notes: FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/operationblessingintl --------------------------------- HURRICANE SANDY: OPERATION BLESSING PREPARES DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAM IN VIRGINIA Group Will Pre-Stage In Virginia Beach In Case Local Effort Needed, With Eye To The North VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (October 26, 2012) – The domestic disaster relief team of Operation Blessing International (OBI) is preparing for relief efforts as Hurricane Sandy sets its course on the East Coast. The team is pre-staging equipment, staff and supplies at its Virginia Beach headquarters in case relief efforts are needed in the Hampton Roads area, with the possibility of a deployment in the north should that be needed. The equipment includes: --Mobile Kitchen - Capacity to feed approx. 2,000 meals per day with enough provisions on board for 6,000 meals before new supplies are needed --Mobile Command Center with communication technology such as VHF radio, satellite, satellite news feed, and a base of operations for the team --2 Construction Trailers with tools and safety equipment to equip our construction foremen and volunteers with the tools needed for debris removal, tarping roofs, flood clean-up and gutting homes --Box Truck with 100 cots, tarps and firing strips for 50 homes, water, MREs, and kerosene heaters --CAT 924 Loader for debris removal --100 heaters in the event that cold weather comes in during power outages --OBI’s fleet of Semi-Trailer Trucks (75 trailers and 18 power units) from its Hunger Strike force are also standing by and will be utilized as needed --Shower Trailer for volunteers The team, under the direction of Jody Herrington-Gettys, director of U.S. disaster relief, will monitor the storm over the weekend and decide on Sunday where to deploy based on the projected track of the storm. “Our first priority is to serve the Hampton Roads community,” said Herrington-Gettys. Should deployment be needed further north, however, OBI has already planned with partner organizations in NY, NJ and Rhode Island. Operation Blessing’s Haiti office is currently responding to massive flooding in that country after then-Tropical Storm Sandy dumped upwards of 12 inches of rain. Today, OBI will deliver food, water filtration units, chlorine, and toiletries to 55 families that lost their homes due to severe flooding along the river Grise near Croix de Mission, Haiti. For more information, please log on to www.ob.org. -> Hurricane Helene: Operation Blessing: This group works with emergency management and local churches to bring clean water, food, medicine and more supplies to people with immediate needs in disaster areas. Donate to their Helene fund on their website. source: https://eu.statesman.com/story/weather/hurricane/2024/09/27/hurricane-helene-how-help-victims-relief-organizations-charities/75412916007/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/operationblessingintl --------------------------------- HURRICANE SANDY: OPERATION BLESSING PREPARES DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAM IN VIRGINIA Group Will Pre-Stage In Virginia Beach In Case Local Effort Needed, With Eye To The North VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (October 26, 2012) – The domestic disaster relief team of Operation Blessing International (OBI) is preparing for relief efforts as Hurricane Sandy sets its course on the East Coast. The team is pre-staging equipment, staff and supplies at its Virginia Beach headquarters in case relief efforts are needed in the Hampton Roads area, with the possibility of a deployment in the north should that be needed. The equipment includes: --Mobile Kitchen - Capacity to feed approx. 2,000 meals per day with enough provisions on board for 6,000 meals before new supplies are needed --Mobile Command Center with communication technology such as VHF radio, satellite, satellite news feed, and a base of operations for the team --2 Construction Trailers with tools and safety equipment to equip our construction foremen and volunteers with the tools needed for debris removal, tarping roofs, flood clean-up and gutting homes --Box Truck with 100 cots, tarps and firing strips for 50 homes, water, MREs, and kerosene heaters --CAT 924 Loader for debris removal --100 heaters in the event that cold weather comes in during power outages --OBI’s fleet of Semi-Trailer Trucks (75 trailers and 18 power units) from its Hunger Strike force are also standing by and will be utilized as needed --Shower Trailer for volunteers The team, under the direction of Jody Herrington-Gettys, director of U.S. disaster relief, will monitor the storm over the weekend and decide on Sunday where to deploy based on the projected track of the storm. “Our first priority is to serve the Hampton Roads community,” said Herrington-Gettys. Should deployment be needed further north, however, OBI has already planned with partner organizations in NY, NJ and Rhode Island. Operation Blessing’s Haiti office is currently responding to massive flooding in that country after then-Tropical Storm Sandy dumped upwards of 12 inches of rain. Today, OBI will deliver food, water filtration units, chlorine, and toiletries to 55 families that lost their homes due to severe flooding along the river Grise near Croix de Mission, Haiti. For more information, please log on to www.ob.org.

