Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian organisation that takes its name from Jesus Christ’s story of the Good Samaritan, as recorded in the Bible. The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God’s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, “Go and do likewise.” For over 40 years, Samaritan’s Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ’s command by going to the aid of the world’s poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. “At Samaritan’s Purse we don’t run from disasters – we run to them. We go to help people in Jesus’ Name.” – Franklin Graham, President
Why do we do what we do? What moves us? What drives our work? As the good Samaritans, values are not just empty words for us, we live them. Thanks to the support of our donors and volunteers, we help improve people’s lives. Like the good Samaritan, of whom Jesus tells in a parable, we allow ourselves to be touched by the need of the people and turn to us. We help practically and invite everyone to find new hope through faith in Jesus Christ and to experience God’s love for themselves.
Samaritan’s Purse is a non-profit, Christian organisation providing emergency relief and development assistance to suffering people around the world. Samaritan’s Purse is meeting the physical needs of victims of war, famine, natural disaster, poverty and disease with the aim of demonstrating God’s love and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. The aid and assistance are given without regard to the race, creed, gender, religion, or ethnicity of the beneficiaries.
Samaritan’s Purse bases its ministry on the following Statement of Faith:
Samaritan’s Purse
P.O. Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607-3000
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Victoria House, Victoria Road
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