Lisa Stringer and Jodie Chiricosta, SCA Vice President, were in The Bahamas this week and sent this report. “In the midst of the vast need in The Bahamas, and while still dealing with the terrifying experience so many Dorian survivors faced during the hurricane, the Church and government called a National Day of Prayer. […]
“Walk about Zion, go around her, count her towners, consider well her ramparts, view her citadels, that you may tell them to the next generation.” (Psalm 48:12-13) The renewed rise of anti-Semitism, particularly among younger people, and concerted attempts to ostracize and invalidate Israel in our day is a clarion call for Christians to pray for and […]
As the town of Santa Fe, Texas, heals from the tragic school shooting in May, the people of Santa Fe came together on September 30 for their first Quarterly Community Potluck. Somebody Cares co-sponsored the event by providing volunteers; assisting with the cost of signage and kids activities; and serving up 250 pounds of chicken […]
Florence has left a huge path of destruction in North Carolina and parts of South Carolina. Below are updates from some of our partners working in North Carolina and being a tangible expression of God’s love to those impacted by the storm: Crisis Response International (CRI), based in Wilmington, began preparing and serving hot meals […]
In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Somebody Cares America has just hosted a conference call with partner ministries and affiliates throughout the East Coast to pre-plan staging areas and deployment strategies at various locations from Florida to Virginia. Because of our extensive experience with past disasters, we already know that two immediate needs will be gift […]
Somebody Cares responds to be a tangible expression of God’s love to those affected by disasters. In addition to rushing immediate relief supplies to affected communities and continuing to provide tangible aid as the recovery and rebuilding process are underway, SCA also recognizes the profound need disaster survivors have for emotional and spiritual support. It […]
Thanks to a Somebody Cares America partnership with Conn’s Furniture and Appliances, we were able to surprise and bless Zulma, a widow and mother of two teenagers, on March 29 with a new washer, dryer, and refrigerator. Zulma lost everything in her home when it was flooded with over four feet of water from Harvey. […]
The March of Remembrance 2018 will be held on April 15 at various locations throughout the U.S. This is an annual event held to remember those who lost their lives in the Holocaust, to honor those who survived, to educate the younger generations, and to bridge the Jewish and Christian communities. The March of Remembrance […]
Doug and Lisa Stringer have just returned from Puerto Rico, where they met and strategized with local leaders for long-term recovery. The meeting was hosted by SC Puerto Rico facilitator Catacumba 5. “We had a very significant gathering of NGOs, non-profit organizations, FEMA coordinators and regional directors, and church leaders at our Somebody Cares Puerto […]
