BOONE, N.C. — Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) have been named on a list of the top 10 charities working to change the world, according to The Christian Post.
It’s an “incredible privilege” to be included, said evangelist Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “All of our work is done in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and He is the One able to change hearts and lives — and able to change the world. I am so thankful for all of the dedicated staff God has brought to these ministries, both here at home and around the world.”
The list, which is put together by the agency Charity Navigator, looked at big-name charities both in the United States and abroad that do “exceptional work” while “maintaining top-notch financial management and transparency standards.”
BGEA, founded by Billy Graham in 1950 and currently run by his son, Franklin, has responded significantly to the needs of disaster survivors and was ranked No. 7 on the list.
Samaritan’s Purse, which ranked No. 4, has distributed more than 135 million shoeboxes filled with gifts for needy children through Operation Christmas Child, according to the Post.
Direct Relief, MAP International and the Rotary Foundation were the top three on the Charity Navigator list. (TAB)
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