Latest Updates

US: During COVID-19, Pivoting to Continue Hands-On Response

September 21, 2020

as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, IOCC is finding creative ways to keep this work going—safely. Because the needs don’t stop: the derecho that crossed the Midwest and Hurricane Laura are just two recent examples.

Lebanon Update: One Month after the Beirut Explosion

September 21, 2020

In the weeks since the devastating August 4 explosion in Lebanon’s capital city, IOCC’s team has been active in emergency assistance across Beirut.

Urgent: Hurricane Laura Survivors Need Your Help!

September 12, 2020

IOCC is on the ground conducting assessments and cleanup operations. In addition, IOCC deployed part of our Frontliner team to offer emotional and spiritual care.

Join Our Virtual Bike Ride — We’ll Tell You How!

September 5, 2020

Join us to support IOCC’s humanitarian work around the world in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis

There’s a Way You Can Help on the Front Lines

September 2, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, IOCC staff have remained on the front lines: fighting disease, helping to build businesses, and providing food and medical treatment.

Greece: Medical Supplies Delivered on Crete

August 24, 2020

On July 22, 2020, IOCC completed its most recent delivery of medical supplies to Crete. A 40-foot shipping container full of essentials.

US: IOCC Grant Supports Maryland Ronald McDonald House COVID-19 Adjustments

August 24, 2020

An IOCC grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland is helping operations continue during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving families with seriously ill children.

Romania: Training Counselors to Fight Addiction

August 24, 2020

With support from IOCC, local partner Federatia Filantropia (the philanthropic organization of the Romanian Orthodox Church) is providing nationally accredited vocational training for adults, with a specialization in addiction counseling.

Expanding How IOCC Shares Christ’s Love in Lebanon

August 21, 2020

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, IOCC moved quickly to help survivors of the August 4 explosion in Beirut.

IOCC Mourns the loss of Fr. Alexi Chehadeh

August 12, 2020

IOCC is deeply saddened to learn of the falling asleep in the Lord of Fr. Alexi Chehadeh, director of longtime Church partner in Syria.