Responding to Disaster in the Spirit of Christ’s Love
After the Beirut explosion, IOCC responded quickly with assistance, including repairs for those in need to make their houses homes again. When disaster strikes, the world needs an expert team that’s ready for fast, effective emergency response. Supporters like you have helped expand and strengthen IOCC’s emergency response capability.
We were honored to serve sisters Elene and Marie following the devastating August 4 explosion in Beirut. Marie, 93 years old, depends on a wheelchair and had been suffering from age-related hearing and vision difficulties. Shortly before the explosion, 85-year-old Elene, Marie’s younger sister, had spent the last of her savings on medical treatments for Marie. Repairing the devastating damage to their home wasn't something the sisters could afford on their own.
An IOCC program repaired the sisters’ home, replacing shattered doors and windows and more, ensuring they remained safe and sheltered through the winter.
This Lent, help work like this continue in Lebanon and around the world.
Garbanzo Bean Greek Salad
By Eleni Saltas @eleni_saltas
For the salad
15 oz can garbanzo beans
1 English cucumber, optionally peeled and sliced in half
2 cups cherry and golden tomatoes, halved (or 4 diced tomatoes)
1 avocado, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup of red onion, diced
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
For the dressing
¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Place the garbanzo beans in a colander and rinse well. Allow to drain well before using. In a small bowl or a mason jar, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as you’d like. Place all garbanzo beans and the vegetables into a large bowl and mix. Toss the salad with dressing as needed and serve. Note: If you are planning to prepare this salad ahead of time or if you want to have leftovers, do not add all of the dressing. Instead, just dress the amount that will be consumed immediately. For freshness, add avocados before serving as well.
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