BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — On the first day of spring break, a 12-year-old boy picked up a...

In a community on the outskirts of Bangui in the Central African Republic, thirst was not...

When Hunger Met Hope: Serve Tour Miami  MIAMI, FL — Miami was uncharacteristically cold—42 degrees—when Felipe and...

When people hear “gift catalog,” it’s easy to picture December. A short season. A year-end moment....

There are years defined by speed—quick responses, rapid growth, and urgent needs. And then there are...

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and one of its most diverse, is a vibrant land known...

Chased, beaten, hungry, and alone, Samson didn’t know where to turn. He’d never expected his life...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In 2025, Send Relief’s ministry footprint stretched from neighborhoods shaken by wildfires to...

When you serve people walking through deep suffering, words can feel fragile. You want to help,...

The day before the fire, the Caja de Agua neighborhood in Lima, Peru, was celebrating. For...

You Are Called to Care for Vulnerable Children Think about the children in your life that...

Salvation is the work of God. We are called to proclaim the gospel, planting seeds that...

When Clay Steelman steps into rural communities across Kenya, he carries a conviction shaped by years...

When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, few places were spared. In the quiet community of Balaclava...

When Hurricane Melissa swept across the Caribbean, Cuba’s eastern provinces braced for disaster. In Baracoa, one...

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Following Hurricane Melissa’s destructive impact on the western portion of Jamaica after the...

No community is immune from disaster. Storms, fires, shootings, or floods bring shock and loss. When...

When crisis strikes, hearts are raw and questions are close to the surface. It is natural to want...

In the dark hallways of train stations, along the muddy paths of migrant camps, and in...

Across the street, Canvas Stadium roared as 30,000 fans in green and gold streamed in for...

Jesus rarely did what people expected. He didn’t start with influence. He started with intimacy. He...

LIMA, PERU — The boy’s eyes stayed unfocused, his face blank, even as volunteers fitted him for...

One Year Later One year after Hurricane Helene devastated communities across North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and...

Before your church launches a new outreach or steps into a local ministry effort, there’s one...

Compassion is a doorway to the gospel. At Send Relief, we believe that sending help to the...

How your church can bring real help and real hope right where you are Every town,...

NEW ORLEANS –– As with any major storm, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) crews staged personnel...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — When the doors opened at 9:30 a.m., the crowd of international teachers hurried in....

Qusai Mahmud has saved them all, every single one of the handwritten notes he received when...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – This Sunday, August 3, marks Send Relief Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention....

Since civil war erupted in Sudan on April 15, 2023, over one million people have sought...

Ma Aye is a mother and manual laborer. When the March 28, 2025, earthquake devastated Myanmar,...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – During Send Relief’s presentation to the Southern Baptist Convention last month, Paul Chitwood...

As civil war continues to rage in Sudan, Send Relief is dedicated to bringing help and...

Several years ago, when COVID hit two South Asian communities, a handful of local believers shared...

When baby Isaías was admitted to the local health center, doctors weren’t sure if he’d ever...

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and one of its most diverse, is a vibrant land known...

Many families in the Appalachia region daily struggle with food insecurity, with more than 3.4 million...

EVANSVILLE, Indiana — Pastor Steve Brown had his doubts. When a fellow Evansville pastor invited him...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – “I’ve been on mission trips to different places, even local, and I’ve...

BANGKOK, THAILAND — A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed more than 1,600 people in Myanmar and Thailand...

(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) – Southern Baptists have been engaged in bringing relief to survivors of Hurricane Helene...

You might think leprosy is an eradicated disease from ancient history. However, this chronic infection still...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – In Los Angeles, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers recently began helping homeowners...

SAN DIEGO – Imagine taking a physics class in a language you’re still learning to speak....

It’s a moment Sergii Koniushenko won’t ever forget—running toward the bus with his autistic daughter in...

Not all homework assignments are created equal. If Mrs. Fisher’s fourth and fifth graders at Grace...

KRIVYI RIH, Ukraine — Krivyi Rih’s skyline has barely changed in 30 years, with only three...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (LBM) – Louisiana Baptists, other non-profit organizations, law enforcement agencies and civilians worked...

We often think of people with disabilities as those most in need of care. What we...

Every year, the U.S. government’s TIP (Trafficking in Persons) office releases the annual TIP Report, highlighting...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After five years serving as president of Send Relief, Bryant Wright is set...

The bride wore white, and there was a pastor and a planner and a processional; and...

Some people are “kid whisperers.” Every church, it seems, has at least one or two. They’re...

LOS ANGELES – California Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) began providing meals at an area disaster...

LOS ANGELES – When Steven Smith and the group of college students he was leading began...

LOS ANGELES (BP) – Send Relief, Southern Baptists’ compassion ministry, has established a giving channel to...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Major hurricanes, international compassion ministry projects and the Serve Tour highlighted Send Relief’s...

When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina in the fall of 2024, it left a path of...

Cuba is still reeling from the devastating effects of not just one but three natural disasters....

In Northern Nigeria, clean water is a rare commodity. According to the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and...

The best Christmas gifts don’t always come in shiny packages. The best gift you can give...

GADSDEN, Alabama — News of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Carolinas began to spread when a...

