Special Programs

Throughout the year, IOCP volunteers coordinate special programs for people in the IOCP service area. The generosity of community members through financial and in-kind support has made these efforts successful year after year.

Weekly Needs
A once-a-week e-mail request for immediate, specific needs of IOCP families. Needs include household items, gift cards for groceries, gas, and other basic needs, or a particular request. To receive this weekly e-mail, contact Wendy Geving.

Holiday Adopt-a-Family
Links about 500 families requesting holiday gift assistance with sponsors who anonymously provide gifts for every family member.
Become a sponsor
Become a volunteer

Holiday New Client Program
Provides gifts to families who are new to IOCP during the holiday season.

Back to School
Provides the required supplies to help about 600 kids K through 12 have a strong start to the school year.

Baby Layettes
Available to IOCP families expecting a newborn. Include blankets, infant clothes, diapers, and other nursery necessities. Donations welcome year-round

Birthday Shelf
Gifts for children ages 1 to 18 are available for families served by IOCP. In addition, birthday bags contain party favors, cake mix, presents, and all the trimmings for a child’s birthday party. Donations welcome year-round.

Easter Baskets
Volunteers distribute about 600 baskets filled with toys and goodies to IOCP families with children ages 1–18.

For more information, contact Lynn Vettel or Liz Erstad-Hicks.