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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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 Despite recent encouraging reports in the news, employment is still a big challenge for two-thirds of the people IOCP serves. Hard to pay the rent and feed the family with no income. Even harder to pay medical bills without insurance.
So it was heartening to see 200 ready-to-work, skilled individuals--many of them graduates of IOCP's employment program--and 27 area employers and trainers talking to each other at our recent Job Fair.
As one job seeker said, "It's great to be able to talk face-to-face with a person from the company I'm applying to."
A special thanks to all the employer and training partners who, like this whole community, know the value of creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.
LaDonna Hoy
IOCP Executive Director
Check out video footage and more photos from the Job Fair! Hear one woman's efforts to find a job, as well as two success stories. |
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Did You Know?
--Service Fridays provide short volunteering opportunities for busy teenagers this summer. Starting June 15, 10-noon. To sign up, email Liz Erstad-Hicks or call her at 763-489-7506.
--2nd Tuesday Gatherings are a fantastic opportunity to engage with IOCP and learn more about our resources. Includes a building tour and conversation with LaDonna. Sign up!
--Our food shelf needs kid-friendly items--cereal, fruit cups, crackers, granola bars--during the summer.
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Coming Soon: Open Your Heart Challenge
During the month of July, IOCP will participate in the "Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless" campaign, run by Hunger Solutions Minnesota. This challenge is based on the belief that every Minnesotan should be "free from hunger and homelessness." Hunger Solutions will match what we raise next month as a grant to our food shelf. IOCP asks you to bring in cash donations to help us reduce hunger in our community!
Drop off your donation M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at IOCP's Family Service and Learning Center throughout July. Thank you!
Learn more about Open Your Heart. |
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Outstanding Volunteers in May
Thanks to our many volunteers who participated in three major events last month. As always, we couldn't have done it without you!
Plant Sale - 300 volunteer hours
Prayer Breakfast - 40 volunteer hours
A big thanks to our board members who served soup for our Wayzata Empty Bowls event.
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Learning for a Lifetime
From our summer preschool to Continuing Education classes and job training, IOCP incorporates life-long education into many of our programs. We'd like to share these opportunities with you!
On Aug. 16, participants get the chance to follow an IOCP family story through interactive stations. Observe firsthand how IOCP fosters education and training so families have the tools they need to succeed. The event is free, but please register by Aug. 10.
Session one: 10-11:30 a.m.* (Includes child care and a separate service activity for older kids)
Session two: 5:30-7 p.m. (for ages 16+)
We'd love to see you there! For more information, email Jill Kohler or call her at 763-489-7512. |
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In My Words
"I can't thank IOCP enough for helping me land not just one, but two, jobs. I walked into the interview not knowing what would happen, but the employer was especially impressed with the soft skills training I had from IOCP. He ended up offering me a job at the end of the interview."
--Mark, IOCP Employment Services participant
Mark is one of many who take advantage of IOCP's employment resources. |
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Extended Hours!
Now there's even more time to browse the great items at ReSale 101. Beginning June 19, the store will be open Tuesdays and later on Thursdays. Stop by and take advantage of the longer hours.
NEW Hours
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 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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