When Jacob and Makenzie Goble settled in their seats at NAMB’s Send Luncheon during the Southern Baptist Convention’s...

You probably know the saying: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a...

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. – The raging flood waters trapped one of Geren Street’s neighbors as he...

There were a million reasons Julie couldn’t address the roofing issues in her home. Being widowed...

SIESTA KEY, Fla. – With more than 3 million people without power following Hurricane Milton’s landfall...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A tractor-trailer loaded with generators, temporary roofing, more than 20,000 meals, and equipment...

Since the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel one year ago, Send Relief has been working...

PERRY, Fla. – When Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, it was the...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Several counties in western North Carolina remain cut off following the disastrous flooding...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – More than 100 people have died from the havoc wrought by Hurricane Helene,...

PERRY, Fla. – Send Relief is supporting multiple state Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) teams after...

When Northcrest Baptist Church in Meridian, Mississippi, participated in Serve Tour Meridian in early 2022, they...

TALLAHASSEE – Southern Baptists’ compassion ministry Send Relief, alongside Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers from...

If you look up the country Lesotho, you will see stunning landscapes of majestic mountains and...

Across the country, local churches partnered with Send Relief for the 2024 Backpack Day, providing much-needed...

The Maison Prisca program, supported by Send Relief in Central African Republic, is investing in young women, boosting the...

Centerpoint Church, Send Relief’s Ministry Center Affiliate, is dedicated  to caring for refugees and is an...

On August 9–10, Send Relief’s Serve Tour overwhelmed Flint, Michigan. In partnership with the Baptist State...

Wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East have destabilized entire regions. Extreme weather conditions have...

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Send Relief crisis response experts and volunteers with Kentucky Baptist Southern Baptist...

CAPE TOWN — “I smoked drugs in this area,” recalls formerly incarcerated Muslim-turned-Baptist Gino Hattingh, of...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Meeting material needs often opens doors for believers and churches to share the...

The trio struggled up the stairs of city hall in an Armenian village. The mother heard...

MATAGORDA, Texas – Hurricane Beryl made landfall early Monday morning near Matagorda as a Category 1...

In Southeast Asia, the lives of many are being transformed by Send Relief’s dedication. In nearly...

When Children’s Director JoAnn Mann and her colleagues, most embarking on their first international mission trip,...

Philippines – Even in the backdrop of an economic crisis, lives are being transformed, dreams are...

Valdosta Ministry Center’s newest initiative, the Next Steps program, is making a profound impact on the...

In March, Send Relief’s Denver Ministry Center experienced the impacts of compassion and generosity as we...

Thanks in part to the generosity of Send Relief donors, Indonesians aren’t just getting fresh water...

In the final months of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, the region of Brazil faced...

In the heart of a conflict-stricken city in India, where tensions between the Christian majority Kuki-Zo...

Logan, WV – In a display of unity and compassion, hundreds of volunteers from 60 churches...

In just seven days, Bridge of Faith Community Church witnessed incredible transformation through fellowship and service....

In the wake of the conflict that erupted on October 7, 2023, in Israel, communities near...

Traveling to Ethiopia, the third most impacted nation in the ongoing global hunger crisis, reveals a...

In a remote village in West Africa, an inspiring story of faith, resilience and community support...

In the heart of Dallas, a city known for its vibrant community and rich culture, Serve...

In the bustling heart of Las Vegas, a city known for its bright lights and lively...

In a mountainous South Asian state, many people lack access to safe drinking water. The Living...

“I’ve taught Sunday school for a lot of years, and one thing I’ve always taught is...

In the quiet town of Jefferson City, the story of Annie, a 66-year-old woman embarking on...

MAUI, Hawaii – Yasushi Nemoto pastors Kahului Union Church on Maui on the opposite side of...

In the rolling landscapes of South Asia, a transformative project is underway, weaving together agriculture, faith...

KYIV, Ukraine — For Luba, the pain of the past two years is hard to put...

In a refugee camp in the heart of the Netherlands, Michael, of Syrian background, has been...

AUGUSTA, Georgia — With its rich history and vibrant community, Augusta, Georgia, became the focal point...

PHOENIX – In a meeting with Southern Baptist leaders in Phoenix, International Mission Board (IMB) President...

In the face of adversity, Send Relief’s partner, Central Asian Refugee Care for Women, has emerged...

Reflecting on a Journey of Hope and Restoration One year has passed since the devastating earthquake...

When Timothy Hamilton texted his brothers a link to the World’s Toughest Row endurance race with...

In December of 2023, a cyclone devastated a coastal city in South Asia. But through your...

In December 2023, a ray of hope descended upon a remote mountainous village in South Asia...

The call to reach all nations, people, languages and tribes with the gospel has always united...

Located just outside Atlanta, the city of Clarkston, often called “the Ellis Island of the South,”...

Last summer, in my role as the coordinator for the Beloved Initiative, a Send Relief colleague...

Suleman’s family had advocated for 12 years for better healthcare for their father. They watched him...

Ron* had been an alcoholic for decades, but he had a turnaround at our Ministry Center...

After retiring from decades working in dentistry, Greg Stroud was left with an office full of...

Hurricane Delta struck the Yucatan Peninsula as a dangerous Category 2 storm with winds up to...

When Alexis McCormick moved into her first home last November, she hoped it would mark a...