Introducing Love Thy Neighbor, a new reporting series from RNS
A helicopter is loaded with Samaritan's Purse relief supplies for western North Carolina, in early Oct. 2024, following Hurricane Helene's destruction. (Photo courtesy of Samaritan's Purse)
(RNS) — When government programs fall short, congregations and religious organizations frequently step in to create new programs, test innovative solutions and help their neighbors — whether or not they share the same beliefs.