In addition to more than 490 projects worldwide, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is actively engaged in making a difference in Ontario. We walk towards reconciliation with Indigenous Neighbours and alongside newcomers building a new life in Canada. We support those impacted by crime or facing the realities of poverty and homelessness. We work to build stronger and safer communities.
 
Our People in Poverty program walks alongside people in our community facing the realities of poverty and homelessness through our Circle of Friends and TOOLS (Toronto Ontario Opportunities for Learning and Service) initiatives. MCC Ontario also champions the Living Wage movement and supports the Raw Carrot social enterprise in Kitchener. mcco.ca/poverty-reduction
 
MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ!

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and a 7.5 magnitude earthquake have hit Syria and Türkiye causing widespread damage and loss of life. MCC is accepting donations for a response.
MCC is working with partners in Aleppo, Syria to provide emergency assistance such as food baskets, clothing, hygiene supplies, winterization supplies and water resources. MCC will also be providing partners with psychological and trauma training.

Please keep the people of Syria and Türkiye in your prayers.
MCC has joined the Humanitarian Coalition appeal for Türkiye & Syria. MCC is a member of the Humanitarian Coalition through Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
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https://donate.mcccanada.ca/cause/syria-and-t%C3%BCrkiye-earthquake
 
MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ!

The following is from an article written by Maria Klassen for Canadian Mennonite.
 
Thrift stores sell a remarkably wide range of items, and now the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) thrift store in St. Catharines sells one more. In November 2022, the MCC Christian Benefit Shop started selling a range of frozen soups produced by Raw Carrot, an innovative social enterprise. Raw Carrot has provided employment for 32 people with disabilities and mental illness. 
 
Currently, Raw Carrot soup choices include: Signature Carrot, Flying Noodle (chunky chicken noodle), Veggie Mania, Loaded Potato and Bacon, Hearty Lentil and Barley, Mulligatawny, and Spicy-ish Sausage and Cabbage. These soups are mindful of dietary considerations such as gluten free, vegetarian/vegan and keto-friendly.
https://canadianmennonite.org/stories/soup-change-world
 
MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