Operation Blessing International
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Founded on November 14, 1978, the Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Since inception, OBI has helped more than 155 million people in 96 countries and all 50 states as well as distributed good valued at more than $500 million.
OBI came together under the guidance and leadership of businessman and philanthropist Pat Robertson. The corporation was set up to help struggling individuals and families with donated items from viewers of The 700 Club, Robertson's daily television program.
External link
- http://www.ob.org (http://www.ob.org/)