name: Operation Blessing International - HQ -> Operation Blessing International - HQ [supply depots]

notes: FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/operationblessingintl ==== OBI disaster relief teams deploy to tornado-devastated areas Posted: April 18, 2011 DELTAVILLE, Va. – OBI’s disaster response team has deployed after one of the deadliest storms in decades hit southeastern Virginia on Saturday night, triggering tornadoes and flash flooding that left several people dead and scores more injured. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS! e-mail: Tornado victims need your help today. Give Now. CBN's Operation Blessing disaster response team arrived Sunday in southeastern Virginia, to help families struck by last weekend's deadly tornados. Deltaville, Virginia, a small community of 3,000, was hit hard with 25 homes destroyed and 40 more damaged. CBN's Operation Blessing immediately set up a mobile kitchen and served dinner Sunday night to residents, first responders, and work crews, and is now serving three meals a day. Heavy equipment was also brought in to help residents and emergency personnel in the clean-up process. Your gift can help ease the pain and loss caused by this and other disasters. Please give today. ------------- 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer @ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/operationblessingintl --------------------------------- HURRICANE SANDY: OPERATION BLESSING PREPARES DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAM IN VIRGINIA Group Will Pre-Stage In Virginia Beach In Case Local Effort Needed, With Eye To The North VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (October 26, 2012) – The domestic disaster relief team of Operation Blessing International (OBI) is preparing for relief efforts as Hurricane Sandy sets its course on the East Coast. The team is pre-staging equipment, staff and supplies at its Virginia Beach headquarters in case relief efforts are needed in the Hampton Roads area, with the possibility of a deployment in the north should that be needed. The equipment includes: --Mobile Kitchen - Capacity to feed approx. 2,000 meals per day with enough provisions on board for 6,000 meals before new supplies are needed --Mobile Command Center with communication technology such as VHF radio, satellite, satellite news feed, and a base of operations for the team --2 Construction Trailers with tools and safety equipment to equip our construction foremen and volunteers with the tools needed for debris removal, tarping roofs, flood clean-up and gutting homes --Box Truck with 100 cots, tarps and firing strips for 50 homes, water, MREs, and kerosene heaters --CAT 924 Loader for debris removal --100 heaters in the event that cold weather comes in during power outages --OBI’s fleet of Semi-Trailer Trucks (75 trailers and 18 power units) from its Hunger Strike force are also standing by and will be utilized as needed --Shower Trailer for volunteers The team, under the direction of Jody Herrington-Gettys, director of U.S. disaster relief, will monitor the storm over the weekend and decide on Sunday where to deploy based on the projected track of the storm. “Our first priority is to serve the Hampton Roads community,” said Herrington-Gettys. Should deployment be needed further north, however, OBI has already planned with partner organizations in NY, NJ and Rhode Island. Operation Blessing’s Haiti office is currently responding to massive flooding in that country after then-Tropical Storm Sandy dumped upwards of 12 inches of rain. Today, OBI will deliver food, water filtration units, chlorine, and toiletries to 55 families that lost their homes due to severe flooding along the river Grise near Croix de Mission, Haiti. For more information, please log on to www.ob.org.
cat_notes: Removed old notes/needs/avails LTel 1/10/10: 9/22/08 Hurricane Ike - NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - call 757-374-0944 ------------------------------- 9/2/08 (See source for full report) Today, a convoy left Hattiesburg for St Bernard Parrish where they will set up temporary headquarters at a local partnering church to immediately assist locals and send assessment teams to Homa, Thibodeaux and other hard-hit coastal areas. As soon as target impact areas are identified, OBI will establish a base camp to house, feed and manage volunteer teams. Included in the convoy is a 20-ton telescoping mobile crane with rigging for tree removal; a skid-steer loader and a construction trailer filled with generators, chain saws, tools and safety equipment; roof repair supplies including blue tarps, furring strips and nails. A portable shower trailer as well as Mercy Chefs' mobile feeding kitchen is also being dispatched to St. Bernard Parrish. Before the storm, Operation Blessing teamed up with the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, La., to use the facility to stockpile 43,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies including food, water, hygiene items and disposable diapers. Source: http://www.ob.org/_programs/disaster/news/2008/dr_2008_0902_Gustav2.asp ======================================================= -> REMOVED OLD NOTES 10/27/12 LTEL: OBI disaster relief teams deploy to tornado-devastated areas Posted: April 18, 2011 DELTAVILLE, Va. – OBI’s disaster response team has deployed after one of the deadliest storms in decades hit southeastern Virginia on Saturday night, triggering tornadoes and flash flooding that left several people dead and scores more injured. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS! e-mail: Tornado victims need your help today. Give Now. CBN's Operation Blessing disaster response team arrived Sunday in southeastern Virginia, to help families struck by last weekend's deadly tornados. Deltaville, Virginia, a small community of 3,000, was hit hard with 25 homes destroyed and 40 more damaged. CBN's Operation Blessing immediately set up a mobile kitchen and served dinner Sunday night to residents, first responders, and work crews, and is now serving three meals a day. Heavy equipment was also brought in to help residents and emergency personnel in the clean-up process. Your gift can help ease the pain and loss caused by this and other disasters. Please give today. ------------- 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer @ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -------------------------------------- Removed old notes/needs/avails LTel 1/10/10: 9/22/08 Hurricane Ike - NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - call 757-374-0944 ------------------------------- 9/2/08 (See source for full report) Today, a convoy left Hattiesburg for St Bernard Parrish where they will set up temporary headquarters at a local partnering church to immediately assist locals and send assessment teams to Homa, Thibodeaux and other hard-hit coastal areas. As soon as target impact areas are identified, OBI will establish a base camp to house, feed and manage volunteer teams. Included in the convoy is a 20-ton telescoping mobile crane with rigging for tree removal; a skid-steer loader and a construction trailer filled with generators, chain saws, tools and safety equipment; roof repair supplies including blue tarps, furring strips and nails. A portable shower trailer as well as Mercy Chefs' mobile feeding kitchen is also being dispatched to St. Bernard Parrish. Before the storm, Operation Blessing teamed up with the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, La., to use the facility to stockpile 43,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies including food, water, hygiene items and disposable diapers. Source: http://www.ob.org/_programs/disaster/news/2008/dr_2008_0902_Gustav2.asp =======================================================

