Festival & Sale for World Relief

Many people in the world are in need of food, shelter, clothing, and comfort. When you attend this year’s Festival and Sale for World Relief you will have the opportunity to make a difference for others. How?

The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) works around the world to relieve homelessness, poverty, hunger, disease. Mennonite volunteers are working to improve living conditions of those in need both here in the United States and around the world. Seventy countries received financial support in 2007. Currently, fifty-six countries have MCC personnel at work. The MCC sends workers, food, and material goods to communities recovering from war and natural disasters. Materials are purchased locally whenever possible. The MCC collaborates with local churches, community groups, and other international organizations in this work. Areas of special focus include agriculture, AIDS, education, food, health care, housing, employment, peace and justice ministry, and clean water resources. More information on can be found at www.mcc.org.

Bangladesh Housing Project
Bangladesh was hit hard by Cyclone Sidr in November 2007. The surge of water claimed more than 3400 lives and destroyed many houses leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless. Relief Sales, including the Twin Cities Festival and Sale, are striving to support MCC’s effort to rebuild simple homes where the old houses stood.
We thank you for your contribution to the effort of raising funds to make these projects possible. Everything that is sold at the auction is donated, and funds to cover the costs of the sale are raised through pre-sale events and sponsorships. It is estimated that over 400 individuals, businesses, and churches have given their time, talents, and resources to make this event happen.

Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of hungry, lonely, naked and homeless persons. This is the Twin Cities 8th Relief Sale, and it will be held at Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN.

Come, enjoy the day and be a part of this festive annual event!