Operation Compassion A Ministry of Blessing

Operation Compassion is a domestic and international humanitarian organization headquartered in Cleveland, TN. In the last 21 years, Operation Compassion has responded to 85 natural disasters and humanitarian crises in 71 countries and 48 of the 50 United States. Operation Compassion was founded by David Lorency, who spent over 40 years in ministry. David devoted his life to blessing the poor and underprivileged around the world and in his own community.

In 2000, Operation Compassion was founded with the goal of transporting crucial, life saving supplies to disaster areas across the world. Over the past 20 years, Operation Compassion has responded to every major natural disaster in the United States and most international disasters. To date, Operation Compassion has given aid in the wake of natural disasters, including notable catastrophes such as Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Sally, The Moore, Oklahoma Super Tornado, the Indonesian Tsunami, and the Haitian earthquakes.

Operation Compassion transports an average of over 340 shipping containers of supplies and 180 semi-trailers to domestic relief sites annually. These containers and trucks carry critical relief supplies and basic living necessities such as clothes, water, food, medical supplies, hygiene supplies, and construction materials. These supplies are shipped to victims of disasters across the world and across the U.S.—to the tune of 98,000 people internationally every month.

While disaster relief is Operation Compassion’s core impetus, the mission and vision has expanded and reached new levels. Operation Compassion works closely with multiple partners to provide basic necessities and goods to poverty-stricken communities and individuals across America and around the world. Individuals, churches, humanitarian organizations, and Fortune 500 companies help Operation Compassion serve thousands of impoverished people domestically every month. Operation Compassion has been involved in the rebuilding of homes, the distribution of food to local communities and individuals, the provision of clothes, blankets, and other textiles to Native American reservations across the U.S., providing medical supplies to medical mission organizations in developing countries, and partnering with various other local organizations to provide community relief and assistance to the homeless.

These partnerships also help make Operation Compassion one of the most effective and efficient charities in the nation. With less than one percent overhead, 99 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to relief efforts. This non-profit business model and years of success resulted in Forbes magazine rating Operation Compassion as one of the top five most efficient charities in America. When you give to Operation Compassion, you can rest assured that your money is directly impacting people in desperate need.

The heart of Operation Compassion has always been the heart of David Lorency—to provide hope for people in times of crisis. In the wake of 9/11, David Lorency was there handing out water to first responders. On the shores of Indonesia after a cataclysmic tsunami, Operation Compassion provided shelter and clothes to those who lost everything. In the heart of Detroit, David would give food to the hungry. In the heart of West Virginia coal-country, Operation Compassion continually gives food to the hungry. For over 20 years, Operation Compassion has carried the heart of David Lorency. David carried the heart of Christ. In 2020, Operation Compassion lost its founder. It is now led by Kelvin Page (President) and David Lorency’s daughter, Lisa Boen (VicePresident). As Operation Compassion grows, so will its vision, mission, and impact. Through all the expansion and change, Operation Compassion will hold fast to the heart of David Lorency, and will always show compassion to those in crisis—across the street and across the sea.

Operation Compassion is located at 114 Stuart Rd PMB 370, Cleveland, TN 37312. If you would like to make a donation or seek more information, you can visit www. operationcompassion.org or call 423-728-3932.