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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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 Come. Bring your friends to a "Whole Village" celebration of the Grand Opening of Maggie Manor:
Wed., April 24, 4-6:30 p.m.
Grand & Rice Streets, Wayzata
(IOCP's former site)
The celebration will include IOCP's Annual Meeting.
Maggie Manor, a lovely new 6-unit apartment building, is named in memory of Maggie Mithun, the teenage daughter of Ray Mithun, Jr. Developed on the parcel of land that was donated to IOCP by Maggie's grandfather, Ray Mithun, Sr., for our new home way back in 1988, Maggie Manor will soon become home to six very happy families.
Designed by Bohland Development of Wayzata and built into the slope of a hill on Grand, the lovely rowhouse-style building will have four 3-bedroom and two 2-bedroom units, one of which is handicapped accessible.
Maggie Manor was made possible by a confluence of community heart and will, private and public funding, city support, and terrific professional and volunteer leadership. Maggie Manor is testament to a community that knows and acts on what matters most.
Come help us celebrate the Grand Opening with a community that continues to make life-changing opportunities for its families and kids possible.
LaDonna Hoy
IOCP Executive Director
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Did You Know?
--More than 1,000 children of IOCP families have been supervised by volunteers in the Children's Play Area since April 2012. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Liz Erstad-Hicks.
--Compared to 2011, IOCP saw a 47.9% increase in volunteer hours contributed to the organization, the equivalent of 23 FTEs!
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IOCP, MN FoodShare Counting on You
 As of March 17, IOCP has collected 26,101 pounds of food (29% of goal) and $19,809 (22% of goal). Help us keep the momentum rolling so we can reach our goal of 90,000 pounds of food and $90,000 to meet the needs of families in our community.
Minnesota FoodShare's March Campaign is the largest annual food and fund drive in the state. It is the time of the year when contributions to food shelves leverage additional dollars.
Here's how you can help:
1. Make a donation online. Choose "Food Shelf" from the dropdown menu.
2. Send a check to: IOCP/MN FoodShare Campaign, 1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN 55447. Please write "Food Shelf" on the memo line.
3. Donate nonperishable items to the IOCP Food Shelf by dropping off your donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at IOCP.
Thank you!
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Lions Clubs Join Hands to Create FoodShare Match
In a unique effort of collaboration, five of our area's Lions Clubs have pooled their resources to create a $6,000 matching grant for IOCP's Minnesota Foodshare Campaign. The Lions will match individual donations up to a total of $6,000, providing a wonderful boost to the March campaign. The clubs include: Hamel Lions, Loretto Lions, Orono Lions, Plymouth Lions, and Wayzata Lions. Many thanks to these wonderful service groups who do so much to strengthen our community!
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President Kaler Keynotes Breakfast
 University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler will keynote the 7th annual Caring for Kids Initiative breakfast on May 2, 7:15-8:30 a.m., Wayzata Country Club. He will speak to the importance of early childhood education, and the research and resources the university delivers. Also hear an update from the Austin family, who have received CfKI scholarships for their boys. Reserve your spot at this free breakfast!
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Oakwood Students Stir Up Goodness
Graft's Wooden Spoon is an annual fundraiser by Oakwood 5th graders to support the IOCP Food Shelf by running a restaurant. This year the students' efforts raised $2,258.26! Thanks to Oakwood principal Dennis Grasmick, the students, and the wonderful teachers, parents, and volunteers who participated. Special thanks to Rick Graft and family for keeping Suzanne's spirit alive and well in our community.
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Cast Your Vote for Favorite Sculpture
Donation Creation Voting - as part of IOCP's MN Food Share Campaign, organizations, churches, schools and businesses have been collecting food and building "Creations" from the donated food. Check out the great work of our community and vote for your favorite at http://www.iocp.org/donation-creation; voting ends on March 29th. The Mosaic Foundation will match $1 for each pound donated. Thanks for supporting the IOCP food shelf!!
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Save the Date for Great Expectations
Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 20, 2013, when IOCP will have its Spread Your Wings "Great Expectations" gala, 6-9:30 p.m.at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest (formerly Northland Inn), 7025 Northland Drive N, Brooklyn Park.
Reserve your tickets today!
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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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