Rev. Franklin Graham Brings Christmas Cheer to Kentucky Flood Survivors with New Homes
On a snowy mountaintop in eastern Kentucky, Rev. Franklin Graham dedicated 18 newly constructed homes in Jesus' name to families who lost everything in the region's devastating 2022 floods. The emotional moment marked a turning point for many survivors, who have been living without stable housing for three years.
Graham expressed gratitude to God and his partners for making the project possible, acknowledging the significant role played by local businesses and volunteers. "These people are going to be in their homes for Christmas," he said, highlighting the significance of this milestone.
One family, who had spent 1,128 nights crammed into two campers since losing everything, was particularly overjoyed with their new five-bedroom home. "We can finally breathe," the mother tearfully stated as she looked around her new space.
The homes are part of a larger development called Chestnut Ridge, which has been built on land donated by former U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft and her husband, Joe. The project is just one example of Samaritan's Purse's efforts to provide disaster relief and support to communities affected by natural disasters across the country.
For many families, including Paul Johnson, who had lost his permanent address after the floods, these new homes represent a beacon of hope. "I can get back on the transplant list," Johnson said, highlighting the significant impact this has had on his life.
As snow continued to fall, Graham offered prayers over the families receiving their brand-new houses, asking God for guidance and protection as they start anew. The ceremony marked a moment of redemption and renewal for those affected by the devastating floods.
The new homes are just one part of Samaritan's Purse's larger efforts to provide support to communities in need. With nearly 100 homes constructed across Kentucky, the organization continues to make progress in rebuilding lives and providing hope to those who have been impacted by disaster.
On a snowy mountaintop in eastern Kentucky, Rev. Franklin Graham dedicated 18 newly constructed homes in Jesus' name to families who lost everything in the region's devastating 2022 floods. The emotional moment marked a turning point for many survivors, who have been living without stable housing for three years.
Graham expressed gratitude to God and his partners for making the project possible, acknowledging the significant role played by local businesses and volunteers. "These people are going to be in their homes for Christmas," he said, highlighting the significance of this milestone.
One family, who had spent 1,128 nights crammed into two campers since losing everything, was particularly overjoyed with their new five-bedroom home. "We can finally breathe," the mother tearfully stated as she looked around her new space.
The homes are part of a larger development called Chestnut Ridge, which has been built on land donated by former U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft and her husband, Joe. The project is just one example of Samaritan's Purse's efforts to provide disaster relief and support to communities affected by natural disasters across the country.
For many families, including Paul Johnson, who had lost his permanent address after the floods, these new homes represent a beacon of hope. "I can get back on the transplant list," Johnson said, highlighting the significant impact this has had on his life.
As snow continued to fall, Graham offered prayers over the families receiving their brand-new houses, asking God for guidance and protection as they start anew. The ceremony marked a moment of redemption and renewal for those affected by the devastating floods.
The new homes are just one part of Samaritan's Purse's larger efforts to provide support to communities in need. With nearly 100 homes constructed across Kentucky, the organization continues to make progress in rebuilding lives and providing hope to those who have been impacted by disaster.
It's amazing to see Rev. Franklin Graham bringing Christmas cheer to families in Kentucky who've been through so much 
. 3 years without stable housing is a huge struggle, but now they get to finally call a home their own 
. The fact that Samaritan's Purse has built nearly 100 homes across the state is incredible 
. It's not just about the physical homes, though - it's also about the emotional support and hope they bring to people who've lost so much 
. I'm sure these new homes will be a game-changer for families like Paul Johnson, who can finally get back on his transplant list 
. It's heartwarming to see communities coming together to make a difference in people's lives 
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they're literally doing some amazing work out there helping ppl rebuild their homes after floods 
but now they have these gorgeous new homes and I just know they're gonna thrive 
I don't get why we're always celebrating these super costly charity events 
Like, yeah, it's great that Rev Graham helped some people out, but shouldn't the government be handling this stuff? 
It's just a Band-Aid solution on a much bigger problem. And what's with the donors, like, who is Kelly Craft and why should we care about her husband too? 
I mean, I get it, Samaritan's Purse has done some good work before, but can't they just give people a stable place to live without all the fuss? 
These people are still living like they're in a crisis zone or something. A new house is like, the bare minimum for everyone else 
. And it's not just about them, their families, the kids... what about the emotional toll? The trauma from losing everything? It's not just about finding a roof over your head, it's about healing and moving forward.
, and now they get to wake up in their own space, breath some fresh air, and live like normal folks again 
these families deserve all the happiness and hope that Rev. Franklin Graham & Samaritan's Purse have brought them 
