December 21, 2005: Canada
and U.S. congregations can get part of Feinstein's $1 million grant to end
hunger.
December 13, 2005: World Hunger aid has been sent to
Malawi and Oblation aid to Andhra Pradesh, India.
May 5, 2005: Youth share testimonies from the
2005 International Hunger
Challenge
April 29, 2005: Tsunami
aid from Oblation and World Hunger totaled $405,000
April 29, 2005:
More than $1.5 million was provided through Oblation and World Hunger Funds
during 2004
March 1, 2005:
Tsunami aid from Oblation and World Hunger has reached $325,000 and
continues to grow.
January 24, 2005: Nearly $100,000 from Oblation and
World Hunger has been provided for tsunami
survivors.
January 12, 2005: A 2004 U.S. tax deduction is
available for tsunami aid offered through
Oblation and World Hunger during January 2005
January 3, 2005: $75,000 from the Oblation and World
Hunger Funds will aid survivors of tsunamis in
South Asia
October 22, 2004: Feinstein
Hunger Challenge inspires Community of Christ groups to raise nearly
$400,000 for hunger relief
October 12, 2004: World Hunger funds will provide aid in
addition to $100,000 from Oblation for hurricane
relief in the Caribbean and southern USA.
September 29, 2004: Hurricane
updates from southern United States and Caribbean
area.
September 21, 2004: The World Hunger Fund has responded to a request for aid from the Florida
Mission Center for hurricane relief efforts.
July 1, 2004: Response
to Floods in Haiti
April 3, 2004: East
Tennessee Missionary Project focuses on transforming lives holistically
March 30, 2004: Nearly
$1.5 million in total donations to the Oblation and World Hunger Funds
express the commitment of Community of Christ members and friends to ministries
that personify the discipleship goal to “embody justice and proclaim peace.”
December 5, 2003: The first annual International
Youth Fast will be held the weekend of March 7, 2004.
July 11, 2003: Community of Christ feed-the-hungry projects Raised
$256,000 in response to the Feinstein Foundation’s “One
Million Dollar National Challenge.”
May 23, 2003: Supported by a World
Hunger grant, the Monterey Community of Christ became part of a local
coalition of churches and community groups that opened a food pantry.
May 20, 2003: A $25,000 World
Hunger Fund grant was sent to Mercy Corps International to be used toward
alleviating needs of those suffering from the effects of the war in Iraq.
May 13, 2003: Contributions rose again in 2002 to
the Oblation and World Hunger Funds, making it possible to extend help to people
in need through Oblation, Tangible Love, and World
Hunger Ministries.
December 13, 2002: $1
Million Challenge Offers to Help Fight Hunger in Your Community
October 7, 2002: Generous
Response to World Hunger Fund Challenge to Aid Afghanistan Refugees
August 6, 2002: Emergency
Relief Helps Feed Refugees in Africa Mission Field
May 1, 2002: 2001 World
Hunger and Oblation Aid: A Year of Sharing with Those Who Needed Our Support
April 25, 2002: Leadership
Council Resolution Encourages Support of Bread for the World
April 25, 2002: Members
Respond to Needs of Afghanistan Refugees
January 14, 2002: Church
World Service Director Visits Headquarters
December 28, 2001: Church Offers Aid for Afghanistan
Refugees
April 24, 2001: Members
Provide Aid through World Hunger and Oblation Donations
March 20, 2001: World Hunger Emphasis
Service Benefits Food Pantry
January 5, 2001: World Hunger
Satellite Service
August 27, 1999: Relief for Turkey
Earthquake Victims
August 19, 1999: Kosovo Relief Effort
"When Did We See Thee
Hungry?" by Wallace B. Smith (January Herald, 1999)
