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Birthday Shelf

Birthday Shelf Gifts Needed

April 29, 2013

Help make a child’s birthday special. Gifts are needed for children ages 1 to 18 for families served by IOCP.

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MN FoodShare Exceeds Revenue Goal

April 8, 2013

A strong March Campaign gives IOCP food, funds to respond to local need.

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Ambassadors of Peace theme for Camp CONECT

April 1, 2013

This summer’s camp will focus on happiness and kindness, restorative justice, and peace in different cultures.

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Target Grant Supports IOCP Food Shelf

October 16, 2012

A $7,000 grant from Target will be used to support the IOCP Food Shelf and will help purchase child-friendly food and increase access to fresh and perishable food items.

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2nd Tuesday Gatherings at IOCP

June 3, 2012

Community invited to tour IOCP, learn more, and get engaged.

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Oakwood Student Restaurant Supports IOCP Food Shelf

March 14, 2013

Fifth graders create annual Graft’s Wooden Spoon to help feed their hungry neighbors.

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Early Education focus of Community Conversation

March 7, 2013

Feb. 25 event calls for public and private action to ensure that all our children are ready for kindergarten.

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Grants Support Vital Programs

February 25, 2013

Over the past several months, IOCP has been the recipient of grants from a number of foundations and corporations.

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RBC Wealth Management Funds Employment Services

January 10, 2013

Thank you, RBC Wealth Management, for a generous $8,000 grant that will help clients conduct a successful job search, explore career paths, build skills, and much more.

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Target Supports Emergency Services

January 10, 2013

We are thrilled to report that IOCP has received a $50,000 grant from Target to provide emergency services for families in crisis.

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