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Smucker Co. (@jmsmuckerco) as our 2025 Global Impact Award winner at the Hostess production facility in Arkansas. Hostess has been a generous partner since 2016, consistently sending supply to Convoy’s facilities, donating hundreds of semi loads of product in 2025 alone.\n\n“Being able to distribute Hostess products after a disaster is one of the most meaningful things we have the opportunity to do,” said Convoy’s Eric Gordon. “For individuals and families who have been impacted and are just beginning their recovery journey, Hostess represents comfort and familiarity during an incredibly uncertain time.”\n\nWe’re so grateful for their partnership in delivering help and hope!":1,"#Honoring a partnership that has shown truckloads o":1,"#88 kb":1,"#L.pdf":1,"#302 of 1000 max characters":1,"#301 of 1000 max characters":1,"#Donate to Empower Farmers Today":1,"#Countries With Women’s Empowerment Programs in 2025":1,"#Women & Girls Empowered in 2025":1,"##MondayMotivation: Grief is a part of life. How we choose to walk through it — and who walks beside us — shapes our future.\nEvery day, people around the world face moments of loss, uncertainty, and heartbreak. In those moments, no one should have to walk alone. At Convoy of Hope, we have witnessed many days filled with grief, but we have also seen the strength of communities coming together to support one another.\nStrength to survive hardship is found in community. 🤝\n#quotes #grief #community":1,"##MondayMotivation: Grief is a part of life. How we":1,"#Help provide immediate relief and long-term recovery to those in need through the Crisis Relief Fund.":1,"#Donate to Empower Women & Girls Today":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Convoy of Hope doesn’t just deliver aid — it stays.</strong> Even months after Hurricane Helene, teams were still distributing relief and hosting community events, like a Candyland‑themed Christmas for survivors in Asheville, North Carolina. Food, toys, and holiday meals helped restore stability and hope.":1,"#Drive‑thru distributions following Helene and Milton served families in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina — often through local partners such as churches and civic groups.":1,"#Almost as soon as storms pass, Convoy mobilizes teams and loads tractor‑trailers from one of its nearest distribution centers. Our hurricane relief deliveries include food, water, <a ljsid-1=\"\">hygiene kits</a>, cleaning supplies, tarps, sports drinks, and illumination kits — <strong ljsid-3=\"\">all essential items for communities cut off from power and other resources.</strong>":1,"#Immediate Hurricane <em ljsid-1=\"\">Relief</em>":1,"#in 2024, Convoy delivered truckloads of emergency supplies across multiple states to support survivors and help with the recovery process.":1,"#When a hurricane disaster strikes, Convoy of Hope stands ready with relief efforts tailored to help those impacted rebuild their lives. In response to":1,"#How Convoy of Hope Provides Hurricane Relief":1,"#Long-Term <em ljsid-1=\"\">Recovery</em> & <em ljsid-3=\"\">Support</em>":1,"#Learn how Convoy of Hope provides hurricane relief, supports hurricane victims, and how you can donate to help with hurricane recovery efforts":1,"#Hurricane Relief - Give Hope Today":1,"#the Crisis Relief Fund.":1,"#Whether you’re looking to support hurricane victims directly or make a hurricane donation, Convoy of Hope makes your contribution count — today, tomorrow, and through the recovery ahead.":1,"#By partnering with Convoy of Hope to serve hurricane survivors, you help ensure they have access to food, water, shelter, and hope long after the storm has passed.":1,"#Convoy of Hope is widely recognized among the<a ljsid-1=\"\"> best charities</a> to support hurricane victims thanks to its rapid response, compassionate teams, and strong partnerships.":1,"#Wondering how can you help with hurricane recovery? Your hurricane donation goes immediately to <a ljsid-1=\"\"><em ljsid-1-0=\"\">Convoy’s Crisis Relief Fund</em></a>. When you donate hurricane aid or give money for hurricane victims, your support enables Convoy to distribute life‑saving supplies and continue long‑term rebuilding efforts.":1,"#Convoy served over 44,000 people in 25 communities affected by Hurricane Milton, providing relief supplies and even distributing hot meals in partnership with Chick‑fil‑A and other community partners.":1,"#Through partnerships with organizations like National VOAD, <a ljsid-1=\"\">The Home Depot Foundation</a>, and local volunteer groups,<strong ljsid-3=\"\"> Convoy helped rebuild homes </strong>— supporting families like the Ellis family whose flooded basement was repaired so they could return home.":1,"#Help provide immediate hurricane relief to those in need through":1,"#tornado de Michigan":1,"#A full bowl of food can mean the world for someone":1,"#A full bowl of food can mean the world for someone’s future, because it meets them right where they are today. 🥣🌏\n\nIt’s more than a meal. It’s relief, dignity, and the reminder that someone cares. When hunger is eased, hope has room to grow!":1,"#September 5, 2019 | 11:15 a.m.":1,"#Volunteers unload crisis care kits from a plane in Nassau, Bahamas.":1,"#Convoy’s Disaster Services team is still on the ground in the Bahamas. They have managed to coordinate flights that will deliver relief goods into the affected islands. Flights are planned to begin tomorrow, and there will be multiple arriving each day. These flights will depart from the east coast of Florida and make deliveries across the affected regions of the Bahamas. We are also actively pursuing the option of sending containers of relief supplies via ship.":1,"#In the Bahamas, the situation is grim. Thirty people have been confirmed dead, but the prime minister warns that the number will soar. Hundreds remain missing. For more than 60,000 survivors, the prospect of food and water shortages are very real, according to the World Food Programme.":1,"#Hurricane Dorian, still a Category 2 hurricane, continues its march of destruction, causing power outages, flooded roads, and even reported tornadoes in North and South Carolina. The East Coast will finally feel some relief when the storm starts to veer back into the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, but there’s still a long 24-hours to wait until that happens.":1,"#September 5, 2019 | 9:15 p.m.