United States
Story
… Our task at the MRC was to lift and stack all the food cans onto the loaders so they could be picked up by the … I had accomplished and when I was told that those boxes of canned meat (chicken and turkey) were destined to Nyangungu, … existence of these problems and your humble position, you can start working your way, one baby step at a time, toward a …
Migration and Refugees
Arizona
Story
… the United States. Casa Alitas is a shelter where migrants can stay temporarily after being released into the country by … the stranger. I am glad I and others at Casa Alitas can fulfill this mission. MCC, too, is part of this work, and … by emailing welcome@mcc.org or calling (717) 863-9425. She can guide you or your church into specific ways to respond in …
Disaster response
Ukraine
Story
… set up a toilet so it could be adapted for those who can't move around on their own." And for many of the people … from the hospital. She did not see all the destruction and can't fully realize and believe that all this is actually … prepare meals and food packages for as many people as they can, baking their own bread multiple times a day. Pavel says …
British Columbia, Canada
Story
… of God's call and has shown her that even packaging goods can have a profound impact on her own life. With a new sense … kits, school kits and more! … There are several ways you can help make a meaningful impact through MCC's Material … packing kits or baling blankets. Your active participation can directly contribute to providing vital aid to those in …
Peace
Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), United States
Story
… aim of inflicting enough pain to force change. Sanctions can be placed against individuals (such as foreign officials … threatened by conflict or authoritarian rule, sanctions can be the difference between life and death, restricting … Sending basic items such as water filters or hygiene kits can require complicated,time-intensive exemptions from the …
Climate Change, Food
Bolivia
Story
… preserving and recovering native potato varieties that can adapt to the harsh weather conditions is a critical part … and carry the seeds from one to the other. With this, we can produce potatoes from generations ago. There are even … During a good harvest season, these communities can sell whatever food remains for extra profit in the local …
Education, Peace
Colorado
Story
… The first few months of being in a foreign country can be challenging for anyone, especially for those who are … the prospect of going down a snowy hill in a tube. As you can imagine, the IVEPer who forgot to bring her boots … “You only have to go down the hill once, and then you can sit by the fire if you want to.” Tubing is essentially …
Landing page
… If you'd rather not use an online giving registry, you can use pledge forms instead. When the fundraiser is … in person. Once you submit your donations to MCC, they can still be added to your registry and count toward your … Pledge form Thank you card If you have any questions, you can contact your local MCC office anytime. … Every donation …
Landing page
… with My Coins Count! … When we work together, we can make a difference in the world. … Track your progress: You can use a large container – one church used a wheelbarrow – … song sheet music My Coins Count food poster My Coins Count can wrap My Coins Count jug wrap My Coins Count food calendar …
Food, Peace
Myanmar (Burma)
Story
… experienced unlawful arrest. In this situation, everyone can be arrested and, actually, the military can shoot anyone, anytime, even in the largest city. They … conscription. The military sometimes will use people who can’t fight to clear a field of land mines ahead of the …
Peace
United States
Story
… The danger of forgetting our first language is like what can happen with two vectors in physics. Like two arrows … to sociology as our first language, those approaches can gradually take us far from faith. During orientation for … the long-term effect?” Repeatedly, the answer is that we can be seeking peace and justice, and still lose our way. One …