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September 2010

MCC U.S. Washington Office announces $500 essay contest MCC U.S. Washington Office offers $500 for top high school essay related to Palestine and Israel, immigration or military spending.
Summer Service Program worker grows into leadership MCC U.S.’ Summer Service Worker program participant Chris Collier practices his leadership skills as “Captain Chris,” organizer of a Vacation Bible School in Chicago.
MCC’s IVEPers continue to bear fruit On the 60th anniversary of Mennonite Central Committee’s International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP), IVEP graduates continue to use what they learned in their home countries.
Donations help meet needs in Pakistan Livelihoods, homes and the health of unborn children and their mothers are threatened by flooding in Pakistan. Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is using donations of nearly $700,000 to address these needs.
An Open Pastoral Letter to Anabaptist Churches from MCC U.S. Amid increasing anti-Islam sentiment, MCC U.S. urges U.S. Anabaptist congregations to offer support and encouragement to local Muslim communities. Read an MCC U.S. open pastoral letter.

August 2010

Race against time in Pakistan Situation in Pakistan worsens following massive flooding.
Obituary - Glen D. Lapp The family shares the obituary of Glen D. Lapp.
Statement from the family of Glen D. Lapp The family of MCC worker Glen D. Lapp, who died last week in Afghanistan, shares this statement.
MCC grieves worker killed in Afghanistan An MCC worker in Afghanistan is among those killed in an attack in northeastern Afghanistan.
Displaced Colombian community, supported by MCC, may get compensation for losses Displaced community in Colombia participates in hearing with paramilitary leaders to determine compensation for being forced from their homes.

July 2010

The many facets of MCC thrift shops in the U.S. Inexpensive quality goods, sense of community, funds raised for the work of MCC are all hallmarks of the MCC thrift shop network.
MCC and MEDA collaborate to help Haiti’s homeless MCC and MEDA collaborate to repair and rebuild hundreds of homes in Haiti, primarily those of microfinance clients, most of whom are women.
Workers begin assignments with MCC MCC commissioned 22 new workers for service in assignments in Canada, the United States and overseas.
Mudslides sweep away homes in Guatemala MCC sends support to families in Guatemala who lost their homes in late May mudslides.
MCC joins efforts to minimize election violence in Burundi MCC joins other peace groups in an effort to minimize election violence in Burundi.
Bolivia day care plants ‘seeds of love’ MCC-supported day care in Bolivia provides food, education and care for children. The day care also offers individual counseling and group workshops for their parents, who are often single mothers and who struggle financially.
Retired farmer busy making patchwork blankets for MCC Nearly 92 years old, Cornelius Harder has made more than 2,000 blankets that have been distributed to people experiencing poverty, war and disasters.

June 2010

Find tools for peace in MCC kit New MCC resource available for those who want to learn more about peace.
MCC offers new summer resource for children The MCC Hello Summer Fun Pack offers activities and resources for children.
New CD — a Canada-Kenya collaboration Proceeds from “Take Your Place” — a new CD/DVD by Canadian folk musicians and Maasai choirs — support MCC’s HIV and AIDS program, Generations.
Tools help Congolese refugees rebuild livelihoods Refugee families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo return home and begin farming with tools provided by MCC through its partner, Church of Christ of Congo.
J. Ron Byler named MCC U.S. transitional executive director Byler to guide MCC U.S. in immediate future while long-term executive director is sought.
MCC service workers needed in Haiti, Latin America Assignments in Haiti top list of many openings for MCC workers in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Quilt for peace Quilters are asking for contributions of peace-themed quilt blocks to create quilts that will raise money for MCC.
MCC urges governments to end Gaza blockade MCC calls for end to long-standing blockade that has devastating effect on Gaza's 1.5 million Palestinians.

May 2010

MCC urges Obama administration to avoid military might in central Africa MCC encourages Obama administration to fully utilize the diplomatic and economic elements of U.S foreign policy, rather than military might, to disarm rebels in central Africa.
MCC helps build flood-resistant houses in Vietnam MCC helps build flood-resistant houses in Vietnam to replace those damaged by fall typhoons and regular flooding.
For Lao refugee, passion for photography began in small-town Saskatchewan Inspired by the late Wally Ewert, MCC sponsored refugee Chai Bouphaphanh's most recent success is having a photograph that he entered in a contest selected for the National Geographic collection of photographs.
MCC helps Palestinian refugee children succeed academically MCC’s Global Family education sponsorship program helps a Lebanon organization expand remedial education and give new hope to students and families.

April 2010

Sisters express gratitude by making quilts and comforters Recipients of material aid more than 60 years ago use their skills to provide similar relief for people in need through MCC and other organizations.