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IOCC Volunteer Update – June 2010
“If a man has one day provided for all the bodily needs of the poor, but, being able to do so on the next day, neglects some of his brethren and leaves them to die of hunger, thirst and cold – then he has neglected and left to die Him Who said: 'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me'. ” — Matt. 25:40
June Bulletin Announcements
 Jerusalem
Whether training women to create farming cooperatives or assisting families who were cut off from their farmlands by the West Bank Barrier to grow vegetable gardens, IOCC's assistance to the people of the Holy Land has emphasized self-sustaining initiatives that address poverty and promote economic independence. Today, IOCC is continuing this approach in the Holy Land with new programs that allow it to build on its humanitarian assistance, particularly to Gaza's families who still suffer the effects of the 2008 conflict. Greg Manzuk, IOCC's representative in Jerusalem says "We're very excited to have received $1 million in funding that will help improve the lives of thousands of Palestinian families living in poverty." |
Clergy Laity Congress
For those of you attending the Greek Orthodox Clergy Laity Congress in Atlanta, July 4-8, IOCC would like to invite you to a gathering on Tuesday, July 6th, to meet other volunteers from around the country. We will meet in the Marriott LOBBY at 4:45pm and depart for a short walk to the AZIO DOWNTOWN. If you arrive to the lobby late, please meet us at the restaurant at 229 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303 by 5:00pm. Please RSVP to Vasi Jankovich at 1-877-803-4622 or vjankovich@iocc.org to let us know if you will be attending by JUNE 30th. We will not hold a place for you if you do not RSVP. We are excited to reunite with some of you and see some new faces! |
 Parish Festival Season Is Happening Now!
What better way to raise awareness about IOCC among your attendees than with an IOCC information table? Use an IOCC table filled with informational material to raise awareness about IOCC in your community. To download IOCC material, please visit www.iocc.org/materials or send a materials request through www.iocc.org/materialsrequest. |
Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving!
Are you looking for a gift for a birthday, graduation, or wedding? Consider giving the gift that keeps on giving by donating to IOCC in the name of your loved one. Know that your gift will be put to good use, as it will be used to help those in need around the world! Click here to learn more. |
Last Chance To Sign Up For The Gulf Coast!
July 4-11 and July 25-August 1 are the only two teams with openings remaining. The cost for this trip is $800, which pays for your room, board, local transportation and airfare. Don't miss out on this life-changing opportunity. To volunteer, complete and submit the online form at www.iocc.org/gulfcoast or contact US Program Coordinator Pascalis Papouras at ppapouras@iocc.org. |
Prayer Journals
Pre-order copies of the 2010-2011 prayer journals which will be available in August. Use the order form found at iocc.org/prayerjournal to order single copies. To order in bulk please contact the Department of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at 1-800-566-1088. |
Volunteer Forum
In response to numerous volunteer requests, IOCC hosted its first volunteer forum on June 1st. Volunteers from around the country called in to exchange information on their experiences seeking sponsors for IOCC. If you would like to read the minutes from this session, please reply to Vasi Jankovich at vjankovich@iocc.org and write volunteer forum in the subject. If you have requests on subjects you would like addressed in the future, please let us know. Mark your calendars for our 2nd volunteer forum on Tuesday, August 3rd at 1pm EST. |
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JUNE VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT
Emily Howard
"I was 16 years old when the IOCC Race to Respond team came to visit us at the Antiochian Village for summer camp. We were all lined up down the field when they rode in. It was cool to see such inspirational people. This was the first time I had heard of IOCC."
Eight years later, Emily is the person inspiring people young and old to get involved with IOCC. Emily has served as an active member of the Boston Metropolitan Committee for two years and recently ran in the Boston Marathon for IOCC. Emily took it upon herself to raise over $2,000 for IOCC while teaching, helping her parish, serving on the IOCC committee and training for the marathon.
When asked why she volunteers for IOCC, Emily said "It is something that is near and dear to my heart. I love being part of the Boston Metropolitan Committee. We meet once a month and it is easy to be a Parish Representative because I am already involved in my parish community. As a volunteer, I don't have to go out of my way to do a lot of extra work for IOCC. Also, it is nice to know what IOCC does and how it works and the fact that it only uses 8% of its funds for capital purposes. The more you learn about the work IOCC does, the more you are more willing to help. I hope IOCC will always be a big part of my life."
Emily, thank you for your consistent dedication and support. We hear that you are already planning on training and raising money for the Boston Marathon next year. Keep up the GREAT work! |
UPCOMING IOCC EVENTS:
Please pray for our upcoming events and forward details on these events to friends you have in these areas!
- June 12, 2010 – Washington, DC – World Cup for a Cause
- June 26, 2010 – Perth Amboy, NJ – Family Picnic
- June 27, 2010 – San Francisco, CA – Pinot Days
To learn about other upcoming events, visit www.iocc.org/events for further details.
Daily Prayer for IOCC Volunteers
O Heavenly King, Comforter, who grants all blessings, we thank You for Your abundant grace and mercies. Help us to be good stewards of Your treasury through the ministry of IOCC.
Help us to strip ourselves of our earthly adornment, so that the poor may be sufficiently clothed and fed. And, by so loving our neighbor, adorn us with the everlasting pearls of virtue instead.
Where there is suffering, help us to bring Your mercy. Where there is despair, Your hope;
Where there is war, allow us to present You who are the Prince of Peace;
Where there is pain, You who are the Comforter; Where there is hatred, You who are Love;
Where there is death and destruction; You who are the Resurrection and Life.
Daily guide our work in IOCC, so that we may do all things, in every place and at all times, for Your glory. Amen.
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