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASSAU, BAHAMAS</strong> — The full extent of Dorian’s destruction is being realized. The death toll stands at 20, but will most likely rise. Some estimates claim that 45% of all structures on Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands were damaged or destroyed after the hurricane struck as a Category 5 storm. A Convoy of Hope team is flying into Freeport this morning. This will be the first time we’ve been able to bring relief to this heavily affected area. They will be distributing food, water, hygiene kits, menstrual health products, and tarps. Multiple containers are en route to the islands with water, food, tarps and tents, water filters, and solar lights.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team was pre-positioned in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is now making their way to New Bern, North Carolina. Once there, they will stage at a local church parking lot before making their way by ferry to the affected areas in the Outer Banks. In the coming days, we will be distributing food, water, hygiene items, baby supplies, and cleaning supplies to the communities affected by Dorian.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">CAPE HATTERAS, NC</strong> — Hurricane Dorian officially made landfall in the U.S. Friday morning at Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It is still a Category 1 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. Thankfully, the storm has already cleared the U.S. and is on its way out to sea. Future forecasts have it impacting areas of the Northeast U.S. before hitting Atlantic Canada this weekend as a possible Category 1 storm.":1,"#September 6, 2019 | 12 p.m.":1,"#17 communities served":1,"#Now though, with water in hand and comforted by the knowledge that she can return for more each day, Cindy expressed her gratitude and left a little more hopeful than when she’d arrived.":1,"#One resident, Cindy, waited in line for water, which is a desperate need on the island. She shared that, as the storm was passing through, she tried to protect her children from the seriousness of their situation. Tears welled in her eyes as she spoke, remembering the terror of those hours.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">FREEPORT, BAHAMAS </strong><em ljsid-1=\"\">— </em>Convoy flew four planes into Freeport yesterday. Hundreds of families were lined up to receive product from the now-established centralized hub. The island was subject to more than a day of the most violent winds and rain Dorian unleashed as it pounded the Bahamas last week.":1,"#September 7, 2019 | 8:45 a.m.":1,"#Convoy of Hope Disaster Services team members load a plane full of relief supplies. These much-needed items will be distributed to Bahamians in need on islands cut off by Hurricane Dorian.":1,"#Approximately 1,500 meals were provided to evacuees from Abaco that are now being housed in temporary shelters in Nassau. Eight planes are scheduled to depart for Treasure Cay and Freeport today, carrying the same urgent relief supplies. Water filtration units and temporary shelters, along with the delivery of food, hygiene items, and other immediate needs, will continue being delivered regularly.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">FREE PORT, BAHAMAS — </strong>Convoy of Hope delivered seven plane loads of relief supplies to Freeport and Treasure Cay yesterday afternoon. In total, the planes carried approximately 3,000 pounds of clean water, tarps, ready-to-eat food items, crisis care kits, diapers, wipes, formula, and two generators.":1,"#September 7, 2019 | 10:45 a.m.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">FREEPORT, BAHAMAS — </strong>Convoy of Hope delivered eight more plane loads of relief supplies to Freeport and Treasure Cay yesterday. We also delivered product by boat to Moore’s Island. This is significant because relief supplies had not been distributed there yet. Further evacuations are being planned for Abaco while its infrastructure is being rebuilt. Our teams are exploring ways to assist the thousands of people that will now be sheltered in Nassau. As needs in the Bahamas shift almost daily, Convoy of Hope will continue resourcing those living there.":1,"#September 8, 2019 | 4:30 p.m.":1,"#107 churches, partners, and organizations resourced":1,"#International assistance continues to arrive, but the people of the Bahamas fear they’ll soon be forgotten by the world. Convoy of Hope and our partners are planning a long-term response to keep that from happening. For the months to come, we will continue loading relief supplies onto boats and airplanes. Thank you for standing with us and the people of the Bahamas in this catastrophic time.":1,"#Convoy of Hope team members and volunteers connected with a truck that still had fuel and could transport supplies to a community center a few miles away. Survivors constantly come and go from this hub. Some need food, others need water. One man with a bloody bandage wrapped around his foot shoulders a case of water and slowly begins his way back home.":1,"#On Saturday, Convoy of Hope landed several planes loaded to maximum capacity with food, water, tarps, medicine, and other relief supplies. Immediately, our planes are surrounded by volunteers who want to help unload. These are local volunteers, too; people who no longer have homes and are dealing with unimaginable loss. But they have decided to use what strength they have left to help.":1,"#Tension is in the air, wafting with the smell of those who have died and are yet to be found. Trees, cars, and entire buildings have been wrenched from the ground and scattered by the Hurricane Dorian, which hovered over the island for days. Destruction stretches out in all directions. But help is on the way.