Dear Friends:
We are halfway into the 2011 Sleep Out Campaign, and $718,723 en route to its $1.8 million goal. At this point thanks to 1,674 generous and faithful donors, 359 families of our community will have reasons to feel hopeful in this coming year. Thank you so much from them and from us!
This amazing community's support for the Sleep Out through the Nov. 16 Give to the Max Day was simply outstanding. Obviously, we still have a long way to go and lots of opportunities to help us get to goal. What's at stake is not achieving a financial goal, which is and has always been based on the need that comes to our door, but the hope and futures of families and kids and all of the people entrusted to our care. The return on investment for all of us is huge and somehow makes the Sleep Out goal, please God, reachable.
Whatever you can do to help move us to goal will shore up the hope and change the futures of some very precious families and kids. Please consider donating today and be that difference maker. Thank you! Holiday blessings to you and your loved ones.
LaDonna Hoy
Executive Director |
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Shop with a Purpose
The Foursome announces Sleep Out benefit | |
On Friday, Dec. 16, the Foursome will donate 5% of all sales to the IOCP Sleep Out. During this season of giving, here's a great chance to give back. Purchases at the Foursome on this day, or additional donations, will help struggling families in our community imagine a more hopeful future. Stop by! |
| Harvest Moon "Round Up"
Creativity "counts" in supporting Sleep Out | |
 Between now and Dec. 31, shop at Harvest Moon Natural Foods in Long Lake (next to Otten Brothers Nursery) and round up your purchase total to the nearest dollar. 100% of your "round up" will be donated to IOCP's Sleep Out Campaign! Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Cinderella at the Ordway
Tickets for Dec. 14 performance going fast | | Only one week until the stunning holiday production of Cinderella! Reserve your seats today. Tickets are $150 and include hearty hors d'oeuvres, the performance, and dessert. $80 of every ticket is tax deductible and supports Caring for Kids Initiative early education scholarships.
Call the Ordway at 651-224-4222 by Dec. 8 for reserved tickets; mention Caring for Kids. Questions? Contact Jeannie Buckner or call 952-240-4924. |
| Let's Bring Peter Home
17-year-old aims to reach his goal | |
The Star Tribune called him the Sleep Out King. Peter has been nominated as an emerging legend in the community. And to all of us who know him, he's our hero. Peter will sleep in a box through December to raise awareness and funds for people who don't have stable housing. Please support his efforts so he can reach his $100,000 goal! So far, Peter has raised $88,097.
- Donate through Peter's own fundraising page.
- Send a check to IOCP (made payable to IOCP) and write "Peter Larson" in the memo line.
- Enjoy delicious pancakes at Countryside Cafe through Sunday, Dec. 11. For every order, $1 will be donated to Peter's sleep out.
And if you haven't already, please thank Peter for all he's done! |
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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
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