notes: OBI disaster relief teams deploy to tornado-devastated areas Posted: April 18, 2011 DELTAVILLE, Va. – OBI’s disaster response team has deployed after one of the deadliest storms in decades hit southeastern Virginia on Saturday night, triggering tornadoes and flash flooding that left several people dead and scores more injured. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS! e-mail: Tornado victims need your help today. Give Now. CBN's Operation Blessing disaster response team arrived Sunday in southeastern Virginia, to help families struck by last weekend's deadly tornados. Deltaville, Virginia, a small community of 3,000, was hit hard with 25 homes destroyed and 40 more damaged. CBN's Operation Blessing immediately set up a mobile kitchen and served dinner Sunday night to residents, first responders, and work crews, and is now serving three meals a day. Heavy equipment was also brought in to help residents and emergency personnel in the clean-up process. Your gift can help ease the pain and loss caused by this and other disasters. Please give today. ------------- 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer @ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/operationblessingintl ==== OBI disaster relief teams deploy to tornado-devastated areas Posted: April 18, 2011 DELTAVILLE, Va. – OBI’s disaster response team has deployed after one of the deadliest storms in decades hit southeastern Virginia on Saturday night, triggering tornadoes and flash flooding that left several people dead and scores more injured. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS! e-mail: Tornado victims need your help today. Give Now. CBN's Operation Blessing disaster response team arrived Sunday in southeastern Virginia, to help families struck by last weekend's deadly tornados. Deltaville, Virginia, a small community of 3,000, was hit hard with 25 homes destroyed and 40 more damaged. CBN's Operation Blessing immediately set up a mobile kitchen and served dinner Sunday night to residents, first responders, and work crews, and is now serving three meals a day. Heavy equipment was also brought in to help residents and emergency personnel in the clean-up process. Your gift can help ease the pain and loss caused by this and other disasters. Please give today. ------------- 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer @ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.

