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The task is too large . . . the gospel is too multidimensional . . . God's mandates are too complex . . . the expertise needed is too diverse . . . the resources required are too massive—for any church or mission or ministry to think solo and go it alone. —Don Posterski

The work of justice begins in community—so the CCG has established partnerships with a community of fellow justice seekers.

OSJHA
The Office of Social Justice and Hunger Action (OSJHA) is a ministry of the Christian Reformed Church that responds to God's call to let justice flow like a river in both personal and communal lives, especially as it relates to hunger and poverty. They educate CRC members, encourage and support their engagement in social justice issues, and occasionally are involved in direct advocacy.

CRWRC
The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) is the relief and development arm of the Christian Reformed Church. It reaches out in God's name to people, both in North America and around the world, who are struggling with poverty, hunger, disaster, and injustice to help them find lasting ways to improve their lives.

RCA Canada
The CCG enjoys friendship with Regional Synod of Canada of the Reformed Church in America in the person of Deborah vanHoeve. Debbie is the RCA Canada's official observer on the CCG. We have been blessed by this connection and look forward to many more years of cooperation in justice ministry.

CFGB
Established in 1983, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 Canadian church agencies, which together seek a Christian response to hunger. Its mission is to enable Canadians, working through the member church agencies and their respective local partners, to share resources with, support and learn from hungry populations outside Canada in their efforts to achieve food security. "Food security" means that people have access to enough nutritionally balanced food in both the short-term and the long-term that they may live active and healthy lives. Foodgrains Bank's overall goal is to reduce hunger and its consequences among hunger-affected individuals, households, and communities in developing countries.

EFC
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) is the national association of evangelical Christians, gathered together for influence, impact and identity in ministry and public witness. Since 1964 the EFC has provided a national forum for Evangelicals and a constructive voice for biblical principles in life and society.

CCC
The Canadian Council of Churches is the largest ecumenical body in Canada, now representing 20 churches of Anglican, Eastern and Oriental Orthodox, Protestant and Roman Catholic traditions. They are one of the few ecumenical bodies in the world that includes such a range of Christian churches. The officers and staff of the Council are drawn from the whole diversity of traditions represented by the member churches.

KAIROS
KAIROS Ecumenical Justice Initiatives unites churches and religious organizations in a faithful ecumenical response to the call to "do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8). They deliberate on issues of common concern, advocate for social change and join with people of faith and goodwill in action for social transformation.

DMC
Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC) partners with churches and para-church organizations across Canada to demonstrate God's love in the community. Their misison is to inspire, equip and encourage deacons, churches and their partners in transforming communities with the love of Christ. To carry out this mission, DMC values prayer, celebration, collaboration, servant leadership, gift-based ministry, holistic ministry and justice.