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Operation Blessing International

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.

OCI came together under the guidance and leadership of businessman and philanthropist M.G. 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.



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