Category Archives: North America

This region includes the United States, Mexico and Canada

Roosters and eggplants: Helping the hungry in L.A.

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Operation Blessing

About the blogger: Darold is part of a team of young adults from Rockford, Ill. who have joined OBI for a week-long trip to California to serve the homeless, hungry and impoverished. LOS ANGELES, Calif. – I woke up today … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunger Relief, IMPACT Trips, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged California, Food Bank, Food Distribution, FORUM, Hunger Relief, IMPACT trip, Love Community Outreach Center, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, Volunteer, Volunteers | Leave a comment

Making an impact: University students serve the hungry

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Operation Blessing

About the blogger: Dan is part of a team of more than 30 students from Regent University who have joined OBI for a week-long trip to California to serve the homeless, hungry and impoverished. COVINA, Calif. – Moments before people … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunger Relief, IMPACT Trips, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged California, Covina, Fred Jordan Mission, Homeless, Hunger Relief, IMPACT trip, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, Regent University, United States, US, Volunteer | 1 Comment

Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Reveal Day

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – What an amazing week! It was such a great experience – a dream come true.

Posted in Jody Herrington, North America | Tagged Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Hampton Roads, Jody Herrington, OBI, Operation Blessing, Trademark Construction, Ty Pennington | 2 Comments

Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Day 5

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Construction continues on day 5!

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Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Day 4

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Today was a great day for OB! We have had a laser-like focus as usual, listening for the greatest needs from Trademark and ABC and being flexible and focused enough to meet those needs small or … Continue reading →

Posted in Jody Herrington, North America | Tagged Ed Sanders, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Hampton Roads, Jody Herrington, OBI, Operation Blessing, Trademark Construction | 2 Comments

Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Day 3

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Our guys were a huge help this morning. They arrived at 5 a.m. and were supposed to unload sheetrock at 5:30 and begin installation at 6. The project was behind and about 6:30 a.m. I received … Continue reading →

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Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Day 2

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – There was a lot of progress today…The builder, his team, the local companies, and volunteers are doing an amazing job.

Posted in Jody Herrington, North America | Tagged Ed Sanders, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Hampton Roads, Jody Herrington, OBI, Operation Blessing, Paige Hemmis, Trademark Construction | 1 Comment

Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Day 1

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

Operation Blessing is supplying lumber, staff and more to support ABC’s Extreme Makover Home Edition and local partner, Trademark Construction, who are transforming a house this week for a deserving family in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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Who’s hungry in America? Day 4

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Atlanta Master’s Commission

CALIFORNIA – “The true test of the heart, though, is whether or not you will give when there is no reward.” ~Katie, Master’s Commission Atlanta

Posted in North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged Atlanta, California, Fred Jordan Mission, Master's Commission, Metro Kidz, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, Orphan Care, Volunteers | 1 Comment

Who’s hungry in America? Day 3

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Atlanta Master’s Commission

CALIFORNIA – “Who’s hungry in America? Just look into your neighbors eyes and you may find an answer worth the risk.” ~Allison, Master’s Commission Atlanta.

Posted in Hunger Relief, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged Atlanta, California, Food Distribution, Hunger Relief, Master's Commission, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, The Rock, Volunteers | Leave a comment

Who’s hungry in America? Day 2

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Atlanta Master’s Commission

CALIFORNIA – “I have learned that even small things can have a large impact on people’s hearts.” ~Katie, Master’s Commission Atlanta

Posted in Hunger Relief, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged Atlanta, California, Hunger Relief, Justin Mayo, LA Dream Center, Master's Commission, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, Red Eye Inc., Volunteers | Leave a comment

Who’s hungry in America? Day 1

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Atlanta Master’s Commission

CHINO, Calif. – Teams from Atlanta’s Master’s Commission are participating on a week-long hunger relief outreach with Operation Blessing and OBI’s partner organizations in California.

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