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">ABACO ISLANDS, BAHAMAS </strong><em ljsid-1=\"\">— </em>The situation in the Abaco Islands is dire. Under the relentless sun, sweat runs down the faces of survivors who are still on the ground. Many people have left, but some cannot afford to leave. Hundreds of people gather next to the runway at the barely-functioning airport. There is no shelter, and they’ve been there for days baking in the sun, hoping to take any open seat on any airplane.":1,"#September 9, 2019 | 1 p.m.":1,"#We’ve assisted citizens of Freeport, Treasure Cay, Marsh Harbour, and Moore’s Island. In the United States, we’ve delivered five truckloads of resources to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The emergency manager of Ocracoke Island secured warehouse space to store the resources for distribution. Local officials and churches will coordinate distribution moving forward, as our team has departed North Carolina.":1,"#So far, Convoy of Hope has delivered 23 plane loads carrying clean water, tarps, ready-to-eat food items, crisis care kits, diapers, wipes, formula, and even two generators. Convoy has also distributed more than 90,000 meals, 150 LuminAID solar lanterns, and 500 water filters to date. More than 2,000 families and 7,500 individuals have been served.":1,"#Hurricane Dorian’s unpredictable, two-week-long assault in the Atlantic Ocean has left the Bahamas in ruins. Houses are now piles of timber. Low-lying areas are still flooded. Loved ones are still missing.":1,"#September 12, 2019 | 10 a.m.":1,"#46,818 individuals served":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASSAU, BAHAMAS — </strong>Loads of relief supplies continue arriving in the Bahamas. Convoy of Hope team members are now more permanently on the ground and will help facilitate logistics for incoming loads in addition to coordinating with partners on the ground to serve communities in need.Additional product should arrive in Nassau next week. This will be the first container into Nassau, and it will help Convoy of Hope serve more than 2,000 evacuees who are currently housed in shelters.":1,"#September 14, 2019 | 9 a.m.":1,"#Yesterday, the team worked to clear 18 pallets of product and delivered it to the warehouse in the Bahamas. The product will be delivered to distribution centers today. In Nassau, the ability to wash clothing has been expressed as a high need. Convoy of Hope has delivered laundry detergent and buckets to a shelter, allowing evacuees from Abaco to wash their clothing by hand.":1,"#September 15, 2019 | 8:30 a.m.":1,"#In Nassau, Convoy of Hope continues to interface with organizations and church partners in the area who are servicing shelters. An airplane with supplies for the shelters is scheduled to arrive today and a container of supplies is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">FREEPORT, BAHAMAS </strong>— Disaster Services team members created 10 mixed-product pallets and distributed them to churches in Freeport yesterday. These churches will now serve as distribution centers for their communities. Additionally, the team created family food kits and distributed them to families affected by flooding.":1,"#September 17, 2019 | 10:45 a.m.":1,"#Convoy of Hope is committed to helping people for the long haul. Hal Donaldson says, “We want to respond to disasters and help people as fast as we can, as much as we can, for as long as we can.”":1,"#Stateside, Convoy of Hope has secured a warehouse in Florida. Team members are working with volunteers to oversee operations. Distributions will soon take place to help people who have evacuated their homes in the Bahamas.":1,"#It’s been weeks since Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, but Convoy of Hope’s teams are still on the ground meeting needs. We’ve been able to serve thousands of people — but our work isn’t done yet. Teams are still distributing product and more is en route. Relief items will assist evacuees at shelters and in host homes.":1,"#13,770 families served":1,"#September 19, 2019 | 6 p.m.":1,"#Convoy partners in Florida are also providing vital resources to many Bahamians who evacuated to the United States. Convoy’s response is poised to grow as the communities affected continue to recover. So far, the organization has distributed more than 400,000 pounds of disaster relief supplies, including solar lanterns and water filters, to more than 16,000 individuals.":1,"#To date, Convoy of Hope is working with 20 community hubs for distribution. We’ve already shipped pallets and whole containers of goods to the islands, and more are on the way. In many communities, stores and vital infrastructures were completely destroyed. Outside help remains the only meaningful way residents can find relief.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s response to Hurricane Dorian is in full swing. Across the Bahamas, Convoy of Hope’s network of local partners continues to grow. We’re equipping each partner with the food, water, and relief supplies they need to best serve their communities.":1,"#September 25, 2019 | 9:20 a.m.":1,"#To date, Convoy has provided more than $770,000 worth of relief supplies to more than 20,000 people affected by Hurricane Dorian. Those we serve send their heartfelt thanks to you.":1,"#Life in these devastated communities is slowly being put back together, and Convoy of Hope is making long-term plans for the recovery process. Additional team members from Convoy’s International Program were on the ground this week, developing a plan for extended help.":1,"#Convoy of Hope is also providing continued support from our warehouse in Florida. By having a constant flow of accessible product in close proximity, Convoy is maximizing every load sent to the Bahamas.":1,"#The majority of these containers are going to hard-hit areas where Convoy of Hope teams and volunteers assist in unloading, bagging, and distributing the products. In addition to our efforts on Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands, Convoy is providing relief to evacuees in shelters and homes in the capital of Nassau. Two containers are scheduled to arrive in Nassau, which will provide evacuees with basic food and hygiene supplies.