Walk or Run with TEAM IOCC
“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…” (Heb. 12:1)
As temperatures drop and marathons and 5Ks take place around the country, join TEAM IOCC to make your miles matter! Come run with us in one of the cities below, or create TEAM IOCC in your own hometown, to help families around the world.
- Akron – September 28 – Akron Marathon: Join a pan-Orthodox group of runners and walkers in Akron to enjoy the early fall weather and make a difference.
- Baltimore – October 19 – Baltimore Running Festival: Join IOCC staff and supporters from the community for our sixth year running in Charm City.
- Your Hometown – Register for your favorite race here. You can walk/run solo or with a team!
Help People After Disaster Strikes
Want a way to give back, but can’t commit to an IOCC home build right now? DIY for IOCCcombines your passion for helping others with having fun. Simply create a personal fundraising page through our website and share it with your social network. We’re here to help every step of the way, so start today and be the difference for someone in need.
Mobilize your own personal network today to help raise money for IOCC’s US Programs, which help others get back on their feet after disaster strikes. Get started here.
Volunteer for an Upcoming Build
As summer approaches, IOCC has several volunteer opportunities to support long-term recovery projects after disasters in the US. Communities affected by these catastrophes often face great need long after the crisis has ended, and we need volunteers to help repair and rebuild homes (no skills required!). Current opportunities:
- August 19–24 in Houston, TX (18+ only)
- October 21–26 in Houston, TX (18+ only)
Please visit iocc.org/homebuild to read more and apply.
Serv-X-treme Youth Conference Update
Serv-X-treme is IOCC’s annual youth leadership conference designed to provide Orthodox youth with a deeper understanding of Orthodox philanthropy and diakonia (service) through engaging in meaningful service opportunities and leadership building activities and presentations. This year, 25 rising high school seniors participated in the 2019 conference, which wrapped up at the beginning of August in Minneapolis, MN. Afterward, one parent shared these thoughts about their teen’s experience: “Thank you for this wonderful, life-altering experience where my son was brought closer to his faith and met other young adults who are exceptional.”
Keep checking back for more information about the 2020 Serv-X-treme Conference! Read more here.
Volunteers in Action
Dexter, MI
Thank you to the parishioners of St. Vladimir Orthodox Church for organizing and assembling 50 school kits, just in time for the new school year. Special thanks to Marina Edwards for helping to organize these ongoing kit drives for those in need throughout the year.
Back to School? Consider a Kids’ Penny Challenge!
Looking for a way to get little ones involved with charitable giving? A penny challenge is the perfect activity for elementary schoolers. Plan a kick-off assembly, split classes into teams to create some friendly competition, and encourage students to bring their spare change. At the end of your penny challenge, hold a kit drive—or simply announce the winners and award prizes! Contact an Outreach Coordinator at 410.243.9820 or outreach@iocc.org to plan yours today.
Upcoming Events
Interested in planning your own event to raise awareness about IOCC? Get one on the calendar today! We’d love to send a speaker to your parish or event, so please contact us at410.243.9820 or outreach@iocc.org.
Check for updates at iocc.org/events. And thank you for partnering with us!
- September 7: Denver, CO—IOCC Pan-Orthodox Walk/Run
- September 12: Pittsburgh, PA—Craft Beer Tasting
- September 15: Cincinnati, OH—Greek-Inspired Afternoon Tea for IOCC
- September 15: Louisville, KY—IOCC Coffee Hour
- September 21: Chicago, IL—13th Annual Walk the Walk for IOCC/Run
- September 26: New York City—Cocktails for a Cause
- September 28: Akron, OH—Team IOCC at the Akron Marathon
- October 5: Charlotte, NC—Evening to Benefit IOCC
- October 5-6:Richmond, VA—Serving for Charity: Mixed Doubles Tennis Weekend 2019
- October 6: Hempstead, NY—Wine & Cheeses of the World
- October 10: Dallas, TX—An Evening to Benefit IOCC
- October 12: Virginia Beach, VA—Fr. Savas Memorial Mission Walk
- October 13: Seattle, WA—Wine and Hors D’oeuvres Reception
- October 17: Pittsburgh, PA—Cognac Tasting to Benefit IOCC
- October 19: Baltimore, MD—TEAM IOCC at the Baltimore Running Festival
- October 27: Philadelphia, PA—Eighth Annual Benefit Banquet
- November 3: Indianapolis, IN—Annual Benefit for IOCC
- November 10: St. Louis, MO—IOCC Annual Banquet
- November 10: San Francisco, CA—27th Annual Remembering Home Banquet
- November 13: Rochester, MN—IOCC Reception
- November 14: Minneapolis, MN—Twin Cities IOCC Dinner
IOCC is Hiring!
Bring your expertise to an organization making a difference around the world, and join our team. Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Please pass this info along to them! For full job descriptions and application instructions, visit iocc.org/careers.