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Samaritan’s Purse helping Okanagan wildfire victims sift through the destructionOn Thursday, a crew of six volunteers were sent to search through the wreckage at Camp OAC near Wilson’s Landing, where 26 structures were destroyed.FireSep 21, 2023
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Calgary man in Turkey finds bodies of mother and sister, struggles to help surviving siblingsA Calgary man in Turkey has discovered the bodies of his mother and sister after the devastating earthquake and is struggling to help his surviving -- but injured -- siblings.CanadaFeb 13, 2023
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Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection week underway in the OkanaganThe annual project, organized by Samaritan’s Purse, collects shoeboxes filled with toys, hygiene items, and other items for children in need around the world.CanadaNov 16, 2022
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Canadians help aid effort on the ground in Ukraine with Samaritan’s Purse"It hits home when you see somebody walking, holding their child and realizing they may not have a home to go back to...and really they're not safe yet."WorldMar 21, 2022
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Albertans step up to help thousands of B.C. flood victimsWith thousands of people in B.C. out of their homes due to extreme weather that caused devastating flooding and mudslides, Albertans are ready to lend a hand.WeatherNov 19, 2021
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‘It’s an overwhelming job’: Volunteer group helping Westside Road residents recover from wildfireSamaritan’s Purse has been helping victims in the Lytton area since early August and have now arrived in the Okanagan to assist people.CanadaSep 17, 2021
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Enter a world of disaster response at Samaritans Purse open house in CalgarySamaritans Purse's newly-built warehouse in northeast Calgary will feature a tornado simulator, emergency field hospital, emergency shelter and community water system for an open house this weekend.CanadaJun 6, 2019
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Kelowna ER physician shares stories from front-lines of disaster relief"I set up emergency field hospitals," said Dr. Nottebrock.CanadaMay 10, 2019
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Operation Christmas Child kicks off 1st day of donations in KingstonThe campaign, which collects hygiene products, school supplies and toys for children in need overseas, is part of the larger Canadian charity Samaritan's Purse.CanadaNov 12, 2018
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Okanagan nurse returns from refugee assistance in BangladeshCrystal Grymaloski, a Vernon critical care nurse, was recruited by Samaritan's Purse, an international relief organization, to assist with refugee medical needs.CanadaJan 16, 2018
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