Migration and Refugees
Manitoba
Story
… welcomed as strangers to Canada through the Blended Visa Office Referral program or BVOR. Those that didn't know them, … be brought. The other program is called the Blended Visa Office Referral program, or BVOR. Maysoun Darweesh (03:31): …
Peace
Manitoba
Story
… and Bekah Sears, both working for MCC's Peace and Justice office, as they discuss climate change, advocacy and peace. … … and Bekah Sears, both working for MCC's Peace and Justice office, as they discuss climate change, advocacy and peace. …
Disaster response
Palestine and Israel
Story
… a high shelf between stacks of books in Nader Abuamsha’s office, there’s a small sign that reads, “Hope is the only … by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). As the central office of long-time MCC partner Near East Council of Churches …
Migration and Refugees
Ontario
Story
“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35 There are 22 scriptures in the Bible about welcoming newcomers from another land, but it could be argued that none resonate with …
Poverty Reduction
Canada
Story
… purchase and convert existing rental housing, hotels and offices into non-market rental housing. When Minister of … initiatives. In 2019, the Federal Government created the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate . The Federal Housing …
Landing page
… Anna is the co-director of MCC Canada’s Peace & Justice Office. Through her work, she has witnessed ordinary people …
Landing page
… form , fill it out and mail it to your local MCC office Set up your monthly payment over the phone by calling … with your local donor relations staff at one of our MCC offices . … There are several ways to set up monthly giving …
Climate Change
United States
Story
… trip on July 28, 2021. With support from MCC's Washington Office, they met with their elected officials to share … day. Anxious thoughts swirled: Will my congressperson’s office care about what I have to say? Will I be able to …
United States
Story
… Your letters, calls and meetings in Congressional offices help advance a Biblical vision of peace and justice. … San Pedro Sula, wrote Anna Vogt, Director of MCC’s Ottawa Office, “As waters rose, community and church members …
Justice and Equity
United States
Story
… Cesare Robinson, Assistant Director of Intervention (Bronx Office) with Common Justice. The conversation was facilitated … Robinson is the Assistant Director of Intervention (Bronx Office) with Common Justice. Before joining Common Justice, …
Manitoba
Story
… director for MCC Manitoba, based out of the Winnipeg office on 140 Bannatyne Avenue. Kyle Rudge (01:19): So how is … All our colleagues are in the same halls and the same offices and bumping into each other in good ways. Right? In …