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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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 Effective educators know that ultimately the learner is the lesson. The task of the educator is to discover where the learner is on the path to learning and to call forth their innate gifts to move on.
What we're discovering as a community is that teachers among us abound, from all walks of life, and that learning happens best when teachable moments, readiness, resources, and opportunity meet.
The task of a community is to ensure that, from cradle to career and beyond, they do.
The Aug. 16 Learning for a Lifetime event provides just a glimpse of what can happen when they do--for a family, for a worker, for a community.
There are reasons for our Great Expectations of this community. Here's one: Amina's story.
LaDonna Hoy
IOCP Executive Director
P.S. My blog, What Matters, is live. Check it out! |
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Did You Know?
--Our Back to School drive accepts gently used, working graphing calculators (drop off Aug. 1-24).
--ReSale 101 provided more than $13,000 in gift cards to IOCP clients last year to help meet clothing and household needs.
--The next 2nd Tuesday Gathering is Aug. 14. Lunch, tour, conversation with LaDonna. Sign up! |
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 | | IOCP client Makida Abdulah recently completed her degree. |
Learning for a Lifetime Aug. 16
Education is a way out of poverty. At the IOCP Service and Learning Center, we work with community partners to provide educational opportunities for all ages. Join us Thursday, Aug. 16, for a free event to discover some of those opportunities.
Follow the story of an IOCP family through interactive stations. See firsthand how IOCP and our partners respond to education and training needs. Learn how you can be part of our community response.
Morning event (10-11:30 a.m.) includes a service project for kids. Evening event (5:30-7 p.m.) is for ages 16+. Space is limited to 75 people for each session, so register today! For more information, e-mail Jill Kohler or call her at (763) 489-7512. |
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Folders, Markers, Calculators. . .
 These are some of the most needed items by more than 700 students from low-income families in our community. Help these kids get a strong start in school this fall with our Back to School Giveaway! Print out our Donation List and take it with you next time you head to the store.
Donations can be dropped off Aug. 1-24 at the IOCP Family Service and Learning Center, 1605 County Road 101, or at one of our convenient drop-off sites.
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Last Chance: Funds for Food
 Through July 31, IOCP is collecting cash to support our food shelf, as part of the month-long "Open Your Heart" campaign, in collaboration with Hunger Solutions Minnesota. Hunger Solutions will match what we raise as a grant to our food shelf.
Help us reduce hunger in our community!
Drop off your donation by July 31 at IOCP's Family Service and Learning Center or donate online. Thank you!
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In My Words
"Caring for Kids Initiative has opened doors for me. My son is learning, I'm learning, and now he's ready for school." --Amina Ammi
Amina is one of many IOCP clients who has benefited from a CfKI scholarship and our employment resources. |
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More Hours to Shop!
People love our expanded store hours! Stop in for the latest fashions at great prices. See our Facebook page for great deals!
Cleaning out? Drop off your quality clothing, housewares, and books you no longer want. Fall clothing will be accepted beginning Aug. 1, with a special need for teen and children's clothing. List of accepted items
Hours
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Donations accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays |
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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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