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s response to Hurricane Dorian continues to grow. Dozens of containers filled with food, water, tarps, camping supplies, and generators have been sent directly to community partners and more are waiting in ports to be delivered.":1,"#2,842,010 pounds of product distributed":1,"#October 7, 2019 | 8:40 a.m.":1,"#We have implemented a one-year relief and recovery strategy for the Bahamas. That plan includes distribution of “immediate relief supplies,” which includes food, water, clean up tools, and materials. In addition, debris removal and “mud out” operations are in full swing on the east side of Grand Bahama Island, where communities were completely flattened. Thank you for your generosity and trust. With your help, we believe the Bahamas will come back stronger than ever.":1,"#16 communities served":1,"#100 local businesses, churches, and organizations resourced":1,"#4 UTVS donated by Arctic Cat":1,"#10,000 square feet of warehouse established":1,"#58 containers shipped":1,"#35 plane loads of supplies distributed":1,"#30,000 people served through food and emergency supplies":1,"#Hurricane Dorian is no longer in the news, but Convoy of Hope is still working in the affected communities, helping families put their lives back together.":1,"#79 containers shipped":1,"#November 14, 2019 | 4 p.m.":1,"#Convoy of Hope is committed to staying in the Bahamas. We’re fulfilling that commitment, and we are seeing the amazing change hope can bring in the midst of disaster.":1,"#On <strong ljsid-1=\"\">Grand Bahama</strong>, distributions continue through the local church network. As promised, 14 homes have been re-drywalled. Additionally, two more containers of furniture were received at the warehouse and distributions have started for families in need. On <strong ljsid-3=\"\">New Providence</strong>, two pallets of mixed food from the warehouse in Freeport were sent to Victory Chapel in Nassau for distribution. On <strong ljsid-5=\"\">Abaco Island</strong>, the team sent additional containers of tents, cots, blankets, snacks for kids, and water to families in need. More distributions will begin on March 7.":1,"#Our work centers on three of the islands: Grand Bahama, New Providence, and Abaco islands.":1,"#107 local businesses, churches, and organizations resourced":1,"#44,757 individuals served":1,"#13,164 families served":1,"#2,492,665 pounds of product distributed":1,"#65 containers shipped":1,"#36 plane loads of supplies distributed":1,"#Due to a government proclamation of emergency, a 24-hour curfew has been put in place. However, with government approval, distributions continue as planned with our Bahamian team. With your help, here is what we’ve been able to accomplish so far in the Bahamas.":1,"#Just over 6 months after Hurricane Dorian brought devastation to the Bahamas, Convoy of Hope is still active in communities across the islands.":1,"#March 3, 2020 | 5 p.m.":1,"#Due to pandemic-related travel suspensions, U.S. team members have returned home. Distributions will continue as planned with our Bahamian team. Additional projects will be tabled for 30 days.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">ABACO, BAHAMAS —</strong> Distribution of tents, cots, blankets, and cleaning supplies were held on March 7. Building materials for the reconstruction of Camp Abaco and two local churches have arrived and are being transported to the campground. Another container with brand new generators also arrived. These generators will be used for the rebuilding of churches and the returning of evacuees who are slowly coming back home.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASSAU, BAHAMAS —</strong> Two shelters are still in operation housing evacuees from Abaco. New Providence Community Church received two containers of food products and have already distributed the bulk of those items, as they are still serving 600+ people a week. Three pallets of water will be sent to Victory Chapel, another church partner in Nassau, this week to support their distribution operations. They are still serving roughly 100 evacuee families a week.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">FREEPORT, BAHAMAS —</strong> More than 1,100 grocery bags of food were packed by a team in our warehouse. Seventy-six cases of water and 59 cases of sports drinks were distributed in Freeport. Ten cases of water were sent to Sweetings Cay. Forty tarps were distributed and two containers of furniture were unloaded and organized. In total, 159 pieces of furniture (mostly couches) are ready for distribution.":1,"#March 13, 2020 | 4 p.m.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">ABACO, BAHAMAS —</strong> Our partners have received a container of generators. Along with the local government, they will assess the possibility of distribution for next week. Additionally, two other containers have been shipped to Abaco with building materials and supplies to be used in cooperation with Builders International. Two more containers — a mixed load of food and supplies, and a container of water — have been shipped to Abaco and are scheduled to arrive next week.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASSAU, BAHAMAS —</strong> Another container is being shipped to Nassau that is filled with supplies for two church partners. It is scheduled to load Tuesday, March 31.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS —</strong> Since the week of March 9, 10 churches have received an allocation of products amounting to nearly 1,500 bags of food, as well as water, Gatorade, 18 Ashley Furniture sets, and generators. The team received two containers with water and mixed food that were unloaded on Friday.":1,"#May 4, 2020 | 8:15 a.m.":1,"#Just like everywhere else in the world, COVID-19 has complicated everyday life for those in the Bahamas. Due to a government proclamation of emergency, a 24-hour curfew has been put in place, restricting nonessential business. Fortunately, our Bahamian team continues to distribute goods following an exemption. As of now, our warehouse team in Freeport is assessing present needs and preparing for distributions scheduled for this week. Our U.S. team members have returned home, and any new projects have been tabled for 30 days.":1,"#March 30, 2020 | 8 a.m.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">ABACO, BAHAMAS —</strong> Our partners have received two containers: one mixed load of food and supplies and another of water. Distribution began right away with the help of local law enforcement. The population is experiencing an extreme need for food due to the effects of COVID-19.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASSAU, BAHAMAS —</strong> A container was sent to Nassau and is due to arrive soon. This container is meant to supply two major partners on the island and their distribution operations. They are serving people affected by Hurricane Dorian, as well as those who are struggling due to the effects of COVID-19. Both partners have gained “essential personnel” status, so they can continue distributions during the country lockdown.