Monthly Archives: November 2012

Superstorm Sandy: A Thanksgiving for gratitude and remembrance

IMAGE: Carmen Rodriguez and her daughter, Zulma Torruella, 17, acquired relief supplies, including a Family Food Kit, at the Hunts Point Alliance for Children, World Vision’s local partner. (Photo: Laura Reinhardt/World Vision) *     *     * Last month, World Vision’s Laura Reinhardt reported on the devastation of Superstorm Sandy as it made landfall along highly populated areas of the U.S. East Coast, including New York City. As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, Laura remembers the families she met during that heartrending time — and gives thanks for the World Vision supporters whose generosity enabled the assistance we’ve been able to provide....
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Small acts of greatness

Three DJs at K-LOVE, the nation’s largest Christian radio network, are moms who not only love their own kids, but are passionate about loving other children, too. For Amanda, Amy, and Kelli, helping kids means helping moms — and serving Jesus....
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Get to know Kris Allen

Last Friday, we revealed that this year’s True Spirit of Christmas tour would be hosted by American Idol winner Kris Allen. As Kris and the World Vision team get ready for the journey to Kenya, we had a chance to ask Kris some questions. Read on to learn more about Kris — and be sure to follow the tour, starting November 25, to hear stories of how the lives of children, families, and communities in need are being transformed by gifts donated through the World Vision Gift Catalog!...
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True Spirit of Christmas Tour

The True Spirit of Christmas tour is right around the corner. We are excited to announce this year’s celebrity host– American Idol Winner Kris Allen! Kris will be traveling to Kenya with a team from World Vision to see how the gifts you give like goats, chickens, and ducks are changing lives for the better. You will get a first hand look into how these gifts bring help and hope to families in need....
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Faster, higher, stronger

LEFT: Lopez Lomong shares with students at Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma, Washington. (Photo: Lindsey Minerva/World Vision) *     *     * Steve Haas speaks on behalf of World Vision about the important issues that affect communities and churches, offering ways for his audiences to make a difference in the global arena. This past summer, Steve had the unique opportunity to work closely with Olympic runner and World Vision partner Lopez Lomong. Today, Steve reflects on how his relationship with the Olympic athlete helped him to see God at work....
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