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Operation Compassion and Partners Arrive in Joplin, MO

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By , May 25, 2011

With another catastrophic tornado wiping out half of Joplin, MO, Operation Compassion and their disaster relief network have arrived and set-up in the area. The disaster site is serving four additional satellite sites that are assisting as many survivors as possible. God’s Pit Crew, Gleanings for the World and Mercy Chefs are there clearing debris and downed trees and feeding survivors, volunteers and emergency workers. Continue reading 'Operation Compassion and Partners Arrive in Joplin, MO'»

Operation Compassion Expands Scope of Disaster Relief

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By , May 23, 2011

Helicopter damaged outside Joplin hospital.

It seems this spring has brought about new challenges for disaster relief across the United States from week to week. The latest being the devastating and destructive storm that hit Joplin, MO; with thousands of homes and businesses destroyed, including the Regional Medical Center, injuries and fatalities climbing and survivors shocked by the aftermath. For Operation Compassion and their disaster relief partners, it is another opportunity to help people caught in unexpected circumstances.

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Operation Compassion Tornado Relief Update

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By , May 13, 2011

Operation Compassion has established 31 disaster relief sites in 5 states across the south, providing relief goods. More than 16 sites are serving 1,000’s of hot meals, operating shower trailers, washer/dryer units and clean-up crews. In addition, chaplains and trained disaster counselors are available for anyone wanting to share their personal stories. As of May 11, 2011, Operation Compassion has delivered 60 semi-trailers and box trucks of relief supplies and goods. Continue reading 'Operation Compassion Tornado Relief Update'»

Operation Compassion Expands Disaster Response

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By , May 2, 2011

The ongoing efforts to meet the needs of thousands of survivors across seven states have grown exponentially over the weekend. With the full impact of the devastation created by more than 150 tornadoes in a 20 hour span of time, Operation Compassion has been busily supplying 19 sites in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Continue reading 'Operation Compassion Expands Disaster Response'»

Operation Compassion Responds to Tornado Ravished South

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By , April 28, 2011

Farmhouse on Old Parksville Rd in Cleveland, TN

In the aftermath of a devastating line of thunderstorms that spawned deadly tornadoes through the southeast, Operation Compassion was initiating its disaster relief network at 1:30 AM. Partners from across the country were calling offering product and relief goods to the hardhit areas. Nine (9) semi-trucks of goods and supplies was among the first offering. Continue reading 'Operation Compassion Responds to Tornado Ravished South'»