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Immigration legal toolbox  There are many ways churches and individuals can respond to the needs of immigrants in their community. One way is by helping immigrants with legal paperwork. There is already a shortage of legal service providers and, after the president's executive action in November 2014, this need has increased. Churches exploring starting legal documentation programs can find several useful resources on MCC's website, including toolkits, guides and training opportunities. Visit mcc.org/immigration-toolbox for more information and to download a bulletin insert to share with your congregation. |
New Bulletin Announcements
Apply for MCC's Serving and Learning Together (SALT) program  Know a young adult who might be interested in a year-long, cross-cultural service experience? Through Mennonite Central Committee's Serving and Learning Together (SALT) program, young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 from the U.S. and Canada serve internationally in a wide variety of positions in fields like education, agriculture, health care, information technology, peace and more! Visit mcc.org/salt for additional information, and be sure to apply by February 15 to be guaranteed consideration for this year. |
Church leadership week at Sharing with Appalachian People (SWAP)  MCC's Sharing with Appalachian People (SWAP) program is pleased to announce Church Leadership Week on March 23-28 for pastors, youth leaders, ministers and others who will potentially be leading new SWAP groups. Fees have been waived for this event, so those attending would be responsible only for their own transportation to and from the SWAP site in Hindman, Ky. Please call the SWAP office at (606) 633-5065 for more information. |
MCC's Haiti earthquake response,
five years later  With the support of your generous donations, over the past five years Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has used $16.9 million to help Haitians recover from the earthquake that devastated the capital of Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas on Jan. 12, 2010. After addressing urgent needs, MCC focused on repairing and building houses, strengthening opportunities for jobs and education and supporting Haitians who are advocating for their rights to safe housing. Nearly $2 million more will be spent on earthquake response projects throughout 2015 and beyond. For stories and videos about MCC's response, visit mcc.org/haiti-earthquake. Thank you for your generous support. |
Apply for MCC's Summer Service program  Mennonite Central Committee's (MCC) Summer Service program is a six- to 10-week leadership development program where young adults of color serve in their local community through their church or organization. Summer Service develops new leaders and builds your congregation or organization's capacity for current or new projects that help transform your community and work for peace and justice. Young adults of color, ages 18-30, who are connected with a constituent church of MCC or a related organization and are committed to making a difference in their community are encouraged to apply. To learn more or to submit an application (due March 6), visit mcc.org/summerservice or call 717.859.1151. |
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 MCC relief and hygiene kits Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has an urgent need for relief and hygiene kits. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families whose lives have been disrupted by war or disaster. Hygiene kits give people the supplies they need to stay healthy. In times of need, these kits provide basic necessities like towels, bar soap, toothbrushes and nail clippers, while also reminding people their needs are not forgotten. |
| | | | This month marks the five-year anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas on Jan. 12, 2010. With the support of generous donations, MCC has worked to help Haitians recover and rebuild. We are grateful for all of the ways that congregations like yours support MCC, enabling our partners to meet basic human needs and work for peace and justice around the world. Enclosed you'll find information and resources to share with your congregation, including a toolbox to help you respond to the needs of immigrants in your community. I welcome your feedback about this resource, or about other ways in which MCC can partner with your ministries. Please feel free to contact me at 215-535-3624 or brucecampbelljanz@mcc.org. Thank you for your ongoing support of MCC's work in the name of Christ. Bruce Campbell-Janz
Executive Director
MCC East Coast
900 E. Howell St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
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