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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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 Space is still available for the 6th Annual Caring for Kids Breakfast Thursday, May 3, 7:15 - 8:30 a.m., Wayzata County Club. Come!
Bring friends and co-workers to learn more about the progress and challenges of moving public policy and public/private investment in early childhood front and center of our community agenda from one of its foremost champions, Art Rolnick.
Former chair of the Federal Reserve Bank and
senior fellow at the University of Minnesota
Humphrey Institute, Rolnick has exciting news
to share about progress at federal and state
levels, and the importance of citizen advocacy
for keeping the momentum on this key issue.
Rolnick shares the exciting outcomes for kids
served by CfKI as an outstanding model of collective community impact with legislators and corporate leaders as he advocates for more public /private investment in the future of our kids. He needs our voices and passion to join his. Come to learn why. Come to learn how.
Breakfast is free, but registration is required.
Come. Help us move CfKI from great to greater.
LaDonna Hoy
IOCP Executive Director |
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Did you know?
--IOCP brought in 82,551.2 lbs. of food and $94,778.73 as part of the MN FoodShare March Campaign, our best-ever food drive. Thank you!
--This past fiscal year, IOCP saw a 9% increase in families served.
--More than 250 volunteers have been trained to work at ReSale 101 since last August; the store nearly doubled its financial goals in the first 7 months!
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Sponsor a Camper
 Each year, IOCP offers Camp CONECT, an 8-week summer experience for about 200 children in the Plymouth area. Youth who participate enjoy the themed activities, field trips, and reading time. This year's theme is "Camp CONECT Explores the World and Beyond" and will focus on geography, chemistry, biology, and astronomy. We also hope to offer a Kinder Camp for preschoolers ages 3-5 this year. Help by sponsoring a camper!
$424 sponsors one child for the entire 8-week camp experience
$53 sponsors one child for one week of camp
Donate online, by phone (763-489-7512), or by check, and mail to IOCP, 1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth MN 55447. Please indicate your gift is for Camp CONECT. Thanks for creating a wonderful summer camp experience for a youth in our communitiy. |
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IOCP's Great Expectations
 Now that we've opened the doors to new possibilities, we are launching Great Expectations for our community.
Mark your calendar for the IOCP annual meeting Thurs., April 26, 6:30-8 p.m.
Join us for refreshments from 6:30-7 p.m., then hear how our move into the new IOCP Family Service and Learning Center is bringing the care and compassion of this community to a whole new level.
The meeting will be in Shannon Hall at IOCP, 1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth. Please RSVP. |
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Girls, Glamour, and Giving
200 women gathered at The Minneapolis Club for an evening of taste-testing, shopping, and learning more about the many services IOCP offers. The event raised $40,000+ for IOCP programs. Thanks to all the sponsors, funders, and donors who made it a great success! More photos |
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In My Words
From Sonja Carr, a volunteer at ReSale 101:
"My family of 6 lost everything in a house fire 10 years ago. When we had nothing, IOCP gave us something. Now I'm grateful I can give back. IOCP is an incredible place to volunteer." |
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Tag Sale!
Take 50% off clothing and housewares with lavender tags,
April 18-30.
Hours: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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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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