The most pure Temple of the Savior; the precious Chamber & Virgin; the sacred Treasure of the glory of God, is presented today to the house of the Lord. She brings with her the grace of the Spirit, therefore, the angels of God praise her: Truly this woman is the abode of heaven.

Thanks to your support, Mihajlo and Natasa are supporting their family of five in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Read their story and learn about IOCC's microloan program in the latest News & Needs:buff.ly/4fjaaGz

IOCC is funding anti-trafficking education for seminary students within the Romanian Orthodox Church and teachers in Romania. IOCC has partnered with Federation Filantropia to help implement this program and raise awareness on the dangers of human trafficking across the country.

Are you ready for IOCC Sunday? One more week to make your plans for our biggest awareness drive of the year. Help us share the mission and work of IOCC with your local community. Visit buff.ly/3zSqxdw to get started.

LAST CHANCE! IOCC’s Christmas Gift auction is ending soon. Check on your favorite items and place your last bids. Every item supports IOCC and the communities where we serve. Learn more and make your final bids at buff.ly/3YDPJgd

IOCC Volunteers are providing training to Pine Island locals while mucking out homes and assisting in recovery efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Training is a key component to providing relief after a natural disaster. Read more here: buff.ly/4ftFi6i

The Nativity Fast is upon us, and IOCC has delicious meals from the areas where we serve. Make your meal plans for this season with international influences and remember to pray for the people IOCC serves worldwide. Visit buff.ly/3UEQ0i0 to get started.

IOCC’s virtual auction is happening NOW! Have you bid on any of the one-of-a-kind handicrafts? Each item supports small businesses and the communities IOCC serves worldwide. Bid now at buff.ly/3YDPJgd

IOCC’s virtual Christmas Gift Auction is now open! Bid on one-of-a-kind items from around the world and support the communities where IOCC works. Explore this year's items and place your bid at buff.ly/3YDPJgd. The auction ends on November 16, so bid now!

Are you ready for IOCC Sunday? We are only two weeks away from our favorite day of the year. Help us spread the word about the projects and humanitarian aid IOCC is providing to people in need worldwide. Get started at buff.ly/3zSqxdw

October was filled with volunteers in action! Thank you to everyone who showed up to support IOCC. Your support makes our worldwide work possible! Learn more about the many ways to get involved with IOCC at buff.ly/3O01Jni

IOCC is in Pine Island, Florida this week responding to damage caused by Hurricane Milton. Action Teams are cleaning up and mucking-out homes, along with clearing dangerous debris. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please visit buff.ly/4dnksDQ.

Are you joining any IOCC events this month? There are several great events from volunteers across the country! Don't see an event near you? Visit buff.ly/3Ye5fQR to plan your own!

IOCC continues to support individuals & families in Lebanon who have been displaced by the current conflict. We are distributing blankets, hot meals, plates, & bowls. These essentials are more critical as winter approaches. Support our work in Lebanon at buff.ly/3zJaNtq

We are so grateful for the strong support we have received from local communities this year. Volunteers of all ages have rallied together to make our humanitarian work around the world possible. Join them on IOCC Sunday (11/24). Learn more at buff.ly/3zSqxdw

Do you love IOCC? Help us spread the word about our humanitarian work to your parish. Ask your priest if you can create a display in your narthex and designate a section of the bulletin or newsletter to IOCC news. Learn more and request resources at buff.ly/3Tq5buD

We are just four weeks away from IOCC Sunday! There are so many ways to celebrate IOCC Sunday. Plan a fundraiser, assemble kits, raise awareness of IOCC in your parish, or donate to help us continue our work. Learn more here at buff.ly/3zSqxdw

The entire world has found you to be a great champion in times of peril; for you put the heathen to flight, O victorious one... Icon credit: Orthodox Church in America oca.org

IOCC team members & volunteers are in VA this week, cleaning up and mucking out homes devastated by Hurricane Helene. This is an essential first step in the recovery process, and IOCC's team has extensive experience in carrying out and guiding muck-outs. buff.ly/4dnksDQ.

IOCC has been supporting refugees and internally displaced Ukrainians since the conflict escalated in 2022. Faced with impossible choices, parents like Antonina chose to leave everything to bring their children to safety in neighboring countries. buff.ly/4dWyQTF