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I N T E R F A I T H O U T R E A C H & C O M M U N I T Y P A R T N E R S
Creating opportunities for all to thrive
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 Greetings!
Poverty by Webster's definition is "the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions." But poverty is often understood differently in an affluent culture. One conjures up hardscrabble inner city poor, people locked in generational poverty, or the poor we see in global settings . Hardly ever do we attach the word poverty to the suffering of friends and neighbors in our midst. It's too uncomfortable a thought, a word. Hard to believe or somehow inapplicable. But poverty by any definition is definitely here. In the burbs. A trend mirrored in suburbs across the nation, where a recent study found that suburban poverty has grown 5 times faster than it has in big cities. On Monday, Feb. 27, IOCP, Episcopal Community Services, and local communities of faith will host a community meal and conversation on poverty in our midst at IOCP, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Our chance to become informed, involved, and invested in changing what needs to change. Limited seating available. Please RSVP to Cate Fossing. LaDonna Hoy IOCP Executive Director |
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Did you know?
--Our new facility is called the IOCP Family Service and Learning Center.
--The Adopt-a-Family holiday program sponsored 450 families, providing gifts for 1,525 individuals.
--Peter Larson completed his final sleep out, raising a total of $534,242 over 12 years!
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Community Conversation: Local Poverty
Join us Monday, Feb. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for an interactive discussion on poverty in our community. Learn why poverty is growing, who it is impacting, what it looks like, and how you can help respond to this growing need. Speakers: LaDonna Hoy, IOCP executive director; John Estrem, Episcopal Community Services executive director. Sponsored by area faith communities. The free event, at IOCP, includes supper. Please bring a donation for the IOCP Food Shelf. Limited space. RSVP to Cate Fossing.
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MN FoodShare
Donation Creation is a fun, creative way to participate in the MN FoodShare March Campaign. Businesses, schools, churches, and other groups are invited to organize a food drive and create a sculpture of the donated items.
 For each pound of donated food, Mosaic Foundation will donate $1 to our food shelf up to $20,000.
The March Campaign is the largest annual food and fund drive in the state. It's the only time of year contributions to food shelves leverage additional dollars. Our goal this year is to collect 60,000 lbs. of food and $60,000. |
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Navigating Age and the Job Search
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Join us March 13 for an exciting kickoff event to a series of employment opportunities. Amy Lindgren, nationally syndicated employment columnist and job search strategist, will speak on how to turn age and experience into a strength in today's competitive market. Rachel Vilsak, from the Minnesota Labor Market Information Office, willl also present on employment trends and resources.
The event, at IOCP, is free but RSVP is required. Cosponsored by the Workforce Center, Wayzata Public Schools and Community Education, and IOCP. |
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In My Words
"At IOCP's old location, I spent about $200 a month on food for my family in addition to what I received from the food shelf there," said Reisa. "In the food shelf at IOCP's new location, I can choose the food my family needs, so I now spend $120-$150 on food. This has made a big impact on my monthly budget." |
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Save 50%
Save 50% off a single item at ReSale 101 when you make a food donation to the IOCP Food Shelf.
Expires: February 15, 2012. |
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Mission
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.
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Contact Us
1605 County Road 101 N
Plymouth MN 55447
(763) 489-7500
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