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Back to Work
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e-Touch
IOCP's monthly online newsletter
September 2010
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 Come, break bread with us at IOCP's Sept. 30 Employment Services Breakfast. Learn how our community is mobilizing heart and will and resources to help folks like Mark break through employment barriers to new and hopeful futures.
Thursday, Sept. 30, 7:15-8:30 a.m.
Wayzata Country Club
To register, contact Judith Grytdahl or 952-546-5700. Tom Valerius, VP Recruitment Services United Health Group, Wendy Geving IOCP Program Director, Kathryn Johnson, IOCP Employment Specialist, and one of our successful program participants will share the challenge and the opportunity we have.
The breakfast is complimentary. Donations will support IOCP's Employment Service Program. It takes a whole village...come.
LaDonna Hoy
IOCP Executive Director
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Sponsor a family, brighten the holidays
The popular Adopt-a-Family program links about 450 families requesting holiday gift assistance with sponsors who anonymously provide gifts. As a sponsor, you will receive gift ideas, based on a $50-per-person guideline. Participating families range in size. This is your chance to give a little cheer to a family in need. Sign up today! Call (952) 516-6061.
"I can't tell you how grateful I was when our family was adopted," said Kyle, an IOCP client. "It meant our kids would have a Christmas after all." |
Dates for holiday food drive
Please make your food donations early so we can share the holiday spirit with IOCP families. Drop off Thanksgiving food to IOCP by Nov. 11 and holiday food by Dec. 9. Contact Liz or call (952) 516-6061 for delivery days and times. |
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Taste of the Lakes this Friday Treat your family and yourself to a wonderful evening of food from the best area restaurants, live entertainment, and a silent auction full of wonderful items. Proceeds benefit three food shelves, including IOCP's. Join us at the Bayview Event Center, Excelsior, Sept. 24, 6:30-11:30 p.m. Buy tickets online or at IOCP for $27.50 in advance, $32.50 at the door. Children 12 and under, $20. |
The Move
We're nearing the finish line, friends, thanks to all of you. We are excited beyond belief as we consider the opportunities that await this community as we move into a new space and a new future for families and kids. Stay tuned for details. |
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The mission of IOCP is to identify and respond to the unmet basic needs of people in our community,
and to assist them in moving toward self-sufficiency through the creative action of an inclusive
partnership of communities of faith, schools, government, businesses, community groups,
foundations, health systems, and individuals. |
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