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July 2010

The many facets of MCC thrift shops in the U.S. Inexpensive quality goods, sense of community, funds raised for the work of MCC are all hallmarks of the MCC thrift shop network.
MCC and MEDA collaborate to help Haiti’s homeless MCC and MEDA collaborate to repair and rebuild hundreds of homes in Haiti, primarily those of microfinance clients, most of whom are women.
Workers begin assignments with MCC MCC commissioned 22 new workers for service in assignments in Canada, the United States and overseas.
Mudslides sweep away homes in Guatemala MCC sends support to families in Guatemala who lost their homes in late May mudslides.
MCC joins efforts to minimize election violence in Burundi MCC joins other peace groups in an effort to minimize election violence in Burundi.
Bolivia day care plants ‘seeds of love’ MCC-supported day care in Bolivia provides food, education and care for children. The day care also offers individual counseling and group workshops for their parents, who are often single mothers and who struggle financially.
Retired farmer busy making patchwork blankets for MCC Nearly 92 years old, Cornelius Harder has made more than 2,000 blankets that have been distributed to people experiencing poverty, war and disasters.

June 2010

Find tools for peace in MCC kit New MCC resource available for those who want to learn more about peace.
MCC offers new summer resource for children The MCC Hello Summer Fun Pack offers activities and resources for children.
New CD — a Canada-Kenya collaboration Proceeds from “Take Your Place” — a new CD/DVD by Canadian folk musicians and Maasai choirs — support MCC’s HIV and AIDS program, Generations.
Tools help Congolese refugees rebuild livelihoods Refugee families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo return home and begin farming with tools provided by MCC through its partner, Church of Christ of Congo.
J. Ron Byler named MCC U.S. transitional executive director Byler to guide MCC U.S. in immediate future while long-term executive director is sought.
MCC service workers needed in Haiti, Latin America Assignments in Haiti top list of many openings for MCC workers in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Quilt for peace Quilters are asking for contributions of peace-themed quilt blocks to create quilts that will raise money for MCC.
MCC urges governments to end Gaza blockade MCC calls for end to long-standing blockade that has devastating effect on Gaza's 1.5 million Palestinians.

May 2010

MCC urges Obama administration to avoid military might in central Africa MCC encourages Obama administration to fully utilize the diplomatic and economic elements of U.S foreign policy, rather than military might, to disarm rebels in central Africa.
MCC helps build flood-resistant houses in Vietnam MCC helps build flood-resistant houses in Vietnam to replace those damaged by fall typhoons and regular flooding.
For Lao refugee, passion for photography began in small-town Saskatchewan Inspired by the late Wally Ewert, MCC sponsored refugee Chai Bouphaphanh's most recent success is having a photograph that he entered in a contest selected for the National Geographic collection of photographs.
MCC helps Palestinian refugee children succeed academically MCC’s Global Family education sponsorship program helps a Lebanon organization expand remedial education and give new hope to students and families.

April 2010

Sisters express gratitude by making quilts and comforters Recipients of material aid more than 60 years ago use their skills to provide similar relief for people in need through MCC and other organizations.
Upcoming concerts to launch new MCC CD featuring Maasai choirs Take Your Place, a CD/DVD featuring Calgary vocalist Kim Thiessen, Winnipeg musician Darryl Neustaedter Barg and church choirs from Maasai communities in Kenya, will be launched at a series of CD release concerts in Manitoba and Alberta.
MCC aims to shrink carbon footprint MCC aims at reducing its carbon footprint by 20 percent over the next 10 years, by addressing air travel and building efficiency.
Travelling art exhibition explores food justice issues In Manitoba, travelling art exhibition explores food justice issues
MCC plans long-term recovery in Haiti MCC establishes priorities and plans that will guide its on-going response in Haiti.
MCC to help build infrastructure in rural Haiti By building infrastructure in Haiti’s rural areas, MCC supports the desire of Haitians and government officials who want decentralization.
Pray for peace in Sudan MCC asks for prayer for Sudan as the country’s fragile peace is threatened by controversial elections.

March 2010

“A Table of Sharing” to mark MCC's 90th year June academic conference will mark MCC’s 90th anniversary, explore MCC’s role in Mennonite identity.
MCC partners in Congo injured in March 20 attack Vehicle ambushed on return from visit to site designated for humanitarian aid project.
“Turning toward peace” aims to help Afghan children MCC U.S. initiative provides avenue for war tax resisters to help children in Afghanistan.
Perspective: The place of peace in constructing Haiti MCC considers the place of peace in long-term response in Haiti.