Landing page
… globe, fulfilling Christ's command to love our neighbors. Volunteers are a driving force behind MCC’s Material …
Canada
Story
… the Out of the Cold movement -- pop-up shelters staffed by volunteers. But as homelessness persisted, a combination of … mixed with a new wave of powerful street drugs pushed the volunteer-run Out of the Cold approach beyond its capacity. …
Event
… For the past 45 years, dedicated volunteers have kept the tradition of the relief sale alive. … fruit, baskets full of chocolate, Pastors and youth who volunteered their time, football and volleyball tickets, …
Ohio, Great Lakes
Story
… made the store a fun, inviting place for customers and volunteers alike while raising funds for MCC’s work around … in what her husband Neal called “her mission” working with volunteers of all ages in the thrift shop and Ten Thousand … to come in, but through the way she interacted with volunteers and customers. “Her legacy of treating everyone …
Migration and Refugees
Resource
… Identify who can provide leadership to organize and direct volunteers, resources and donations. It is helpful to have at … and provide mutual encouragement. From there, recruit volunteers to help with pre-arrival and post-arrival tasks. … people lose momentum so host an Onboarding Party where volunteers can connect with one another while completing …
Justice and Equity
Pennsylvania
Story
… of deodorant, bar of bath soap and bottle of lotion. … … Volunteers from Circle of Hope, KBN and the local community … Material Resources Center in Ephrata, Pa., a core group of volunteers assisted in readying kit supplies for packaging. …
Climate Change
Virginia
Story
… In 2016, a group of volunteers gathered to install 180 solar panels on the roof … While the shop does not resell every donation, staff and volunteers look over items closely to determine value before …
Food
Ontario
Story
… a unique piece of equipment that engages thousands of volunteers every year. However, due to the increasing … highest possible safety for the food, the staff and our volunteers.” … In the past, the mobile meat cannery has … depend on the generous continued support from donors and volunteers. “We know that meat canning is a special …
Migration and Refugees
Arizona
Story
… Arizona, earlier this year. Omar said that the center’s volunteers had been the most welcoming people he had met … country by U.S. immigration officials. I am one of many volunteers at Casa Alitas who greet people who have fled … journey. “The attention at Casa Alitas was phenomenal. The volunteers were charismatic and attentive, providing us with …
Restorative Justice
Ontario
Story
… The dedication and compassion of countless staff and volunteers have left an indelible mark on communities across … with sadness and disappointment by core members, dedicated volunteers, staff, and community partners. In the coming …
Disaster response
Ontario
Story
… in the MCC world and to each of the nearly 30,000 volunteers who work with it across the US and Canada every … local canning committees over the years in rallying the volunteers, sourcing the meat, the logistics - there’s a lot … engagement activity, bringing in a wide diversity of volunteers. And finally, we will explore canning of other …