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Mission and Service Fund
Venezuela has experienced two severe earthquakes with aftershocks that has left a country in shambles and dire need of assistance. During your summer months please consider that Mission And Services through the United Church of Canada supports a Global Emergency Response Fund. Please consider a charitable donation to this fund .
When emergencies strike, people need help right away. First with the basics―shelter, food, clothing―and then with rebuilding. United Church partners and ecumenical relationships in over 120 countries are on the ground and able to assess what’s needed. Partners respond to those in need, and the United Church can help support their efforts. Time and time again, the people of the United Church give generously to support those affected by emergencies.
With alarming frequency and increasing duration, people around the world are facing a variety of disasters. From climate change and climate-related emergencies to health crises, from violent conflicts that forcibly displace thousands to food insecurity and loss of livelihood, catastrophes affect millions every day. The United Church is part of a worldwide network that can make a difference in the lives of those most at risk.
In the Caribbean, communities are grappling with the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, needing food, shelter, medical supplies, and clean water. After initial response, communities face a long and uncertain path to recovery. Homes, schools, and hospitals will need repair, families will continue to rebuild through ongoing natural disasters.
Please make a donation today to support our worldwide network of Mission and Service partners and their critical and lifesaving work. Global partners are among the first to respond in the hardest-hit communities, supporting them through crisis response and rebuilding. Your gift will make a difference in the lives of those most at risk by providing food, psychosocial support, and essential items such as safe drinking water, and shelter. Further, your gift will help partners restore livelihoods and offer comfort when emergencies occur.
Online via the United Church of Canada Foundation's using the QR code above or phone 416-231-5931 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 and use your Visa or MasterCard.
Send a cheque or money order to:
The United Church of Canada Foundation
PO Box 9777, Stn A
Toronto, ON M5W 1R6
Please be sure to note "Global Emergency Response" on the face of your cheque. To support a specific emergency, write its name on your cheque.
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Refugee Claimants Deserve Full Protection!
Voices across The United Church of Canada are raising concerns about the recently implemented Bill C-12, for the risk of serious harm it puts many refugee claimants in. Introduced by the federal government as the Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act, claimants across the country are being denied access to hearings to support their claims for refugee protection, placing them at serious risk of deportation without adequate protection.
Church leaders report that more than 60 asylum seekers, including families with young children, have been denied hearings. Emerging communities of faith across Canada describe widespread fear and uncertainty among their members, many of whom are now facing impossible choices: comply with removal orders, return to danger, or remain undocumented without access to essential supports. Advocates warn that these outcomes increase the likelihood of family separation, children losing caregivers, and heightened vulnerability to exploitation.
For more information, read our news item:
United Church Raises Alarm Over Bill C-12 Risks to Refugee Communities in Canada.
Take Action
Grounded in its faith-based commitment to migrant justice and human dignity, The United Church of Canada is calling for the repeal of Bill C-12. Raise your voice with us, and call on your member of parliament to advocate for the action within their caucus!
At minimum, immediate amendments to the bill must be made to ensure that all current applicants have access to a fair hearing, and are protected from removal while their cases are unresolved. Share your perspective on how Canada should be using policy to protect the vulnerable, and not to endanger them.
Click HERE to sign the Petition!