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January 2009

MCC prepares shipment of blankets and relief supplies for Gaza MCC is joining other relief organizations in calling for Israel to lift restrictions on aid to Gaza.
MCC aids church in providing for displaced families in Colombia Families were forced to abandon land because of fighting between illegal paramilitary groups in the Choco province.
MCC Central States responds to ongoing effects of ICE raid in Iowa Funds will help families affected by immigration raid to pay rent and utility bills.
MCC U.S. sends letter to President Bush on Gaza situation Letter calls for cease-fire and asks that humanitarian aid be allowed into Gaza.
MCC increases aid, advocacy for Gaza Partner organizations are distributing food, water and blankets to Gazans who have lost their homes.
MCC Canada sends letter to Prime Minister on Gaza situation. Letter urges leader to ask for an end to fighting and for all parties to allow humanitarian aid into the region.

December 2008

MCC boosts humanitarian aid to Gaza in wake of attacks MCC commits additional $15,000 for emergency food assistance following Israel's aerial bombardment of the impoverished region.
MCC provides food assistance in Gaza Economic blockade pushes people into deeper levels of poverty.
Inmates, former inmates launch CD of original music Proceeds from CD will support Open Circle, an MCC Manitoba program that supports prisoners and ex-prisoners through prison visitations and community integration.
As Somalia turmoil increases, humanitarian work continues MCC has supported a Somali women's organization for more than a decade in its work in water, education and financing for women to start small businesses.
Baltimore youth distribute comforters to refugees Through North Baltimore Mennonite Church, MCC comforters are given to Iraqi refugees.
MCC prepares to weather economic storm MCC is preparing for leaner times but remains optimistic that a faithful constituency and diverse sources of income will lessen impact.
MCC launches new Seed program for young adults The two-year program is for young adults aged 20-30.

November 2008

AIDS clinic in Nigeria inspires visiting medical workers Learning tour offered chance to learn about global AIDS issues and care for AIDS patients.
Songs connect lives of countless people Three CDs released by MCC Alberta in partnership with Foothills Mennonite Church raise money for MCC HIV and AIDS work.
HIV experience in Africa to benefit Canadian clinic Participant reflects on impact of three-week cross-cultural MCC learning tour to Kenya and Tanzania.
Food for all quilts Help MCC provide food for people in need by creating a basket design fabric block to be used in quilts for MCC relief sales.
Global food crisis gets personal for Mennonite students MCC United Nations Office seminar offers students a chance to learn about world food issues.
Winning speech emphasizes becoming anti-racist Annual C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest is for students in Mennonite and Brethren in Christ universities and colleges in Canada and the United States.
MCC and BIC Church respond to hunger in Zimbabwe MCC is supporting Zimbabwe's Brethren in Christ Church in providing emergency food supplies to 23 high schools after a four-month delay imposed by the government because of political tensions.
Students connect with refugees, start club for kids Club grew out of leader's friendship with refugees from Sudan.
Summer Service workers share respect, build relationships Workers lead activities at a camp of White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church in Busby, Mont.
MCC increases relief and peace work in eastern Congo MCC plans to provide $280,000 in aid to people affected by war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
MCC responds to flooding in Nepal MCC seeks blankets for families affected by flooding.
MCC reviews material resources program MCC's material resource program ships hundreds of tons of basic supplies, such as blankets and canned meat, to people around the world each year.
MCC responds to crisis in eastern Congo MCC is accepting financial contributions to help provide relief to people affected by violence in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

October 2008

Global perspectives on trauma healing Participant in international conference on trauma healing reflects on her work in Serbia.
MCC Central States responds to immigration raid MCC provides food and financial support to assist families.
MCC launches multimillion-dollar appeal for southern Sudan The 10-year campaign is focused on rebuilding schools, supporting education, assisting farmers and promoting peace in southern Sudan.
Envisioning MCC's future MCC invites public to be part of conversations shaping the future of MCC.