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Convoy of Hope Responds to Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico
SPRINGFIELD, MO — SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 — Convoy of Hope is responding to Hurricane Fiona after it made landfall in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. As a Category 1 hurricane, Fiona made landfall along the extreme southwestern coast of…
Read moreConvoy of Hope Celebrates Serving 200 Million People at Back-to-School Event
SPRINGFIELD, MO — AUGUST 1, 2021 — Convoy of Hope has served more than 200 million people since its founding in 1994. The announcement was made on Saturday at a community back-to-school event held in the organization’s hometown of Springfield,…
Read moreThe Salvation Army Provides Nearly $1M to Convoy of Hope’s Response to War in Ukraine
SPRINGFIELD, MO — JUNE 23, 2021 — The Salvation Army is partnering with Convoy of Hope for humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, providing Convoy with nearly $1 million worth of food for displaced Ukrainians in need. “This partnership between The…
Read moreConvoy of Hope Deploys Teams & Humanitarian Aid To Poland, Other Strategic Locations for Displaced Ukrainians
SPRINGFIELD, MO — MARCH 8, 2022 — Through partners across Europe and teams on the ground, Convoy of Hope is providing shelter, food, water, hygiene kits and other necessities to Ukrainian refugees in Poland and other strategic locations. More than…
Read moreConvoy Is Responding to the Multistate Tornado Outbreak
Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team is responding to tornado-ravaged areas of Kentucky and Tennessee. Convoy has already sent multiple tractor-trailer loads of relief supplies and will continue to help people affected by the tornadoes for as long as possible. Since…
Read moreConvoy of Hope Dedicates World Distribution Center & Breaks Ground on Global Headquarters
SPRINGFIELD, MO — October 27, 2021 — Convoy of Hope held a ceremony today to dedicate its new World Distribution Center and break ground on the new 195,000-square-foot Global Headquarters and Training Center. Together, the two buildings will sit on…
Read moreConvoy of Hope Response Hurricane Ida Is Ongoing
SPRINGFIELD, MO — October 14, 2021 — Convoy of Hope is continuing its response to Hurricane Ida across southern Louisiana. Convoy’s Disaster Services team is now transitioning into a new phase of response to the hurricane, focusing on strategic resourcing…
Read moreConvoy to Provide Groceries & Other Services in Colorado
GRAND JUNCTION, CO — September 29, 2021 — On Saturday, October 2, Convoy of Hope will partner with local businesses, churches, government agencies, and nonprofits in Grand Junction to spread hope and kindness to residents. The free event will take place at Central…
Read moreConvoy of Hope Continues Response to Hurricane Ida
SPRINGFIELD, MO — September 23, 2021 — Convoy of Hope team members are continuing distributions and assisting survivors across southern Louisiana. Convoy has distributed nearly 3 million pounds of relief supplies to more than 150,000 individuals in affected areas. Additionally,…
Read moreK-LOVE Listeners Raise Over $3.5 Million for Ida Response
SPRINGFIELD, MO — September 7, 2021 — K-LOVE listeners across the country raised enough money for Convoy of Hope to send the equivalent of more than 400 trucks filled with relief supplies to survivors of Hurricane Ida. “In their generosity,…
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