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May 2012

MCC's Best Kept Secret Passion for education leads retired teacher to be an ambassador for education sponsorship in the Middle East.

April 2012

Together we can Five hundred volunteers ready to descend on Elmira to can meat for MCC
Heroes building hope in Attawapiskat A work and learn team from southern Ontario builds homes and relationships in Attawapiskat.
MCC wants your e-waste Bring new life from old electronics this Earth Day.

March 2012

World Water Day: A Watershed Moment MCCO invites a minute of time to remember First Nations and their quest for water protection
MCCO writes to Provincial Government on Budget 2012 and Social Assistance Review Eradicating poverty must remain a goal during significant policy and budget decisions
MCC responds in Middle East with kits, food, grassroots peacebuilding MCC supports efforts of local organizations in Syria and Jordan that are helping people affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria.

February 2012

Heifer sale raises over $220 thousand for MCC Top heifer, Fradon Armstead Autum, headlines another successful Heifer sale.
Vocal resistance to the War of 1812 being remembered during Bicentennial Niagara-based committee seeks to be a witness to peace and objection to war amid the commemorations of the War of 1812.
MCC Ontario Adapts to New Refugee Sponsorship Rules MCC Ontario is adapting to New Refugee Sponsorship Rules
MCCO joins others in recognizing the Hampstead tragedy Info on how to donate now available

January 2012

Tradition continues with Heifer Sale planned for February 17, 2012 Agricultural community raises funds for relief, development and peace around the world.

December 2011

Government imposed solutions won’t resolve First Nations housing crisis While recent media attention has focused on the shortage of houses and lack of water and sewage systems in the Attawapiskat First Nation community in northern Ontario, many other First Nations communities are experiencing similar problems
MCCO urges stronger commitment to renewable energy MCCO encourages politicians and policymakers to strengthen commitment to Feed-in-Tariff program
Kit the Season! 10,000 School Kits and 10,000 Hygiene Kits Needed This Christmas, you can help MCC replenish its supply of school and hygiene kits.

November 2011

Building Hope: MCC Ontario stands with Attawapiskat MCCO will continue to work with remote First Nations communities to ensure sustainable housing solutions.
Low German conference breaks down stereotypes Low German conference breaks down stereotypes
MSCU building for the future with MCC Ontario MSCU announces major gift to support MCCO's building campaign
Constructing Nations: 101 Students learn about nation building at MCC United Nation office seminar

October 2011

MCC Thrift Shops share a message of peace A simple but profound call to action is prominently displayed on posters and peace buttons at MCC thrift shops across Ontario
Longtime staff and volunteer moves on after another ‘season’ of service at MCC Mary Fast recognized for 10 years of voluntary service
MCCO urges all parties to work together for a poverty free Ontario A letter to Premier McGuinty
Volunteers “Care and Share” their gifts with local community and around the world Thrift shop celebrates 30th anniversary and recognizes 16 volunteers
MCCO Building for the Future Building for the Future; Making a Difference Today!
Ride for Refuge a HUGE Success! Over $44,000 raised for those needing refuge
East Africa drought response grows Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) response to the drought and food crisis in East Africa continues to expand.
MCC Ontario asks the federal government to give careful consideration to the implications of Bill C-10 Appeal on Bill C-10
Education for Transformation Yella, a Middle Eastern Learning Tour for young adults, provides opportunity for transformation

September 2011

MCC Ontario wins 10kW solar panels YouTube video lands MCC Ontario $70,000 solar panels
The Residential School Story...in Ontario An invitation to dialogue about Mennonite-run residential schools in Northern Ontario
MCC sends meat and blankets after fires. 500 quilts to Aboriginal community in Northern Ontario

August 2011

Zeal to punish eliminates a useful tool Emile Therien argues for conditional sentencing and restorative justice
Preparing for leadership in Hmong Mennonite church MCC Summerbridge participant eager to share his skills.
MCC expands response for East Africa drought Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has surpassed its initial target of raising $1 million for the East Africa drought and is now expanding its response to the continuing crisis in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.

July 2011

Relief to remote First Nation Communities in response to devastating forest fires Far North forest fire relief needed
MCC requests $1 million for East Africa MCC's response to drought in East Africa
MCC provides food, encourages peace as South Sudan becomes independent As South Sudan independence approaches on July 9, MCC and its partners provide food and material resources to those displaced by violence in contested areas and encourage a peaceful transition.

June 2011

Low German conference a huge success Low German networking conference '11
Just Food exhibit opening at Conrad Grebel University College Nineteen visual artists from around the world connect the right to food with a faith based response to hunger.
Generations Thrift Shop: A Volunteer's Story Volunteer Vidya Krishnan finds community at MCC Thrift Shop
Volunteer opportunity in Ontario community a ‘perfect placement’ for Zimbabwean Bhekimpilo Moyo, from Zimbabwe is spending a year in Stouffville, Ontario through MCC’s International Volunteer Exchange Program.
MCC supporters’ gifts to Japan will aid clean up, trauma healing Gifts given to MCC to respond to March disasters in Japan will be channeled through trusted partners – Church World Service and the Anabaptist churches of Japan.
Daring to dream big in a new country. Palestinian family comes to Waterloo Region through Refugee Sponsorship program

May 2011

Weather Fine, People Generous at Mennonite Relief Sale $350,000 raised for the work of MCC
Breaking ground together An Interfaith bridge building event

April 2011

MCC program reaches out to moms A moms and tots program in Chatham reaches out to Low German newcomers.

March 2011

World Water Day, March 22, 2011: The Fast Flowing Current of Inequity March 22 is World Water Day
Hillcrest Opens House Hillcrest Solar Open House
Visits deepen connection between Ontario church and MCC work in southern Africa A reunion of friends.

February 2011

"This string held my life." Lee Vang's school kit bag