Stories and resources

February 2009

Student Activism I Student Activism I
How Our Beliefs Changed How Our Beliefs Changed
How I Became a Conscientious Objector How I Became a Conscientious Objector
Young People and the Military Young People and the Military
Student Activism II Student Activism II
Hearts for service: recycling for MCC Volunteers work on various recycling projects at the Ephrata, Pa., Material Resource Center to raise money for MCC.

January 2009

MCC to implement budget cuts Amid the global economic crisis, MCC is reducing its budget in the coming year.
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.
Global Family Global Family
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.
Tsunami Response Tsunami Response
Immigration: In a new land Immigrants and refugees from around the world build new lives in the U.S. and Canada.

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.
SALT SALT
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.
Stephanie revised Stephanie revised
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.