Operation Blessing International
Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation (OBI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Beginning in 1978, OBI has operations in 105 countries and all 50 US states, providing goods and services valued at more than $3.1 billion. Implementing programs that provide disaster relief, medical aid, clean water, hunger relief, community development and orphan care, Operation Blessing is governed by a national board of directors that includes founder M. G. "Pat" Robertson.
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