Latest Updates

US: IOCC Grant Supports Maryland Ronald McDonald House COVID-19 Adjustments

August 24, 2020

An IOCC grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland is helping operations continue during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving families with seriously ill children.

Romania: Training Counselors to Fight Addiction

August 24, 2020

With support from IOCC, local partner Federatia Filantropia (the philanthropic organization of the Romanian Orthodox Church) is providing nationally accredited vocational training for adults, with a specialization in addiction counseling.

Expanding How IOCC Shares Christ’s Love in Lebanon

August 21, 2020

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, IOCC moved quickly to help survivors of the August 4 explosion in Beirut.

IOCC Mourns the loss of Fr. Alexi Chehadeh

August 12, 2020

IOCC is deeply saddened to learn of the falling asleep in the Lord of Fr. Alexi Chehadeh, director of longtime Church partner in Syria.

IOCC Events Go Virtual, Meet Success

August 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic took on strength in the US just as IOCC was preparing for spring fundraising, but that hasn't stopped dedicated volunteers' efforts to share IOCC with others.

Urgent: Lebanon Needs Your Help!

August 7, 2020

Short-term assistance will include hygiene parcels, the expansion of community kitchens, and assessments for building rehabilitation.

IOCC Issues Statement on the Beirut Explosions

August 5, 2020

We extend our deepest sympathies to all of those affected by the devastating explosions in Lebanon yesterday. Our team in Beirut has reported on the heartbreaking impact of this tragedy and is now assessing needs and planning to help the people of Lebanon as they face this crisis.