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1. Distribution: Well established relief organizations such as World Vision Canada, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), and Universal Aid are used for distribution. Other organizations that have worked with us are Campus Crusade for Christ and New Beginnings.
2. Strategic Relationships: Yes!
- Firstly, we are grateful for the relationship with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). MCC is our landlord at our 'Twin Firs' plant location. We lease 5000 square feet of space from them in exchange for a percentage of our dried produce, to be used for MCC relief work. This relationship was initiated by MCC and we are grateful to them for the proposal.
- BC Hot House is a packaging and marketing organization for greenhouse products such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. In March, 1999, BC Hot House agreed to donate their culls to both Gleaner societies, making them the largest produce donor for our organizations. To give an example of the value of this relationship, OK. Gleaners has by mid-summer received as much as 170,000 pounds of produce! We are thankful to all the BC Hot House producers and staff for their cooperation in helping alleviate world hunger.
3. Donations: Yes. Fraser Valley Gleaners is registered as a charitable organization with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) and issues tax deductible receipts for donations at the end of each year.
4. Membership: Yes! Membership is open to 'lay' people who live according to the Christian faith. FVG annual membership fee is $10 per family or $100 per family for a lifetime membership . This represents one vote at our membership meetings. Your involvement and prayer support are appreciated.
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