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS —</strong> Our team in Freeport has distributed masks to local police and first responders. Even in the midst of the lockdown, the team distributed furniture to families who had lost everything in Dorian and have otherwise been forced to sit on their floor. The team also unloaded a container with 110 mattresses inside. Our team is preparing for distributions scheduled for the coming week.":1,"#Convoy Ready for Hurricane Dorian Response":1,"#Follow Convoy of Hope's response as we serve the survivors of Hurricane Dorian.":1,"#Hurricane Dorian: Convoy of Hope Response":1,"#Residents in the Bahamas lean on each other for support after the devistation caused by Hurricane Dorian":1,"#Convoy of Hope team member surveys aerial footage of the damage in the Bahamas from their phone":1,"#Members of Convoy of Hope's International Disaster Services team, along with volunteers, unpack relief supplies from a chartered plane after arriving in Nassau, Bahamas":1,"#Destruction is far-reaching across the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas, including Treasure Cay":1,"#Convoy of Hope team member provides instructions on the Sawyer Water Filters being distributed in the Bahamas":1,"#Early satellite imagery shows Dorian headed for the Bahamas":1,"#Due to a government proclamation of emergency, a 24-hour curfew has been put in place. However, with government approval, distributions continue as planned with our Bahamian team.":1,"#Stormy seas off the coast of Florida precede Hurricane Dorian's arrival. The state was battered with high winds for several days, but managed to avoid Dorian making landfall":1,"#Builders International":1,"#Platinum Knights Junkanoo Group":1,"#April 20, 2020 | 8:45 a.m.":1,"#Current models are showing that the storm will hit on Monday. By that time, Convoy of Hope will have food, water, and clean-up supplies, ready to be distributed to those who are affected.":1,"#Even with everything ready to go, there is one vital piece of information missing: a destination. Dorian is projected to become a Category 4 storm by the time it reaches the United States, packing sustained winds that could exceed 130 mph, but it’s too early to pinpoint exactly where the storm will hit. Contingency plans are being developed so Convoy’s team can arrive in the hardest-hit areas as soon as the storm passes.":1,"#As Hurricane Dorian steadily churns its way toward the coast of Florida, Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team is preparing to depart. Tractor-trailers are being loaded with supplies, vehicles double-checked for the drive, and both local partners and government agencies contacted.":1,"#August 30, 2019 | 9:30 a.m.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team is monitoring the storm closely and will deploy the team when and where there is a need, depending on where the storm lands. Convoy is in contact with numerous partners and churches along the potential impact zone. We will continue these communications as long as the storm has the potential to affect the United States.":1,"#At this time, the Bahamas are still in the path of this very dangerous Category 4 storm. Dorian is expected to strike the islands on Sunday. Convoy of Hope teams have been in close contact with partners in the Bahamas, and will respond alongside them if necessary.":1,"#Hurricane Dorian’s path has shifted; its track has moved to the east, meaning a smaller chance of making direct landfall in Florida. However, the state could still experience life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds. In addition, the risk of strong winds and dangerous storm surge has increased along the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.":1,"#August 31, 2019 | 7:50 p.m.":1,"#In addition to the response to the Bahamas, Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team will pre-position a response team in Nashville, Tennessee, to deploy to areas impacted by Dorian as it moves north along the eastern coast of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas over the next few days.":1,"#“Our team will take solar lights and water filters to distribute immediately,” says Jeff Nene, Convoy of Hope’s National Spokesperson. “In addition, we will work with local partners to distribute food, water, hygiene items, and other disaster relief supplies. We worked in the Bahamas after Hurricane Joaquin in 2015 and have been in contact with many of the partners we worked with then. Our goal will be to provide immediate help to those who need it most.”":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">ABACO, BAHAMAS — </strong>One container of water and one with mixed food will be sent soon, and distributions will begin mid-May.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team is responding to the devastation and destruction done by Hurricane Dorian. A team will deploy Tuesday morning for Nassau, Bahamas. After arrival, they will connect with partners in the area and will begin providing help to those in need.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASSAU, BAHAMAS — </strong>Hurricane Dorian, now a Category 4 hurricane, is causing catastrophic damage to the Northwestern Bahamas. Currently, the storm is over Grand Bahamas and moving at only 1 mph, with winds as high as 155 mph. Life-threatening storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 18 to 23 feet above normal tide levels. On Sunday, before the storm hit the islands, it became a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 185 mph. This tied with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane as the strongest Atlantic hurricane landfall on record, according to the National Hurricane Center.":1,"#September 2, 2019 | 11:30 a.m.":1,"#Another Disaster Services team is en route to Nashville, Tennessee, with two truckloads of supplies. This team is strategically positioning themselves to respond more quickly in the event the hurricane affects communities along the Southeastern coast of the United States.":1,"#Dorian continues to lose momentum as it approaches the Southeast United States. While the storm is much weaker than it was when it hit the Bahamas this weekend, it still brings dangerous amounts of rain and storm surge. Current forecasts predict the storm will remain a Category 2 hurricane as it traverses the East Coast, with sustained winds of 110 mph.