your kindness is making a difference.

Your gift today can help rebuild not just rooftops—but restore hope for a brighter tomorrow.

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