For more than 35 years, Samaritans Purse has followed Christs command by going to the aid of the worlds poor, sick and suffering. The organization reaches people in countries throughout the world with food, medicine and other assistance. Its emergency relief programs provide assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease and famine. Samaritan s Purse offers food, water and temporary shelter and helps people rebuild their lives. It has community development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and neighborhoods to help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope for a better tomorrow.