Migration and Refugees
Ontario, Canada
Story
… Each of the 13,000 refugees who have been resettled in Canada through MCC over the last 42 years has been offered a … every person that has the chance to start their life in Canada brings with them a unique personality and experience … and are serving their neighbors in whatever capacity they can. Here are the stories of four newcomers and how they are …
United States
Story
… the past 60 years people have gathered across the U.S. and Canada to auction off quilts, sell furniture, artisanal … from their cars. Florence Gingrich said, ‘Even though we can't physically come together, I felt more community than I … times to make the festival happen." … Even though we can't physically come together, I felt more community than I …
Climate Change
Canada
Advocacy Campaign
… globally and requires action from all countries. For Canada, our role in responding to the impacts of climate … for their role in causing climate change. For example, Canada’s emissions are 15.4 tons per person, while Zimbabwe’s … government to take climate action! With your help, Canada can be a better climate neighbour, and a leader in working …
Migration and Refugees
British Columbia
Story
… years since she had applied for her brothers to come to Canada as refugees, fleeing the violence and unrest in their … Eritrea. While Eden left to seek her own refugee status in Canada many years before, Yonas and Tesfay fled to … know the status of his application for refugee status in Canada, so when his final interview was scheduled at the …
Indigenous Neighbors
Landing page
… voices guide listeners through key sites in Saskatchewan, Canada. Compelling stories and sometimes hard truths invite …
Manitoba
Landing page
… with no prospect of returning home start a new life in Canada. Through Welcome the Stranger – also known as the … of helpful information. Download our FAQ guide here . You can also contact MCC’s Welcome the Stranger Coordinator here …
Landing page
… Alberta Office 210-2946 32 Street NE Calgary, AB T1Y 6J7 Canada Phone : (403) 275-6935 Toll Free : (888) 622-6337 … MCC Thrift Shop 2946 32 Street NE Calgary, AB T1Y 6J7 Canada Phone : (403) 272-0282 Shop Hours : Monday to … Edmonton MCC Thrift Shop 12343 149 St Edmonton, AB T5L 2J5 Canada Phone : (780) 443-4047 Shop Hours : Monday to …
Conflict, Peace
Canada
Advocacy Campaign
… use or sale of weapons anywhere, one step our government can take in the right direction is to ensure that Canadian … to build weapons do not contribute to these atrocities. Canada has signed a global agreement, the Arms Trade Treaty, … creating an additional loophole where weapons made in Canada can be used to contribute to atrocities in other …
Disaster response
Palestine and Israel
Story
… humanitarian response in Gaza and to urge legislators in Canada and the U.S. to support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. To contact legislators in Canada, visit mcc.org/campaign/canadas-toolkit-peace-gaza . In the U.S. visit …
Landing page
… the gift of warmth to those who need it the most. If you can’t get your comforters in this month, don’t worry — … Ukraine, El Salvador, Malawi, Zambia and communities in Canada and the U.S. … For information about supplies: …
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… Types of legacy gifts in Canada … Types of legacy gifts in the U.S. … Every donation … … Cash gifts are often the simplest option and can be used immediately. Leaving a gift of cash in your will … cash: There are no costs to you during your lifetime. You can identify the amount that suits you, either a percentage …