SOS

01/16/2026

Translation - "God bless for everything you are doing. Thanks so much!"

Enjoy this message from Fletcher Padoko, founder of Kasupe Ministries and a long-time SOS partner, who returned to SOS week - now as a newly elected Member of Parliament in Malawi! Fletcher is deeply committed to improving healthcare in his district of Balaka, and his visit marked an exciting next chapter in our partnership.

He left with critical medical supplies—including dressings, gloves, and baby bottles—for the Balaka District Hospital. Together, we also began planning a full shipping container of medical aid to be sent in the coming months to further strengthen care for patients across the region.

From a grassroots partnership to national leadership, this is what sustainable impact looks like. 🌍

01/14/2026

Friends - our next FREE wheelchair repair and cleaning clinic is coming up in a few weeks at Louisville Central Community Centers, Inc. Spread the word to those in need!

Much gratitude for our sponsors who make this work possible! Park Community Foundation, Epiphany Catholic Church, Transit Authority of River City (TARC) and Louisville Metro Office of Social Services.💙

01/13/2026

These images tell a powerful story of SOS's impact in Pakistan. 💙

We shared a video last fall from Dr. Scott Armistead with INMED - Institute for International Medicine who visited SOS to pick up supplies for an upcoming medical mission trip. His team was able to treat 45–50 patients a day—many battling serious illnesses including diabetes, measles, Hepatitis A, tuberculosis, and mumps.

They saw an alarming surge in dengue fever cases, even at 4,000 feet in elevation, where mosquito-borne illness had never been recorded before. Recent flooding combined with low vaccination rates has created a dangerous situation for families in the region.

Among those treated was a young girl who developed pneumonia following measles—a life-threatening complication that required immediate care.

Because of your support, essential supplies are helping medical teams respond, treat, and save lives when it matters most.

01/08/2026

♥️ CEO Denise Sears shares the philosophy that drives SOS.
🔎 Check out Episode 58 of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast with Dr. Nia Imani: "Healing Beyond Borders: Denise Sears on Building Health Equity" for more on SOS's values, leadership, and commitment to increasing health equity.
🌐 https://soshealthandhope.org

01/07/2026

Thank you to this compassionate and fun group from KORT Physical Therapy who smiled while they sorted supplies at SOS! 👏

If you're looking to give back through volunteering this year, email Sarah.Mayer@soshealthandhope.org for info about opportunities with SOS. 💙

01/06/2026

Mending smiles and restoring hope.💚

SOS recently donated supplies for an Operation International medical team traveling to Vietnam. They screened 77 patients and performed 45 surgeries!! This included triplets who had their first cleft lip surgery at 3 months old and returned for the next phase of palette repair. They also treated a teenage boy who never learned to read because he had been forced out of school at a young age due to constant bullying.

Powerful words taken from the team's report... "Even the smallest act of compassion can ripple outward to change the course of a life." 💙

01/05/2026

We couldn't have said it better ourselves! SOS is proud to support your life-changing work, Project Recovery So. IN., Inc!

📦💙 Stocked, Ready, and Stepping Boldly into 2026 💙📦

Today we picked up a large supply order from our valued community partner, SOS—and our shelves are full as we head into 2026 prepared and ready to serve.

These supplies directly support our harm reduction outreach program, allowing us to continue breaking down barriers, mitigating harm, and increasing hope for individuals and families who need it most.

Each box represents safety, dignity, and a commitment to meeting people where they are—without judgment and without conditions.

We are deeply grateful for partnerships like this that help sustain and strengthen our mission. Because of community support, we are able to start the new year equipped to show up, respond to urgent needs, and continue saving lives.

✨ Together, we are building a healthier, more compassionate community—one outreach at a time.

12/31/2025

Last chance to double your impact before year’s end!

In 2025, you helped change and save more than 600,000 lives. Adam received a working wheelchair and moved off the streets into permanent housing. Brianna earned her Certified Nursing Assistant degree and is building a better future for herself and her young son. Mothers and infants will soon be saved in a new maternity hospital in Tamale, Ghana.

These stories are possible because of you—but so many are still waiting for help.

⏰Give now. It’s the last chance for your year-end gift to be matched and go twice as far. --> https://soshealthandhope.org/donate/

12/30/2025

Kiara James with Pushing Forward stopped by last week and told us how SOS has helped her meet the needs of those she serves. Take it from Kiara - the process of requesting supplies from SOS is easy, and we can help more individuals when we work together.

Keep up the great work, Kiara! We are honored to support your work empowering those with spinal cord injuries in our community!

12/29/2025

Year-end giving is critical to our work. 💙 It ensures SOS is ready to answer calls for help in 2026 — from mothers and children in the developing world, to neighbors here at home with unmet medical needs, to injured and abandoned animals in need of care.

SOS brought health & hope to thousands this year — helping children receive life-changing surgeries, empowering our neighbors with mobility challenges, and giving rescue pets a second chance at life.

👉 Give today and help us bring health and smiles in the New Year - https://soshealthandhope.org/donate/

12/23/2025

Grateful hearts and holiday spirit! ✨💙

This season, messages from our partners at UofL Health Parkland remind us why this work matters. We’re thankful for partnerships that make a difference and for a community that believes in lifting one another up. 🎄

12/21/2025

📍 SOS works both locally AND internationally to build health equity.
💡 CEO Denise Sears talks leadership, stories that keep her going, and the need for health equity with Dr. Nia Bailey, host of Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast.
🔎 Check out Episode 58: "Healing Beyond Borders: Denise Sears on Building Health Equity" for more on SOS's impact and how YOU can get involved.
🎥 Nia Imani