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The Dismukes Project provides a unique experience to learn more about Black history and experiences in the coalfields of Appalachia, while also learning the incredible story of Dr. Henry Dodford Dismukes. Dismukes, an African American Physician in …
Indiana
Story
In August 2021, we welcomed Monica Raharjo into our home as an IVEP participant in Elkhart, Indiana. Monica fully joined in our family life — including a son’s wedding — and she became very dear to us. When she departed in July 2022, we told her that we …
Pennsylvania
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… IVEPer from Republic of Korea (South Korea) who would be volunteering at Water Street Mission, which is near our home …
Indiana, Tanzania, Mozambique
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… I didn’t sign up to be an official IVEP host family, we volunteered to be a respite home. Sometimes that resulted in …
Education
Bolivia
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… What do cooking and graphic design have in common? For Adi Nugroho, it’s never been about mastering either of these skills. Technical skills are simply the backdrop for developing emotional tools and creating a space for connection, even across …
Disaster response
Palestine and Israel
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… that amid all that was happening around them, staff and volunteers were already focusing on how they could best aid … a podcast … Header photo caption: Firas Hamlawi, right, a volunteer, and staff member Rifqah Hamlawi, center, of MCC …
Justice and Equity
United States, Pennsylvania
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… to me to be here because when I see these people [volunteering], I think of my brother.” … … ChiChi Oguekwe, … in action.” … … For Esther Hong, an MCC International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) participant from Cambodia, …
Disaster response
Manitoba
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… has meant the world. Not only to Sophia, but even to her volunteers. Anne Plett (02:46): Hi, I'm Anne Plett and I work … et cetera, et cetera. Kyle Rudge (03:16): Anne has been a volunteer with material resources, or MR for short, as you'll …
Justice and Equity
Ohio, Great Lakes
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Summers for college students can take a variety of forms. For Tylah Cline, participating in MCC’s Summer Service program was a great way to launch into her senior year and build on her passion for racial justice. Cline is dedicated to her home …
Asia
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… from his friends who participated in MCC’s International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) and how the program had an …
Poverty Reduction
British Columbia
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… always new ways we could use your help! Hear about current volunteer opportunities with the Homelessness Prevention and …