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASSAU, BAHAMAS — </strong>Hurricane Dorian’s sheer force crumpled cars, smashed homes, and knocked down trees all over the Bahamas. Floodwaters rose so quickly that it trapped many residents on top of their houses. Members of Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team deployed to the islands early this morning, taking solar lanterns and water filters for immediate distribution. The team will work with partners based in Nassau to assess needs and respond accordingly.":1,"#September 3, 2019 | 12:30 p.m.":1,"#Buckets for water filtration systems are prepared to distribute to those affected by Hurricane Dorian.":1,"#Another Disaster Services team is pre-positioned in Tennessee with two truckloads of supplies. This location will allow us to respond more quickly in the event the hurricane affects communities along the southeastern coast.":1,"#A Convoy of Hope Disaster Services team arrived in Nassau yesterday afternoon with solar lanterns and water filters for immediate distribution. Our team will continue to work with partners to assess needs and find ways to respond accordingly.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASSAU, BAHAMAS —</strong> A container will arrive to the island on May 6. This container will supply two major partners and their distribution operations. They are serving people affected by Hurricane Dorian, as well as those struggling due to the effects of COVID-19.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASHVILLE, TN — </strong>Hurricane Dorian’s unpredictable path is starting to become clear as it tracks just off the Florida coastline. From where it currently sits, it’s expected to continue up the East Coast and affect residents of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and southeast Virginia between now and Friday. It has remained a Category 2 storm that, despite being much smaller than when it struck the Bahamas earlier this week, will bring dangerous storm surge flooding, high winds, and several inches of rain.":1,"#September 4, 2019 | 11 a.m.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s Director of Disaster Services, Ryan Grabill, spent his day in intense conversation with pilots, pastors, governmental leaders, and survivors, to determine the most pressing needs and how to meet them together.":1,"#Convoy of Hope, alongside numerous other agencies and governmental organizations, is working together to answer their question: “Have we been forgotten?” Amidst spotty communication and transportation difficulties, Convoy of Hope is implementing a plan. Coordinating a full-scale response by land, sea, and air takes careful planning. Convoy is sending water, food, tarps and tents, water filters, and solar lights, but access to the hardest hit places remains elusive to nearly every organization on the ground.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">NASSAU, BAHAMAS </strong><em ljsid-1=\"\">— </em>Throughout many areas of the Bahamas, survivors of Hurricane Dorian are going to sleep under the stars. The mosquitoes are out, and the heat and humidity of the day still lingers in the air. Tens of thousands are huddled in roofless shelters, and others are camped in the ruins of their homes. Tomorrow, they will wake up and wonder if help is on the way.":1,"#September 4, 2019 | 8:30 p.m.":1,"#As we respond, we’re also exploring options of how to transport supplies and relief to these communities. Our Disaster Services team has moved to North Carolina with two tractor-trailer loads of supplies. As the possibility of a second landfall becomes more likely, they are ready to respond wherever Dorian may strike.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team has already begun training locals on water filter usage. Team members also attended a government meeting to see what the system at-large is doing and how Convoy best fits into that plan. Access is very limited to Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands at this point. These hardest-hit areas are also the most difficult to reach.":1,"#In the Bahamas, the full extent of Dorian’s destruction is being realized. The death toll stands at 20, but will most likely rise. Some estimates claim that 45% of all structures on Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands were damaged or destroyed after the hurricane struck as a Category 5 storm.":1,"#The eye of Hurricane Dorian is perilously close to the South Carolina coast. After regaining major-hurricane status as a Category 3 storm, it’s 115-mph winds have lashed the southeastern U.S. since Tuesday evening. Dozens of streets are closed due to flooding and more than 200,000 customers have lost electricity, according to local sources. The storm still has the potential to make landfall anywhere along the North and South Carolina coasts.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS —</strong> The government is allowing our team to distribute furniture, mattresses, and food during the week. Volunteers from the Platinum Knights Junkanoo Group helped prepare 5,000 bags of food at our warehouse for distribution.":1,"#Donate & Spread Hope Farther Than Ever To donate with a DAF, IRA, Stock, Crypto, or other non-cash gifts – click here. Convoy of Hope is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible where allowed by law. To donate…":1,"#Deliver Hope to Winter Storm Survivors Help provide immediate relief to those impacted by the Winter Storms through the Crisis Relief Fund. To donate with a DAF, IRA, Stock, Crypto, or other non-cash gifts – click here. A person crosses…":1,"#Donate | 2026 | January Winter Storm":1,"#How did Convoy of Hope start? Join Convoy of Hope by doing the next kind thing. Please consider donating today. Donate & Spread Hope Farther Than Ever To donate with a DAF, IRA, Stock, Crypto, or other non-cash gifts –…":1,"#Founder’s Story | General":1,"#7 results for “logos”":1,"#🚨 Convoy of Hope is responding to the devastating tornado that hit southern Michigan on Friday night. 🚨 At least four people have been killed and others injured. Our team has deployed this morning with essential supplies to help those affected. The hours after a storm hits are crucial — thank you for your support which makes our immediate response possible. Stay tuned here for updates.