2009 Marks IOCP's 30th Anniversary
Begun in 1979 as a grassroots effort, Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners has grown to become a highly respected organization whose hallmark is collaborating to fulfill its mission of responding to families’ basic needs.
This year marks IOCP’s 30th anniversary as a nonprofit direct service provider serving at-risk families and individuals living in Hamel, Long Lake, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata.
LaDonna Hoy, IOCP’s founder and executive director, has provided vision and leadership for the agency since the beginning. “IOCP is really about a community working together for the common good,” said Hoy. “Many wonderful people helped us chart our course. And many equally wonderful partnerships have allowed us to leverage resources and enhance our ability to bring about long-term solutions for the people we serve.”
Anniversary Events
Two events will mark the organization’s 30th anniversary:
- IOCP’s Annual Meeting
Thursday, April 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Mithun Hall, Wayzata Community Church, 125 East Wayzata Blvd.
Key representatives from IOCP’s past will be on hand to share their part of the organization’s story and its impact on the community. The meeting is open to the public and includes a soup supper. - Spread Your Wings
Thursday, June 25, Lafayette Club, 6–11 p.m., 2800 Northview Road, Minnetonka Beach
IOCP’s signature event for the 30th anniversary includes dinner and a silent and live auction. Chaired by Jim and Kathryn Ramstad. Tickets are $130/person and available at www.iocp.org. For more information, contact Nancy Holden (952-288-2570 or nholden@iocp.org).
