West Coast Mennonite Relief Sale

In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, thank you for your part in supporting MCC and our partners at home and around the world.

It takes a lot of hard work to put together an online sale! A lot learning! Wonderful volunteers give hours to provide relief around the world! Thank you to the board and Steve for organizing this! Just a couple pics to share. God bless!

Announcing we collected $16,300 in our Winter Online Silent Auction held on November 21, 2020. Thank you to all who gave up your time and energy to try something new. Look forward to our next Live Online Quilt Auction on April 10, 2021. So save the date and mark your calendar.

Be the first to browse our upcoming online quilt auction. https://westcoastmccsale.hibid.com//winter-quilt-silent-/

Since 1920, MCC has worked with the church, partner organizations, and supporters to share God’s love and compassion by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC serves in more than 50 countries, including Canada and the U.S., proving humanitarian relief, encouraging sustainable development, and strengthening peacebuilding initiatives, all in the name of Christ.

TOMORROW is the day, don't be late https://westcoastmccsale.hibid.com//winter-quilt-silent-/

The money from this auction goes to help people around the world and here too!

Don't forget, the auction ends on Saturday @ 1:00 pm. Lots of quilts to keep you warm, cover your bed, or hang on your wall. Take a look by clicking on the quilt below.

Here’s a wall hanging of a Christmas tree beautifully done it might just be what you want. Be sure to register and start bidding all proceeds go to Mennonite Central Committee for those in need thank you for your support.

Come join us online for our first Winter Quilt Silent Auction. Save the date, November 15-21 for eBay style bidding. Have some fun and join us.

Who’s ready for a live online auction? BIDDING IS OPEN! We are looking for someone to step up and place the initial bid of $100 on Loaves and Fishes, which has traditionally been the first item up for bid at the live auction.

You are invited!!

Here is a great opportunity for you! Our Sale Board purchased some aprons to sell at our last Sale that did happen . Now they are being sold at the Mennonite Quilt Store at 1012 G Street in Reedley and at the Thrift on Blackstone store at 6687 N Blackstone Ave #105 in Fresno. Be sure and check for the times when each store is open and pick up an apron and help out Mennonite Central Committee. Relief work is still in progress.

Silent auction is going on right now at MCC's Thrift on Blackstone! Children's antiques and new baby blankets and accessories!

"This is the Akron headquarters in 1977 when we were members of the Voluntary Service (VS) unit. VS consisted of young people mainly from the US and Canada who signed up for a term of service. We worked alongside the paid staff and were comprised of secretaries, kitchen cooks, truckers and mobile cannery workers, maintenance/janitorial, and production room staff. "There were opportunities for group outings to nearby places, like Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, the... Atlantic shore, and Niagara Falls. We lived in two co-ed housesMain and Menno Housenear the main office." - Cheryl Wall I was a part of this VS unit. That's Phyllis on the left and Barb right next to her. Twillia and Horst at the desk and perhaps I was taking the picture. (Steve) Have an MCC story to share? We want to hear it! Check out mcc.org/share-your-story. #mccpeace #mcc100years

A reminder that the 2020 alternative Run for Relief is tomorrow morning, Saturday, August 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Willow Avenue parking lot next to the Fresno Pacific University track. Make your contribution to benefit the world-wide relief, development and peace work of Mennonite Central Committee by donating through the West Coast Mennonite Relief Sale. Take a walk or run. Take home your iconic Run for Relief shirt!

We look forward to having you come along and ride with us on the 29th! Please let myself or Nate Yoder know if you are planning on riding and what distance you will want to ride. We are trying to get a head count so we know how to plan SAG support, snacks, etc., especially for those riding the longer distance. Please also consider making a donation even if you cannot ride. We look forward to seeing you on the 29th! Kevin Malamma

Sat., Aug. 29: CALLING ALL BICYCLISTS! Celebrate the Centennial with a century ride! For 100 years, MCC has responded to crises all around the world. When tragedies happen, such as the COVID pandemic or recent explosion in Lebanon, or when war or famine creates a refugee crisis, MCC is there. With many of the scheduled MCC rides canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19, a group of cyclists is issuing a challenge to fellow cyclists around the country to help MCC celebrate its centennial year by riding a century ride this year (or a distance of choice).

As Karen Kreider Yoder contemplated turning 60, she decided she wanted to do something big to help herself come to terms with entering the new decade. This year, we'll be sharing 100 stories for 100 years of MCC. Follow along: mcc.org/100-stories #mccpeace #mcc100years