Manitoba
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MCC’s work in Manitoba
Read stories about the partnerships and people behind MCC’s work in Manitoba.
Threads – Youth Find Space to Grow at Sam’s Place
Sam's Place Coffee Youth Program
Threads – Everyone Belongs at MCC Thrift Shops
Threads – Bringing Domestic Violence in Faith Communities to Light
Domestic Violence: Deep Cultural Norms that Affect the Church event
Threads – From Strangers to Neighbours: The Power of Refugee Sponsorship with MCC
Discover how you can Welcome the Stranger
Threads – From Winnipeg to Zambia: Connecting Across Continents with Compassion
Learn more about MCC kits
Threads – Faith and Farming Bring Communities Together to End Hunger
Learn more about Grow Hope
Welcome the Stranger
MCC connects sponsors with displaced people worldwide through a cost-shared refugee sponsorship program (BVOR), matching refugees with no prior ties to Canada with private sponsorship groups. Sponsors provide 12 months of social, emotional and settlement support, with half of the costs covered by the Canadian government and the other half by MCC Manitoba’s Catalyst Fund.
Kits & Comforters
When you send kits and comforters to people who are in the midst of conflict, disaster or poverty, you provide a tangible reminder that their needs matter. Find out how you can make and send kits that share God’s love with those in need.
MCC Thrift Shops
When you shop, donate or volunteer with MCC Thrift shops, you support relief, development and peace around the world.
Manitoba’s 16 shop locations are thriving thanks to the time and talent of over 1,700 volunteers. Last year, our shops contributed more than $4.2 million to MCC’s work. Join us!
Sam's Place Coffee
Sam’s Place is a coffee shop and social enterprise of MCC Manitoba located in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. Sam’s Place equips and empowers young people to overcome barriers by bridging the gap toward meaningful employment.
Your purchases support our youth program. Any money you spend at Sam’s Place – including tips – go back into supporting the youth engagement program’s needs.
Peacebuilding & Advocacy
At MCC, peace is more than a wish. It’s work. That work spans from workshops about having difficult conversations, to urban-rural dialogue on faith and farming, to advocating for climate justice.
Together, we can make a difference.
Indigenous Neighbours
The Indigenous Neighbours program helps foster healing, friendship and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Manitobans. Partnering with Indigenous organizations, we support community empowerment, advocacy and equity efforts. We also facilitate learning through educational workshops, dialogue and various educational resources on Indigenous history, rights and concerns.
Abuse Response & Prevention
Abuse Response and Prevention is a Canada-wide MCC program addressing interpersonal violence and assisting those in need. MCC Manitoba empowers churches and individuals with resources, support and knowledge for trauma-sensitive responses to abuse.
Migration & Resettlement
MCC Manitoba partners with Manitobans to respond to the needs of refugees and displaced people around the world. We facilitate private refugee sponsorship, provide educational resources and advocate for fair legislation.
Your impact in Manitoba
We couldn’t do this without you. MCC’s work is only possible because of thousands of volunteers and supporters like you. Thank you for your generous gifts!
1,752
Volunteers with MCC Thrift shops
108
Refugees sponsored by Manitobans last year
7,622
Comforters donated last year in Manitoba for MCC relief work
4,317
People made a donation to MCC in Manitoba last year
Host a speaker
Invite MCC to speak or facilitate an interactive learning experience for your class, community or church. Topics range from the root causes of disaster, conflict and poverty, to climate action and creation care. All MCC facilitations are done by our staff and have no cost.
Our Shared Future
Work together to find ways to fight climate change while building peace. In small groups, participants explore scenarios, global challenges, and shared solutions that strengthen communities and protect the planet. For 6-40 people, ages 15 and up. 60-90 min.
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
Guided by a script, participants will explore the impacts of colonization and the resilience of Indigenous communities in Canada. This is an interactive activity with time for shared reflection. Options for youth or adult groups of 20 or more people. 75-120 min.
Forced to Flee
Experience the tough choices families face when forced to leave their homes due to conflict, disaster or persecution. In small groups, participants make decisions to stay safe, fed and healthy. For 15-80 or more people, this is an intergenerational exercise for ages 12 and up. 90 min.
Palestine Land Exercise
Explore the history and current context of Palestine and Israel. Participants “walk through” more than 100 years of history with readings and guided actions, ending with time for reflection and discussion. Ideal for groups of 25-30 people, ages 16 and over. 90 min.
Abuse prevention
Invite an abuse prevention specialist to walk alongside a challenging abuse situation in your community or talk about important topics like abuse prevention, healthy boundaries and relationships. Sessions focus on social media, gender stereotypes and active bystanders. Can be adapted for youth or adults.
Custom presentation
Host a speaker to learn about topics like MCC’s mission, disaster relief, comforter-making, climate change, or sermons for Sunday school and church groups. Sessions and discussions can be customized for groups of all ages.
Give a gift where needed most in Manitoba
Every donation makes a difference.