Please pray and donate for the people of Lebanon. The cycle of violence continues, with hundreds killed in Israeli military strikes on Monday. MCC continues to respond to displacement from southern Lebanon and is developing a further response. Contributions designated for MCC’s Gaza crisis response help to meet needs in southern Lebanon, as well as in Gaza and the West Bank.
 
Lebanon has been devastated by ongoing crises. 80% of the Lebanese population is below the poverty line. 90% of the country’s 1.5 million Syrian refugees face extreme poverty.
https://mcc.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/lebanon
 
Mennonite Central Committee: Relief, development and peace in the name of Christ

​Celebrating 50 Years of Thrift – Thanks to YOU!
2 PM on October 6th at Bethany Community Church,
1388 Third Street, St. Catharines.

We're marking 50 years of our Thrift Shop, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our volunteers, supporting churches and friends like you! Join us for a special Thrifted Threads Fashion Show, showcasing unique outfits that highlight the heart of thrift. It’s our way of saying thank you for your dedication and generosity over the years.

​Enjoy light refreshments, fellowship, and a look back at all we've accomplished together! 2 PM on October 6 at Bethany Community Church, 1388 Third Street, St. Catharines. Space is limited, so please let us know you are coming before Sept 30 by signing up in the shop, emailing [email protected] or calling 905-682-8944 and press 4.

Buckets of Thanks is a way to express your gratitude at Thanksgiving by paying it forward with generosity.
Each Bucket of Thanks (also known as a relief kit or relief bucket) is a five-gallon pail that’s filled with essential hygiene items and sent to people and families in need around the world.
To show your gratitude and help give hope to others this Thanksgiving, you can:
A.Pack a relief bucket and drop it off at your local MCC kit drop-off location. Contact your local MCC office to find out where you can pick up relief kit buckets to fill with supplies.
B.Sponsor a bucket for just $65 and cover the cost of supplies needed for a bucket. You can honor someone you love by sponsoring a bucket in their name with a printable Thanksgiving card.
C.Gather and drop off some or all of the supplies that go in a relief bucket at your local MCC kit drop-off location – Grace MC or MCC Thrift. Every item helps!
Help us meet our goal of donating 2,000 relief kits before October 31, and give buckets full of hope to those who need it the most. If you can’t get your buckets in this month, don’t worry — donations of relief kits are also accepted throughout the year.
https://mcc.org/get-involved/fundraiser/buckets
 
Mennonite Central Committee: Relief, development and peace in the name of Christ

Do you have newly retired friends with “time on their hands?” Do you know of teenagers that need to get their volunteer hours in? Send them to MCC Thrift.
We value the talents and passion that each of our volunteers bring to their role.
Generally, our volunteers fill the following positions: cashier, receiving, sorting, pricing, displays, workroom helper, or kitchen helper.
If you would like to start making a difference immediately, contact the shop at 254 Grantham Ave.
St. Catharines, at 905-682-8944, or [email protected]
 
MCC Thrift - Where Every Purchase Is A Gift To The World!