PRESS RELEASE: Samaritan’s Purse Response to QLD Floods

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Samaritan’s Purse Provides Emergency Relief to Flood Victims in Goodna, Queensland

Sydney, NSW, 4 March 2022 – Samaritan’s Purse is aiding families in the wake of devastating floods that have inundated over 20,000 homes and displaced tens of thousands of local residents across the state. After nearly two weeks since the torrential rain, families are now returning home to find their homes damaged due to dangerously high water levels.

The relief organisation’s disaster response specialists and volunteers are on the ground in the suburb of Goodna, part of Ipswich Council in Brisbane QLD, helping impacted families clean up their properties – removing damaged contents and flood debris. Samaritan’s Purse is also partnering with local officials and Shiloh Church Goodna to help these communities start to recover, while reminding them that they are not alone.

“As the flood waters begin to recede, so many families are overwhelmed by the horrific damage to their homes and are unsure of what to do next,” said Daniel Stephens, disaster response manager of Samaritan’s Purse. “We want to be there to help as many as we can in Jesus’ Name. Please pray for these families as they begin the road to recovery.”
To follow coverage of the flood relief response and information about how to help, visit our website.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
• Interview Daniel Stephens – Disaster Response Manager, Samaritans Purse Australia & New Zealand
• Interview Wayne Richings – Site Leadership Team Volunteer, Samaritans Purse Australia & New Zealand

MEDIA CONTACT:
Daniel Goh
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0406 671 249
Office Ph: 1300 884 468

Samaritan’s Purse Australia and New Zealand responds to physical and spiritual needs of individuals in crisis situations – especially in locations where few others are working. Samaritan’s Purse works in more than 100 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine and persecution. For more information, visit SamaritansPurse.org.au

Media Contacts:

Name: Daniel GohCompany: Samaritan's Purse ANZEmail: [email protected]Phone: 61 (0) 406 671 249

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QLDNSW-Flood-2022-Press-Release.pdf

March 7, 2022/by Reland Pigte

About Samaritan's Purse ANZ

Samaritan’s Purse Australia and New Zealand has been doing emergency relief since 1995. Some of our projects include providing life-saving clean water, education and vocational training, agriculture and livelihood programs, health and nutrition and Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse is a non-profit, Christian organisation providing emergency relief and development assistance to suffering people around the world. Samaritan’s Purse is meeting the physical needs of victims of war, famine, natural disaster, poverty and disease with the aim of demonstrating God’s love and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. The aid and assistance are given without regard to the race, creed, gender, religion, or ethnicity of the beneficiaries.

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