I recently read the book “A Hole In Our Gospel” by Richard Stearns. I highly recommend it. Read it! He shares his journey with World Vision, as well as other incredible stories that will forever be imbedded in your heart & mind. It will change your outlook on life forever.
Richard is currently the director of “World Vision”.
What is “World Vision?”
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian charity organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
World Vision serves close to 100 million people in nearly 100 countries around the world. What I love about World Vision, is that it’s unbiased & serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
They’re highly motivated by their faith in Jesus Christ, and serve alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people. I love that!!
Why give to World Vision?
Because their reach is astronomical!! Millions of people they serve include earthquake and hurricane survivors, abandoned and exploited children, survivors of famine and civil war, refugees, and children and families in communities devastated by AIDS in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
They have an extensive global infrastructure that enables them to respond where the need is greatest, anywhere in the world.
So how do you get started if Word Vision is the organization you would like to form a partnership with? Here’s a few ways…..
Give Monthly to Help Children Pledge a monthly gift of just $20, to help orphaned, vulnerable children, or exploited children, or help provide nutritious food and agricultural help.
Donate to U.S. Programs You can help support World Vision projects here at home – projects like responding to disasters or providing low-income student with school supplies and warm clothing.
Donate Products Learn about the types of product donations they accept from corporations, how to donate, and how donated products impact the lives of children.
Donate Stock or Other Securities When you transfer stocks or other securities to World Vision, you receive a tax deduction for the fair market value. You can even designate your gift for a specific fund or purpose.
Planned Giving Choose from a myriad of easy giving options – from naming World Vision as a beneficiary in your will, to a more complex trust arrangement.
Micro Enterprise Development Join World Vision’s effort to help hard-working entrepreneurs generate sustainable income for their families.
Interested? Go to: www.worldvision.org to start doing something today. My parents have worked with & supported World Vision for years. I think that Christ Followers ought to piggy back off of Nike’s phrase “Just Do It”. The new statement for Christ Followers is “Just Do Something!” Will you?
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