Stories

November 2009

School kit assembly brings community together At the third annual "Community School Kit Day" in Kidron, Ohio, a total of 6,050 school kits were packed by a group of 95 people.

October 2009

Penny Power video Spare change can lead to global change. MCC's Penny Power program raises funds for food, water and development projects around the world. Images accompany music by Les Gustafson-Zook.
School Kits video Many children around the world are without basic school supplies. School kits from Mennonite Central Committee help provide hope and the opportunity to learn. Images accompany music by Les Gustafson-Zook.
From hope to hopelessness...and back to hope in Sudan A recent MCC learning tour to Sudan showed the glimmers of hope amidst a harsh reality. Steve Steiner, MCC Great Lakes constituent, reflects upon what he experienced on the trip.
Relief sales garner support despite down economy Although initial reports show a decrease in total revenue for 2009 relief sales in the Great Lakes region, there is still much to be celebrated.
Filled with joy in Ethiopia Krista Allen, an MCC service worker, shares her personal reflections about her service experiences in Ethiopia.