\n\n(Devin Anderson-Torrez/MLive via AP)\n\n#michigan #michigantornado #disasterresponse":1,"#Nine items to help you prepare for storms. 🚚👇\n\nWhether you’re planning ahead for your own household or volunteering to keep others safe, assembling a cleanup kit is a quick and easy way to provide peace of mind.\n\nConvoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team recommends putting together the following useful items to assist with clean up after a natural disaster.\n\n#disasterpreparedness #cleanupkit #convoyofhope":1,"#🚨 Convoy of Hope is responding to the devastating":1,"#Nine items to help you prepare for storms. 🚚👇 Whe":1,"#By clicking Donate, you authorize Convoy of Hope to charge you $30.00 on the 7th of each month until you cancel. You may adjust your gift at any time.":1,"#May 5, 2017 | 7:30 a .m.":1,"#We are continuing to provide relief supplies for communities reeling from the recent floods. We have served 22 communities and distributed more than 500,000 pounds of resources. Convoy will continue to resource communities in need and will begin planning debris removal operations in the coming days.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s team has continued to deliver much-needed resources throughout the weekend and they have worked seamlessly to move multiple loads per day over the last week.":1,"#May 7, 2017 | 2:30 p.m.":1,"#Our response continues as five additional loads were deployed this morning to provide relief supplies to flood survivors in Missouri and Arkansas. So far, more than 40,000 people in 27 communities have been served and over 750,000 pounds of relief supplies have been delivered. This weekend, the team will mobilize volunteers to begin debris removal operations and cleanup.":1,"#May 10, 2017 | 2:30 p.m.":1,"#Convoy of Hope is responding to historic flooding in the Midwest. Follow the response here.":1,"#Over the weekend, Convoy mobilized more than 100 volunteers to clean up several properties in the community of Van Buren, Missouri. Convoy will continue to monitor the situation around the state for additional resources as needed.":1,"#Convoy of Hope's Disaster Services team has continued delivering truckloads of relief supplies to communities in need.":1,"#Convoy of Hope Responds to Flooding in the Midwest | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Branson":1,"#Midwest":1,"#“We are working with the Missouri State Emergency Management team to identify the areas of greatest need,” adds Lamb. “We will continue to respond, as needed, in the coming days.”":1,"#We are sending supplies — food, water, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies — to West Plains where a majority of the town flooded, including two main grocery stores. A point of distribution will be set up and supplies will be distributed starting Monday morning. Convoy also has a truckload of water on its way to Neosho to help affected residents.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team has continued delivering truckloads of relief supplies to communities in need. So far, 29 tractor-trailer loads have been delivered, totaling nearly $1,000,000 in resources.":1,"#“Today, we have several truckloads of emergency relief supplies en route to additional areas that have been affected,” says Stacy Lamb, U.S. Response Director.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">BRANSON, MO </strong>— Convoy of Hope is responding to historic flooding in Missouri following days of torrential rain. Governor Eric Greitens has declared a state of emergency as flash flooding continues in many areas. Convoy’s response began Saturday in Branson with local first responders, water, and sports drinks. A load of bottled water was also delivered to Ellington where the local water treatment plant was flooded.":1,"#April 30, 2017 | 3 p.m.":1,"#More than 150,000 pounds of product has been distributed in six different areas of the state so far. Tomorrow, Convoy will move into Van Buren and Eminence, and will also send a load of relief supplies to Bull Creek Village, just north of Branson.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">WEST PLAINS, MO</strong> — Nearly 300 volunteers assisted our team in serving 400 cars through our point of distribution site today. Additionally, several people loaded pickup trucks and delivered resources to areas that are still inaccessible due to high waters. Areas served include West Plains, Dora, and Thomasville.":1,"#May 1, 2017 | 8 p.m.":1,"#Eleven loads with more than 300,000 pounds of relief supplies — including food, water, cleaning supplies, and hygiene items — have been delivered and distributed to 15 communities so far. Our team is continuing to work with local partners in the region to identify the areas of greatest need.":1,"#May 3, 2017 | 12 p.m.":1,"#More than 400,000 pounds of relief supplies have been delivered and nearly 22,000 flood survivors have been served.We have several more loads in the queue for the next several days and will continue to work throughout the weekend to help meet these immediate needs.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">STIGLER, OK </strong>— Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team has expanded this response into Oklahoma and is expected to expand into Arkansas in the coming days. Convoy has delivered 14 tractor-trailer loads and served 17 communities so far. This includes Branson, Ellington, Neosho, West Plains, Thomasville, Dora, Van Buren, Eminence, Bull Creek, Fremont, Ellsinore, Doniphan, Waynesville, Tecumseh, Bakersfield, Arnold, and as of yesterday, Stigler, Oklahoma.":1,"#May 16, 2017 | 4 p.m.":1,"#With her daily needs met, Salha has made it her new goal to provide help and hope to those around her, as her son learns from her example — creating a new trajectory for their family legacy.":1,"#Now, Salha is a regular and valuable volunteer. Alongside Convoy of Hope, she serves individuals in the refugee camp from where she herself came. Thanks to the help of a local church, Salha and her son now have a home of their own.":1,"#Within a few short weeks she returned to the same point of distribution — this time, as a volunteer.":1,"#Salha first encountered Convoy of Hope when, during the frigid Bulgarian winter, she and her child attended a distribution event where they received relief supplies from Convoy. Curious about the motivation behind the kindness she received, Salha began to ask questions