notes: OBI disaster relief teams deploy to tornado-devastated areas Posted: April 18, 2011 DELTAVILLE, Va. – OBI’s disaster response team has deployed after one of the deadliest storms in decades hit southeastern Virginia on Saturday night, triggering tornadoes and flash flooding that left several people dead and scores more injured. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS! ------------- 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer @ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> OBI disaster relief teams deploy to tornado-devastated areas Posted: April 18, 2011 DELTAVILLE, Va. – OBI’s disaster response team has deployed after one of the deadliest storms in decades hit southeastern Virginia on Saturday night, triggering tornadoes and flash flooding that left several people dead and scores more injured. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS! e-mail: Tornado victims need your help today. Give Now. CBN's Operation Blessing disaster response team arrived Sunday in southeastern Virginia, to help families struck by last weekend's deadly tornados. Deltaville, Virginia, a small community of 3,000, was hit hard with 25 homes destroyed and 40 more damaged. CBN's Operation Blessing immediately set up a mobile kitchen and served dinner Sunday night to residents, first responders, and work crews, and is now serving three meals a day. Heavy equipment was also brought in to help residents and emergency personnel in the clean-up process. Your gift can help ease the pain and loss caused by this and other disasters. Please give today. ------------- 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer @ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.

notes: 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer @ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> OBI disaster relief teams deploy to tornado-devastated areas Posted: April 18, 2011 DELTAVILLE, Va. – OBI’s disaster response team has deployed after one of the deadliest storms in decades hit southeastern Virginia on Saturday night, triggering tornadoes and flash flooding that left several people dead and scores more injured. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS! ------------- 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer @ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.

notes: 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer@ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer @ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.

name: Operation Blessing International Head Quarters -> Operation Blessing International - HQ
notes: 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer@ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer@ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.

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notes: Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> 2010 Volunteer for Tennessee Flood Relief Relief response: OBI has deployed a truck filled with 40,000 lbs of food, water and MREs as well as a Mobile Kitchen to serve hot meals to those whose homes are flooded and who are stranded because they have no transportation due to their automobiles being flooded. Over the next four weeks, teams will also be launching clean-up and recovery efforts to help uninsured and elderly families needing assistance. OB is looking for volunteer teams of 2 or more to assist with clean-up. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools and protective equipment as well as work-site coordination. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call 757.226.3407 or e-mail volunteer@ob.org. ========== Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.

