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Disaster strikes. Homes destroyed. Families left hungry and overwhelmed. Convoy Of Hope rolls 18-wheelers into fires and floods loaded with FREE food, cleaning supplies, toothbrushes and towels in the name of Jesus. K-LOVE’s Richard Hunt talks with COH spokesperson Jeff Nene and fleet manager Frank Senkinc about the ministry impact.

Listen as Air1's Monika Kelly chats with Jennifer McConn and her 7-year-old son, Roman McConn. who is making a huge difference in the lives of shelter dogs as he stars in countless YouTube videos. Roman's sweet engagement with each dog lets viewers know that the four-legged friends are safe for children. Project Freedom Ride, a non-profit founded by Roman and his mom, Jennifer, have rescued more than 1400 dogs.

Police Officers Suffering PTSD, Anger, Addiction Get Help Accidents. Assaults. Police officers see the worst of what happens to humans. That regular dose of tragedy breeds anger that can drive first responders to addiction, abuse -- and even suicide. Serve & Protect provides a confidential hotline to get trauma off their chest. K-LOVE's(Air1’s) Frank Hammond talks with retired cop Rob Michaels, CEO of Serve & Protect and Andy Green, retired police detective, Franklin Police Dept.

As thousands of people fled from the deadly path of the Camp Fire in California, some evacuees arrived in the city of Roseville. There, they found safety and incredible blessings from local residents.

The Eliza Hope Center was inspired by the short life of Eliza Hope Darby. Eliza's mom Aimee Talks with Air1's George Rath about her life, the center and Crosswalk Church offering a Sunday class for families who have a special needs child.

Jessica Hurlbut has a good reason. Air1's Billie Branham explains.

Veterans Community Project operates in Kansas City, Missouri to supply employment and mental health resources regardless of discharge status. Men and women live in 'barracks-style' homes specifically-designed for vets suffering P.T.S.D. Air1's Joel Reagan asks Brandonn Mixon, himself a disabled vet, about how VCP successfully rehabilitates America's forgotten soliders.

With the motto 'proud to serve again' veterans can choose to transition from military life to active duty as highschool teachers. Participating vets say Troops To Teachers gives them a way to continue their service to the country. Air1's Billie Branham finds out how from new teachers Betsy Vane, RN and Dr. Christopher Perrin.

Many churches have community gardens but few can come close to the scale and success of Shiloh Field in Denton, Texas. Shiloh is a 14-and-a-half acre plot of land that produces enough food to feed 5,000 people a year.

A married couple felt called by God to become foster parents. Air1's Tim Luttrell says over the course of the next 22 years Pastor Ron and Terri Robinson helped more than 65 kids.

Listen as Air1's Monika Kelly talks about an Ashland, Kentucky student leadership plan to renovate a box truck into a food truck that will serve fresh, hot meals to hungry and homeless students on weekends and during school breaks.

A unique ministry is teaching teenagers all over America how to share the Good News of Christ. Listen to Air1's Rafael Sierra's report

Inspired by the story of young King Josiah in the Bible, Fields of Faith is similar to a school pep rally. Air1's Tim Luttrell says it’s not about getting students fired up for a football game. It’s about getting them fired up for Jesus.

Brian Smith is Social Media Director for Athletes In Action and is campus director at University of Wisconsin-Madison. He talks with Air1's George Rath about a variety of ways athletes can keep their focus on glorifying God in their lives and in their sport.

A 10-year-old fell from tree and impaled himself on a metal rod. Air1's Tim Luttrell says Xavier Cunningham survived after a worldwide outpouring of prayer.

Simple Church was looking for a place to hold worship services but kept hitting brick walls. Air1's Tim Luttrell says a building designed for death helped the young church come to life.

Rachel McDowell, consumer and retail food safety specialist with North Carolina State extension tell Air1's Billie Branham what to keep and what to throw out

The Foresthill Bridge towers 730 ft above unforgiving earth. Armed with colorful paper and zip ties, Brittney Hendricks and Notes of Hope volunteers go to the edge to leave messages for lonely souls. At least one suicidal person so far called the hotline after seeing a note. “We don’t want anyone to feel like they’re so alone they don’t have any other choice but to jump.” Air1's Marya Morgan reports from the bridge.

A man's passion for his animals leads him to share Jesus with hundreds of thousands. Hear Air1's Billie Branham share his story.

Alex Gregory reports on a 9-11 Memorial Ceremony in Havelock North Carolina