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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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All Welcome to Tour Maggie Manor
 The Grand Opening of Maggie Manor will be grand indeed and will include a brief IOCP Annual Meeting.
Wednesday, April 24
4-6:30 p.m.
Grand & Rice Streets
(IOCP's former site)
Parking available in the Rice Street
Wells Fargo lot
Come tour this lovely new family townhome complex and celebrate with a community that routinely makes miracles of hope happen for its families and kids.
A program is scheduled at 5 p.m. Tours are available from 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Not to worry about the weather. A tent, hot coffee, light refreshments, and a celebration of our community's heart and will at its best will light your fire.
Grand it will be! Come!
LaDonna Hoy
Executive Director
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Did You Know?
--More than 500 children from low-income families in our community are in need of an early education opportunity to be prepared to enter kindergarten prepared to learn. Join us May 2 at the Caring for Kids Initiative Breakfast and learn about our partnership with Wayzata Schools to prepare kids to enter kindergarten ready to succeed. Details below. Reserve your place at this free breakfast today!
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Food Drive Results, Donation Creation Winners
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United Health Group made the largest sculpture as part of the Donation Creation competition.
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Thanks to a generous community response during the MN FoodShare March Campaign, IOCP collected $112,042 and 77,879 lbs. of food. We're grateful for all those who participated! Food and funds donated during the campaign will help us meet the 12% increase in use of our food shelf.
We're also pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd annual Donation Creation food sculpture contest:
Best Business Sculpture - Bainey Group
Best School Sculpture - Orono High School
Best Faith Community Sculpture - St. Edwards Episcopal
Best Organization Sculpture - Cornerstone Commons
Most Creative Sculpture - Bainey Group
Crowd Favorite - Orono High School with 582 votes (2nd year in a row)
Largest Sculpture - United Health Group at 1,962 pounds
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Gen. Shadley Keynotes Community Prayer Breakfast
Join us April 25, 7-8:30 a.m., for an inspiring community prayer breakfast. Gen. Bob Shadley, keynote speaker, is a retired Army Major General and author of The GAMe: Unraveling a Military Sex Scandal. During his leadership career, he guided more than 3,500 military men and women in combat and over 20,000 students in training.
Purchase your tickets and sponsorships online or at IOCP, Bob's Shoe Repair in Wayzata, or The Foursome Clothing and Shoes in Plymouth. Individual tickets are $20. Hope to see you there!
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President Kaler Headlines
CfKI Breakfast
 University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler will headline 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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Jumpstart Gardening at Plant Sale
The opportunity to get great perennials, trees, bird houses, garden signs, planters, and more is back! Join us May 15-18 for this popular event--a great way to kickoff your spring planting. If you have plants to donate, call Gary at (763) 473-7990. He can arrange to dig the plants from your garden if you need help. Special digging day, April 27.
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Trinity Lutheran Hosts Car Wash
Bring your car to IOCP Saturday, April 27,
10 a.m.-noon, for a spring cleaning! Youth, adults, and children from Trinity Lutheran Church will scrub away the winter dirt and make your car spotless for spring. Proceeds will support IOCP programs.
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Great Sponsor Response for
Spread Your Wings
To date, 21 sponsors have committed to our June 20 Spread Your Wings gala, for a total of $77,000. Wow!
The event will offer more than 25 Exciting Experiences, including a Gourmet Progressive Dinner, a Twins Suite, Pedal Pub, Test Drives of exciting Polaris vehicles, High Tea in a beautiful garden, and much more! Live Auction will feature lovely vacation homes and additional fun outings.
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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