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Generous individuals have dreamed up creative ways to help the survivors of disasters such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina by raising money - and awareness - for our efforts.

For information about planning, organizing and marketing a benefit event, please download our Community Fundraising Kit or contact Minda Seibert, Community Relations Officer, at 503-796-6800, extension 405 or by clicking here.

(Please note: Currently, all fundraising for Darfur needs to be authorized in advance by Mercy Corps. Please contact us for explicit details.)

For a list of events benefiting Mercy Corps in your area visit our Events Page.

Empty applesauce jars inspired 10-year-old Nevin Rae and his sister, McKenzie, to raise money for tsunami survivors in their hometown of Solesbury, Pa. "People really needed help," says Nevin.

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Homemade Cookies for Darfur

On a cold winter day in Portland, Oregon, a group of high school freshmen braved the weather for a fourth straight Saturday afternoon to raise money for the people of Darfur.

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Play Locally, Impact Globally

BY BOB HAM

Using art to affect social change is an age-old concept, but one that jazz pianist Darrell Grant firmly believes in.

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Two Voices to Raise Thousands

BY ROGER O. BURKS, JR.

Soon, hundreds of voices will not only speak up in support of displaced Ugandan families; they'll sing out.

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