of Convoy of Hope’s team members. The ensuing conversation inspired and empowered Salha to start a new life.":1,"#At a young age, Salha was forced into a life of prostitution. Her life improved — but only marginally — when she and her son fled to a refugee camp in Bulgaria.":1,"#pe when, during the frigid Bulgarian winter, she and her child attended a distribution event where they received relief supplies from Convoy.":1,"#From Exploitation to Empowerment: Salha’s Story | Convoy of Hope":1,"#We use industry-leading SSL and encryption to keep your information secure. We never access or store your payment details; they are sent directly to our PCI-compliant payment providers.":1,"#No matter the type of storm or when it hits, Convoy of Hope is ready to respond and bring hope to people in need all over the country and around the world.":1,"#The frequency and severity of wildfires is increasing. Currently, <a ljsid-1=\"\">wildfires</a> are consuming three times more land in the U.S. and Canada each year than they did in the 1980s.":1,"#Wildfires can start in a variety of ways, including campfires left unattended, the burning of debris, equipment use and malfunction, negligently discarded cigarettes, arson, lightning strikes, and excessive heat.":1,"#Convoy of Hope is on the ground distributing food, water, and hygiene kits to survivors.":1,"#Fires in the eastern part of <a ljsid-1=\"\">Washington</a> state forced entire towns to evacuate, burned thousands of acres, and killed at least two people.":1,"#August 23, 2023 | 4:33 p.m.":1,"#‘Tis the season for harvest at Convoy of Hope’s World Distribution Center. Students from Evangel University visited Convoy of Hope’s Center for Agriculture & Food Security, using plots as a practical learning tool and <a ljsid-1=\"\">research hub</a>.":1,"#“We like what Convoy of Hope does,” Peggy says. “We’re proud to be part of the Convoy family.”":1,"#Marvin adds, “Do the best with what you’ve been given. Don’t live a self-centered life. Look around and help where you can.”":1,"#“I want them to be more charitable and more concerned about helping others,” Peggy says.":1,"#Marvin and Peggy have been married for 63 years. They hope to pass on values of compassion and generosity to their children.":1,"#When asked what giving means to them, Peggy is clear: “It means we’re helping people who need the help, who can use it and will use it.”":1,"#Marvin adds, “Teaching someone to farm — even with just a shovel — means they can feed themselves. That’s sustainability.” Marvin grew up on a farm.":1,"#“We’re especially interested in education,” Peggy says. “And we’re drawn to programs that empower women and support agriculture. Women take charge and create change. It’s inspiring to see them lift their communities.”":1,"#“We realized we had enough money to give at a generous rate,” Peggy says. Marvin researched charities to ensure their gifts made an impact.":1,"#After retiring, Marvin and Peggy didn’t slow down. They volunteered to help small-business owners write plans and get started. They supported a workshop for people with disabilities and helped launch a local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Building their own home...":1,"#Strategic Kindness | Convoy of Hope":1,"#“If you’re planning to give,” Marvin says, “ask yourself who will use your money most effectively. Convoy’s goal is always to help people. That’s what keeps us involved.”":1,"#Through it all was a steady journey of generosity.":1,"#After retiring, Marvin and Peggy didn’t slow down. They volunteered to help small-business owners write plans and get started. They supported a workshop for people with disabilities and helped launch a local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Building their own home became another memorable achievement.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Response team is responding to the recent Philippines earthquake.":1,"#Convoy of Hope Responds to Philippines Earthquake | Convoy of Hope":1,"#The Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reports that 8,600 homes have been destroyed in Quezon City. Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Response team and in-country staff will continue to monitor the situation closely and coordinate additional response efforts as needed.":1,"#“We’re shipping more than 43,000 meals from the island of Cebu to the hard hit province of Bohol,” says Karen Benson, Global Disaster Response Director. “We’re fortunate to already have resources in place because of our Children’s Feeding initiative in the Philippines so we can move supplies quickly and efficiently to help those in need.”":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Response team is coordinating with staff in the Philippines to provide relief to survivors of the recent 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the central part of the country, leveling buildings and killing more than 180 people.":1,"#Sunday was the deadliest day for tornadoes in the U.S. since May 20, 2013, when a devastating EF-5 tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma, killing 24 people.":1,"#Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team is headed to Lee County where they will meet with local officials and partners to further develop Convoy’s response strategy. Jeff Nene, Convoy of Hope’s National Spokesperson says, “We have sent a tractor-trailer load of supplies to help the community with immediate needs and we have additional personnel and equipment on standby ready to depart.”":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">LEE COUNTY, AL</strong> — Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team deployed Sunday night from Springfield, Missouri, and made their way to Lee County, Alabama, after a devastating outbreak of tornadoes swept through Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. At least 23 people were killed in Lee County, Alabama. There are fears this number could rise as search and rescue efforts continue throughout the area. The National Weather Service has estimated the first tornado that impacted Lee County was an EF-3 rated storm and was at least a half-mile wide.":1,"#March 4, 2019 | 1:15 p.m.":1,"#Convoy of Hope is sending food, water, and supplies to those affected the tornado that struck Lee County Alabama.":1,"#Convoy of Hope Responds to Tornado in Columbus, Mississippi":1},"version":35346}]