notes: 9/22/08 Hurricane Ike - NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - call 757-374-0944 ------------------------------- 9/2/08 (See source for full report) Today, a convoy left Hattiesburg for St Bernard Parrish where they will set up temporary headquarters at a local partnering church to immediately assist locals and send assessment teams to Homa, Thibodeaux and other hard-hit coastal areas. As soon as target impact areas are identified, OBI will establish a base camp to house, feed and manage volunteer teams. Included in the convoy is a 20-ton telescoping mobile crane with rigging for tree removal; a skid-steer loader and a construction trailer filled with generators, chain saws, tools and safety equipment; roof repair supplies including blue tarps, furring strips and nails. A portable shower trailer as well as Mercy Chefs' mobile feeding kitchen is also being dispatched to St. Bernard Parrish. Before the storm, Operation Blessing teamed up with the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, La., to use the facility to stockpile 43,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies including food, water, hygiene items and disposable diapers. Source: http://www.ob.org/_programs/disaster/news/2008/dr_2008_0902_Gustav2.asp ======================================================= Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.
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notes: 9/2/08 (See source for full report) Today, a convoy left Hattiesburg for St Bernard Parrish where they will set up temporary headquarters at a local partnering church to immediately assist locals and send assessment teams to Homa, Thibodeaux and other hard-hit coastal areas. As soon as target impact areas are identified, OBI will establish a base camp to house, feed and manage volunteer teams. Included in the convoy is a 20-ton telescoping mobile crane with rigging for tree removal; a skid-steer loader and a construction trailer filled with generators, chain saws, tools and safety equipment; roof repair supplies including blue tarps, furring strips and nails. A portable shower trailer as well as Mercy Chefs' mobile feeding kitchen is also being dispatched to St. Bernard Parrish. Before the storm, Operation Blessing teamed up with the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, La., to use the facility to stockpile 43,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies including food, water, hygiene items and disposable diapers. Source: http://www.ob.org/_programs/disaster/news/2008/dr_2008_0902_Gustav2.asp ======================================================= Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> 9/22/08 Hurricane Ike - NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - call 757-374-0944 ------------------------------- 9/2/08 (See source for full report) Today, a convoy left Hattiesburg for St Bernard Parrish where they will set up temporary headquarters at a local partnering church to immediately assist locals and send assessment teams to Homa, Thibodeaux and other hard-hit coastal areas. As soon as target impact areas are identified, OBI will establish a base camp to house, feed and manage volunteer teams. Included in the convoy is a 20-ton telescoping mobile crane with rigging for tree removal; a skid-steer loader and a construction trailer filled with generators, chain saws, tools and safety equipment; roof repair supplies including blue tarps, furring strips and nails. A portable shower trailer as well as Mercy Chefs' mobile feeding kitchen is also being dispatched to St. Bernard Parrish. Before the storm, Operation Blessing teamed up with the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, La., to use the facility to stockpile 43,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies including food, water, hygiene items and disposable diapers. Source: http://www.ob.org/_programs/disaster/news/2008/dr_2008_0902_Gustav2.asp ======================================================= Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.

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notes: Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> 9/2/08 (See source for full report) Today, a convoy left Hattiesburg for St Bernard Parrish where they will set up temporary headquarters at a local partnering church to immediately assist locals and send assessment teams to Homa, Thibodeaux and other hard-hit coastal areas. As soon as target impact areas are identified, OBI will establish a base camp to house, feed and manage volunteer teams. Included in the convoy is a 20-ton telescoping mobile crane with rigging for tree removal; a skid-steer loader and a construction trailer filled with generators, chain saws, tools and safety equipment; roof repair supplies including blue tarps, furring strips and nails. A portable shower trailer as well as Mercy Chefs' mobile feeding kitchen is also being dispatched to St. Bernard Parrish. Before the storm, Operation Blessing teamed up with the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, La., to use the facility to stockpile 43,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies including food, water, hygiene items and disposable diapers. Source: http://www.ob.org/_programs/disaster/news/2008/dr_2008_0902_Gustav2.asp ======================================================= Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.
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notes: Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid. -> Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA that is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1978, OBI provides hunger relief, medical care, disaster relief, and education to help develop healthy, self-sustaining communities, families and individuals. # Operation Blessing's main number: 757-226-3401 # For media inquires or materials call 757-226-3440 # To make a charitable donation to Operation Blessing via the telephone call toll free 1-800-730-2537 # To volunteer with OBI in New Orleans and help Gulf Coast hurricane victims, please contact OBI's volunteer coordinator, Karen Ball, at 757-226-3858 # To volunteer your time and services on a domestic dental missions trip, please contact the Dental Manager at 757-226-3858. Both dental professionals and non-dental professionals are welcome. # To donate excess products through our "Gifts-In-Kind" program please call 1-800-436-6348. # To reach an OBI outreach center, find contact information in the below mentioned link. http://www.ob.org/about/where_we_work/us_outreach_centers.asp ___________ According to http://www.ob.org/index.asp The OBI is currently providing shelter for several hundred families affected by Hurricane Dean. They are also working with local officials to transport additional aid.