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Emergency Kits Up Close and Personal

What happens after you ship IOCC emergency kits to the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Maryland? A group of IOCC staff took a trip to see firsthand.

Our Work Is Not for the Faint Hearted

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, we would like to thank the 1,300 plus IOCC volunteers who have, throughout the years, dedicated over 40,000 hours of hard work to help more than 250 families rebuild after their homes were damaged by natural disasters.

Gather Your Supplies Today

September is National Preparedness Month, and it will be here before you know it. IOCC is encouraging everyone to take the time TODAY to create emergency supply kits, for both your family and your parish.

Greece: A Growing New Business Fosters Hope

Haralambos and his family were not always in the farming business; he, his sister Theodosia, and his son Sotiris were all born and raised in Athens. But hard work ...

Jordan: Communicating with Newfound Confidence

Ibrahim, 8, has a severe hearing impairment. In their home in Syria, his parents were able to purchase hearing aids, but because of the conflict they couldn’t get them repaired when they failed. When the family ...

Serbia: Helping Families Recover After Floods

Extreme weather across Serbia in June, including hailstorms and torrential rains, caused flooding and landslides across seven districts, leading authorities to declare a state of emergency in some areas.

Do You Remember … ?

Whenever I visit an IOCC project site, I'm amazed by the impact a small change can make. And Ethiopia is a place where a little goes a very long way. Over the years, we've shared stories of how your gifts have helped improve lives in Ethiopia ...

4 Ways to Support Greece

IOCC is supporting immediate basic needs like access to food. Through partner Apostoli, the humanitarian arm of the Archdiocese of Athens, IOCC will distribute prepaid grocery cards to families affected by the fires, allowing them to purchase ...

Your Support Allowed Us To …

You are central to this organization’s growth; your financial support and generous gifts of time offer hope to those facing great hardship. Visit our Year in Review today and learn how your support has made an impact over the last year.