12 Sep 2014

Convoy of Hope Arrives in Sioux City with $1 Million in Food, Giveaways and Services

By Molly Erickson

Thousands Expected to Attend Saturday`s Celebration

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - September 11, 2014 - Convoy of Hope will stop in Sioux City, Iowa, on Saturday, September 13, at Sioux City Convention Center to provide a day of free food, goods and services. The community celebration is one of dozens Convoy of Hope will host in 2014 throughout the United States. In 2013, more than 118,000 guests attended the $50-million tour at stops around the country.

WHAT: A free Sioux City community event offering $1 million in free goods and services including more than 35,000 pounds of groceries, haircuts, dental check-ups, family portraits, health services, job and career services, a kids carnival and more.

While supplies last–all are welcome. No I.D. required.

WHY: Provides an opportunity for more than 1,000 local community volunteers to share hope and tangible help with thousands of their neighbors in a spirit of honor and dignity.

WHO: The community of Sioux City, including numerous local businesses, organizations, churches and Convoy of Hope. Convoy of Hope is also working with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and Plum Organics at the outreach. NBCF will provide education, support and early detection services to underserved women in the community. Plum Organics will distribute organic food specifically created for babies, toddlers and school-aged children.

WHEN: Saturday, September 13 - Gates open at 10 a.m. (rain or shine)

WHERE:
Sioux City Convention Center
801 4th St.
Sioux City, IA  51101

Learn more about the outreach by visiting www.convoyofhope.org/siouxcity or contact Heidi Leiber at 712-253-3008.

About Convoy of Hope

Convoy of Hope, a faith ­based organization founded in 1994, has a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 11 consecutive years. In the last 20 years, Convoy of Hope has served more than 65 million people. For more information please visit http://www.convoyofhope.org.

29 Apr 2014

Convoy of Hope Responds to Tornadoes in Midwest

By Molly Erickson

Assessment Teams Headed to Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - April 28, 2014 - International humanitarian relief organization, Convoy of Hope, has assessment teams en route to affected areas throughout the Midwest where tornadoes ravaged communities yesterday.

"Our prayers are with the families whose lives have been impacted by these storms," says Hal Donaldson, president and co-founder of Convoy of Hope. "Our teams will provide crucial information that will help us as we make plans in the coming days and monitor additional severe weather forecasted in these areas throughout the week."

Online donation:

Those wishing to make a contribution to Convoy of Hope can make a secure online contribution by visiting: www.convoyofhope.org.

Text to Give donation:

To place a $10 donation on your cellular bill, text the word CONVOY to 50555. Standard text and data rates apply.

About Convoy of Hope

Convoy of Hope, a faith ­based organization founded in 1994, has a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 11 consecutive years. In the last 20 years, Convoy of Hope has served more than 65 million people. For more information please visit http://www.convoyofhope.org.

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