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- Title
Growing but Also Gifting: MCC as an Incubator for New Approaches to Relief, Development, and Peace.
- Authors
Heidebrecht, Paul C.
- Abstract
The article discusses the growth and impact of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) over the past century. It highlights MCC's role as an incubator for spin-off organizations and initiatives in various sectors such as food assistance, housing, mental health, and recycling. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding MCC as an incubator for new ideas and initiatives and explores the reasons for these spin-offs, including access to new funding channels and the need for different expertise. It also discusses the changing dynamics within Anabaptist-Mennonite organizations and raises questions about MCC's role in a new context. The document provides a list of various organizations and initiatives affiliated with MCC in Canada, showcasing the diverse range of programs and initiatives MCC has been involved in.
- Subjects
SOCIAL innovation; VOLUNTEERS; MENTAL health services; FAIR trade goods; CANADIAN history; HOUSING
- Publication
Journal of Mennonite Studies, 2022, Vol 40, Issue 2, p131
- ISSN
0824-5053
- Publication type
Article