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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does MCC still feed the hungry?
- How does MCC make sure its emergency food aid gets to the people who need it?
- Where does MCC get its dollars?
- What percentage of MCC's budget is used for administrative overhead?
- How is MCC accountable to the churches that support it?
- Do MCC workers share the gospel?
- Does MCC work with mission boards?
- How does MCC relate to government?
- Why is peace important to MCC?
- Does MCC still need volunteers?
- How can I get involved in MCC?
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Does MCC still feed the hungry?
Yes. MCC ships some food aid from North America, however, where possible, food is purchased locally. This helps the local
economy and is often more economical. Sometimes a North
American food commodity is not appropriate, so it is shipped
overseas where it is traded for a usable commodity. MCC and
its partners continue to work at solving the root causes of
food shortages, such as poverty and war.
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How does MCC make sure its emergency food aid gets to the people who need it?
MCC food aid is given through trusted local partners who know the situation and can best help those in need. In areas
where MCC has no workers and where MCC does not have
an established relationship with a local group, MCC sends its
own workers or asks local church representatives to visit regularly
to make sure resources are properly used.
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Where does MCC get its dollars?
Mennonite and Brethren in Christ supporters provide more than half of MCC's income. This includes money raised
through relief sales and thrift shops. Other significant sources
of income are grants, the largest coming from the Canadian
government, and contributions from MCC partners who help
support MCC volunteers working with them.
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What percentage of MCC's budget is used for administrative overhead?
In recent years about 17 percent of the MCC budget has gone
for administrative costs such as office maintenance, staff
salaries and overhead for MCC, MCC Canada, MCC U.S. and
the provincial and regional offices.
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How is MCC accountable to the churches that support it?
The boards of MCC, MCC Canada, MCC U.S. and the provincial and regional MCC offices are comprised of representatives
of Mennonite and Brethren in Christ conferences in
Canada and the United States.
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Do MCC workers share the gospel?
Yes. MCC workers witness to their faith in both word and deed. Workers are active in local churches with some participating
in Sunday school, adult Bible studies and other evangelistic
and church planting activities. A number of Mennonite
churches trace their origins to MCC service such as in
Ethiopia, Haiti, Bolivia, Japan, Paraguay and Taiwan.
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Does MCC work with mission boards?
Yes. MCC has many cooperative programs with U.S. and Canadian Mennonite and Brethren in Christ mission boards as
well as with local Mennonite and Brethren in Christ church
groups, such as in Honduras, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Colombia
and Zimbabwe.
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How does MCC relate to government?
MCC enters into agreements with existing governments where we work. In doing so, MCC takes care not to make agreements
that would hinder following its principles of serving those in
need, regardless of their race, religion or nationality. MCC also
witnesses to governments in Canada and the United States
calling them to remember the needs of the poor. This witness
is rooted in Christian faith rather than a political ideology.
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Why is peace important to MCC?
MCC addresses peace and justice issues out of a commitment to Jesus and his way of love. MCC views war and other
violent conflicts as a primary cause for hunger and poverty.
MCC works at promoting the biblical teaching of peace as a
way to address international issues, encourage fellowship with
Christians in areas of tension, care for the environment, witness
to government and assist in the formation of local peacemaking
groups. For some peace concerns, such as military conscription
and the draft, member conferences have asked MCC
to monitor these issues and keep the church informed.
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Does MCC still need volunteers?
Yes. MCC needs new volunteers each year to join in short and long term assignments. MCC needs workers with various
skills and levels of experience, such as nurses, teachers, agriculturists,
clerical workers, peace trainers, social workers and
warehouse staff.
MCC board-appointed workers must be committed Christians, active members of a local church and accept the
biblical teaching of nonviolence.
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How can I get involved in MCC?
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