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A Child Leads Her Neighborhood in Welcome for New Village Homes

June 20, 2007

Star Tribune article about a 10-year-old who will give gifts to her new neighbors at Village Homes.

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IOCP Celebrates The Completion Of Its Affordable Housing Development In Wayzata

June 17, 2007

A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 23, will mark the completion of an affordable housing development IOCP spearheaded this past year in the City of Wayzata. Long a provider of emergency housing assistance and an advocate for affordable housing, IOCP brought together key individuals and organizations to develop Village Homes, a four-unit project at 170 Gleason Lake Road, across from Gleason Lake Apartments. Area businessman Steve Bloomer donated the land, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity served as the builder.

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New Officers, Board Members

April 25, 2007

At its annual meeting on May 2, 2007, Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners will announce its new officers and board members. Kevin Krueger will serve as chair, Robyn Cook as vice chair, Sandy Ohlsson as secretary, and Sandy Finke as treasurer for 2007. Steve Bohl, Julie Faxvog, Bill Munsell, and Duane Sather join the board as new members.

“IOCP is fortunate to have the guidance of these exceptional community leaders,” said LaDonna Hoy, IOCP executive director.

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Investing Early Pays Later

April 17, 2007

Commentary about the Caring for Kids Initiative in the Lakeshore Weekly News.

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Fighting Poverty with People Power

December 13, 2006

Article about executive director LaDonna Hoy’s efforts to create IOCP.

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IOCP and CommonBond Leverage Dollars, Partners to Spur Affordable Housing Development in Plymouth

October 23, 2006

IOCP and CommonBond Communities have leveraged funds from public and private investors to spur the development of 50 new units of affordable town homes in Plymouth. Funders of the $9.4 million Vicksburg Commons project include Minnesota Housing, Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, IOCP, National Equity Fund (NEF), and local businesses.

The project received mortgage and tax credit funding from Minnesota Housing totaling $7,895,000.

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Charities Teaming Up to Build Affordable Housing Complex

June 28, 2006

Article about Village Homes in the June 28, 2006 edition of the Star Tribune.

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