News Releases

Military Veterans Combat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Faith

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 30, 2010—"Allowing large numbers of veterans with PTSD to go untreated is not an option. The effects are socially and economically disastrous. Untreated PTSD can lead to drug use, marital problems, unemployment and homelessness," said Robert Morgenthau in The Wall Street Journal (July 22, 2010). (more)

As National College Drop-out Rates Hit 25 Percent, New Program Aims to Help Students Succeed

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 28, 2010— "Churning out high school graduates unprepared for college is a national issue..." The Dallas Morning News (May 21, 2010) (more)

College Students Spend Summer Helping Struggling Inner-City Families

NEW YORK, June 17, 2010—"Summer in the City teaches the students compassion and gratitude," said Here's Life Inner City's Short-Term Missions Director Tom Norris. (more)

World Cup Athletes Say Winning is Not Enough

XENIA, Ohio, June 16, 2010—"Because of [my faith], everything I do has a direction and a purpose...This is what I believe gives me the motivation to strive toward my dreams," said Kaka, star striker for Brazil and FC Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga (more)

May 16-23: Thousands Pray for U.S. Foster Care Kids and Workers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 14, 2010—“Many kids in foster care feel like they don’t have a prayer…we want to change that.” - Paul Pennington, executive director of Hope for Orphans (more)

April 29-30: 1,000+ Orphan Advocates Join to Escalate Christian Response to Worldwide Orphan Crisis

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Night of Champions Honors Ohio State Football Coach Jim Tressel and Olympian Jennifer Johnson Jordan

XENIA, Ohio, April 13, 2010—MAY 6: Sports Celebrities and Fans Gather in Xenia to Recognize Excellence in the Game, Family and Community (more)

4,600 At-Risk Kids S.A.Y. Yes to Leadership Development

NEW YORK, April 7, 2010—"S.A.Y. Yes! is about interrupting the 'business as usual' cycle of poverty." - Ted Gandy, Here's Life Inner City National Director (more)

Turning Paper Bags into Treasures - Churches Share an Easter Surprise with 15,000 Inner-City Kids

NEW YORK, March 29, 2010— (more)

March 27:  Atlanta Event Equips Volunteers to Address Combat Trauma and Care for the Military

ATLANTA, March 23, 2010—“Post-traumatic stress disorder is a real problem among military, and our combat veterans need our help.” - Major General (U.S. Army Ret.) Bob Dees, Military Ministry (more)

Coach Don Meyer Gets Another Win - This Time for Performance off the Court

INDIANAPOLIS, March 22, 2010—Final Four Weekend: Meyer to Receive John Wooden Keys to Life Award at Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast (more)

College Spring Breakers Pack 1 Million Meals for Haiti Relief

ORLANDO, Fla., March 3, 2010—College Students Use Break from Books to Help Haitian Earthquake Victims (more)

Transportation Channels Re-Open - Expanding Efforts to Help Earthquake Victims in Haiti

DALLAS, Feb. 23, 2010—Containers of Relief Supplies Arriving with Critically Needed Food and Medical Supplies (more)

Winter Olympic Athletes Say Gold Is Not Enough

XENIA, Ohio, Feb. 11, 2010—Olympians Use BeyondTheUltimate.org to Share Faith with Fans (more)

All-Star Weekend: Honoring NBA Veterans Who Score Points for Character

DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2010—Athletes in Action’s All-Star Breakfast Honors NBA Personalities Who Inspire Others on and off the Court (more)

Global Aid Network Works to Get Life-Saving Resources into the Hands of Haitian Earthquake Victims

DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2010—“In the midst of the tragedy, there is also an opportunity for us to demonstrate God’s love in word and deed.” - Duane Zook, Global Chairman of Global Aid Network (more)

Global Aid Network Distributing Food to Haiti Earthquake Victims

DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2010—More Aid is Needed to Meet the Needs of Earthquake Victims (more)

Prepositioned Food and Shoes Provide Assistance to Haitian Earthquake Victims

DALLAS, Jan. 13, 2010—“Several months ago we shipped a container of food and shoes to Haiti ‘just in case disaster hit.’ It’s incredible how God uniquely positioned us to be ready at Haiti’s greatest time of need.” - Duane Zook, Global Chairman of Global Aid Network (more)