Late Tuesday afternoon a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck 10 miles southwest of the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The destruction is massive and buildings, homes, hospitals and many other structures have collapsed. The human toll is unknown as scores of injured seek medical help. Rescuers continue to search for trapped victims as screams, groans and cries for help could be heard throughout the night. Continue reading 'Operation Compassion Responds to Haitian Earthquake Victims'»
Forbes.com, the premier online magazine, has just named Operation Compassion for the first time in their annual America’s 200 Largest Charities survey. Out of 1.4 million charities in the United States, Operation Compassion was listed #35 in private support and #80 in total revenue.
Continue reading 'Operation Compassion Named Most Efficient Charity by Forbes.com'»
With the beginning of the Christmas season comes the responsibility of supplying children with the very best Christmas possible. As holiday events begin to unfold, the world is constantly reminded of the children that may not have much to celebrate. This is not the case at the Appalachia Dream Center. Continue reading 'Christmas at the Appalachia Dream Center'»
For the second time in its history, Operation Compassion has been evaluated and included in the Chronicle of Philanthropy Top 400. The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the foremost authority in rating non-profits for their fundraising, distribution and gift-in-kind activity. Continue reading 'Operation Compassion rated as a Top 400 Non-Profit for the Second Year'»
San Fernando Dump Children
The children living near the dump were completely dependent upon the dump for food and items they could sell. When they found dried fish they would have to eat it. Their clothes and shoes were scavenged from the dump. Continue reading 'Philippine Disaster Report'»
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