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Convoy 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 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 Provides Relief After Hurricane Ida in Louisiana
SPRINGFIELD, MO — August 30, 2021 — Convoy of Hope team members have set up a point of distribution and are assisting survivors located just off the coast in Houma, Louisiana. Numerous loads of relief supplies are coming in from…
Read moreConvoy of Hope Responds to Three Natural Disasters in Haiti
SPRINGFIELD, MO — AUGUST 18, 2021 — Disaster relief organization Convoy of Hope has more than 3.5 million meals on the ground in Haiti and is distributing them now to people affected by the recent earthquake. They are also delivering…
Read moreTeam in Haiti, Prepares to Distribute Aid After 7.2 Earthquake
SPRINGFIELD, MO — AUGUST 13, 2021 — Disaster relief organization Convoy of Hope sprang into action within moments of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake striking Haiti on the morning of August 14. Convoy of Hope has relief supplies staged and ready…
Read moreRetired NBA Player Luke Ridnour Partners With Convoy
LYNDEN, WA — August 21, 2021 — Retired NBA point guard Luke Ridnour, in partnership with his Rid’s Kids Foundation and Convoy of Hope, will host a Community Event in Lynden, Washington, aimed at easing the burden for families with children…
Read moreConvoy of Hope, Pittsburgh Steelers Team Up for NFL Draft Day Event
SPRINGFIELD, MO — April 28, 2021 — Convoy of Hope will team up with the Pittsburgh Steelers to host the first-ever Draft Day Community Event on May 1. Through partnerships with a Pro-Series Community Event and local charities, “Guests of Honor”…
Read moreConvoy of Hope Responds to Alabama & Georgia Tornadoes
SPRINGFIELD, MO — March 26, 2021 — Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team deployed to Alabama in response to a series of tornadoes that struck the area Thursday and early Friday. A local Convoy of Hope team in Macon, Georgia,…
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