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Holy Name 6th Grade sleep out, 12/3
Holy Name Church sleep out, 12/4
Toy and food drive, 12/4
Pizza for Peter, 12/5
Labyrinth Walk, 12/5
Sunset's benefit, 12/7
Joseph at the Ordway, 12/8
Burgers for Bob, 12/9
Dundee wine tasting, 12/9
Over the Top party, 12/11
Bruegger's benefit, 12/12 |
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"My family is able to think about the future because we have a place to sleep and a car to get to work. Thanks to IOCP, we are able to dream." |
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IOCP's monthly online newsletter
December 2010
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Sleep Out Update
Thanks to 1,860 donors and a great start, IOCP has raised $623,000 for its annual housing campaign.This means 311 families will be able to stay in their homes in the coming year.
Still needed: $1.177 million for 589 families at risk of homelessness. Donate now! |
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Eat for Pete's Sake
There are lots of opportunities for you to dine at area restaurants this month and help Peter Larson reach his Sleep Out goal. Already Peter has raised $39,000 toward his $100,000 goal. Participating venues will donate a portion of their proceeds to Peter!
Dec. 5 Punch Pizza, Wayzata, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (952-476-7991)
Dec. 7 Sunset's, Wayzata, 5-9 p.m. (952-473-5253)
Dec. 12 Bruegger's, Ridgedale, Wayzata, Cty Rd. 6 sites, 6 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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Joseph at the Ordway
Join us for a stunning evening at the Ordway Theatre in St. Paul for the hit musical, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Enjoy hors d'ouevres buffet, dessert, and priority seating. Tickets are $150, and $90 of every ticket supports child care scholarships offered by IOCP's Caring for Kids Initiative. Call the Ordway today at (651) 224-4222 and use the code "Caring for Kids." Deadline to order is Monday, Dec. 6. Questions? Contact Jeannie Buckner or (952) 240-4924. |
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Holiday help comes in all sizes
Here are some wonderful ways to help IOCP during the holiday season.
Volunteer for the Adopt-a-Family gift distribution Dec. 10-12. Multiple shifts available. Contact: Liz Erstad-Hicks
Donate gift certificates to IOCP for about 80 new client families not served by the Adopt-a-Family program. Certificates needed for $5, $10, and $20 to these local merchants (Target, Wal-Mart, Cub, Rainbow, Holiday Gas, JC Penney, Kohls, Sears, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, B Dalton, Borders).
Contact: Wendy Geving, 952-288-2569 |
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Make a difference with kids
Special call for volunteers to help with our Homework Clubs, which provide after-school help to children living in 8 Plymouth housing communities. Help elementary and middle school students with homework and enrichment activities. You can make a difference! Contact: Liz Erstad-Hicks |
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Barnes & Noble book drive
Through Jan. 1 you can purchase books at the Ridgedale Barnes & Noble that will be given to children and teens served by IOCP. Stop by and purchase an extra book as part of your holiday shopping. The store has selected a variety of titles to choose from. Thank you! |
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Holiday office hours
IOCP offices will be open Friday, Dec. 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Development staff will be happy to accept your year-end donation during that time. |
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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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