In recognition of the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale’s 50th event this year, the coordinating committee suggested that the Relief Sale attempt to raise additional funds which will be targeted specifically to help the displaced people in Syria. We are initiating a special fundraising activity for the Syrian cause called $50,000 for 50 Years. The intention is to solicit for donations from Relief Sale patrons for this cause. We will be setting up a donation station within our 50th Sale Celebration Tent. Stop by, make a donation and sample some tasty baklava!

Donations made to $50 000 for 50 years will go directly to MCC's humanitarian work In Syria. MCC has 27 ongoing projects delivering emergency relief. Through our partners we are providing food and rent assistance as well as essential items such as relief and hygiene kits, clothing and kitchen supplies. MCC is also supporting peacebuilding work, education for displaced children, trauma healing and will provide supplies to keep people warm in the winter.

We are in urgent need of 2,000 relief kits and 8,000 hygiene kits — learn more about how you can make a kit at mcccanada.ca/get-involved/kits.