For every season there is a time...and this is it for our Holiday Adopt-a-Family program, beautiful fall weather notwithstanding. To date, 443 local families have registered for our holiday gift assistance and so far 185 have been adopted. We still need 258 sponsors.
Our hope is to have all of our families adopted no later than mid-November, to give adopters just a couple of weeks to shop, wrap, and drop off their gifts at IOCP by Dec. 9 and 10, for distribution to families on Dec. 11.
Traditionally, individuals and families, employee groups and churches, civic groups and book clubs and bowling leagues and all kinds of folks have found participating in the Adopt-a-Family program one of the most rewarding ways to celebrate the holidays. Sign up online or call 763-489-7517 for more information. Thank you, friends.
LaDonna Hoy Executive Director |
| Sleep Out Marks 16th Year
Campaign addresses suburban poverty | |
In our community alone, 1,500 families need help and hope. Help with the basics, like housing, employment, child care, food, and transportation. And hope for a brighter, more stable future.
Now in its 16th year, the Sleep Out has become this community's response to the growing need around us. "Helping Families, Creating Hope" is the theme for this year's campaign, which runs Nov. 12-Dec. 31. Learn more.
In addition to the more than 3,000 individual supporters of the Sleep Out, area churches, businesses, schools, and civic organizations will join the effort. Be part of something good!
NOTE: A gift made on Wednesday, Nov. 16, through givemn.org (as part of Give to the Max Day) will be matched up to $150,000. Make that the day to support the families in our community who need help. Go to iocp.org for a direct link on that day to double your donation!
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ReSale 101 Specials
Shop our new store for great deals through Saturday | |
 Through Saturday, Oct. 29, take advantage of two great specials at ReSale 101:
50% off all items with blue tags
50% of all Halloween items
ReSale 101 is located in IOCP's new facility at 1605 County Road 101 N. Store hours are Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Questions? Call 763-489-7549. |
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Cinderella at the Ordway
Special holiday performance supports CfKI scholarships | |
Bring family and friends to the stunning production of Cinderella at the Ordway in St. Paul on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m. Reserve your tickets today for this special holiday performance and support Caring for Kids Initiative early education scholarships. Tickets are $150 and include hearty hors d'oeuvres, the performance, and dessert. $80 of every ticket is tax deductible.
Call the Ordway at 651-224-4222 and ask for the Caring for Kids event tickets. Priority seating is available until Dec. 1. Questions? Contact Jeannie Buckner or call 952-240-4924. |
| Businesses Learn about IOCP
Discussion focused on partnerships, collaboration | |
 More than 80 representatives from area businesses came to IOCP Oct. 20 to tour the new facility and learn how they can collaborate with IOCP for mutual benefit. A common question: "How can we get involved?"
Special thanks to Peg Rasmussen of Countryside Catering for a delicious lunch. |
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 The mission of IOCP is to engage the heart and will of the community to respond to emergency needs and create opportunities for all to thrive.
1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth 55447 (763) 489-7500
www.iocp.org | |
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The New Normal | |
I used to donate to IOCP, but now I'm in transition. Read more |
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