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SpanishPeggy Zimmer, counselor at Wayzata High School, sits at her desk. She’s surrounded by walls filled with inspirational framed art and handwritten notes for students, by students. Her gentle, caring demeanor radiates in her words and actions. A year ago, Peggy struggled to help students whose families had limited incomes. One of her students, a […]
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August volunteer spotlight
Mary Leadholm cares deeply about the children in our Interfaith Outreach community. She is committed to Caring for Kids, the foundational program of the Great Expectations Initiative. Mary enjoys working one-on-one with youth at Homework Club, as well as volunteering for PEAK. She excitedly helped sign up families for Great Opportunities funding and joined the […]
40th Anniversary Year – so much to be thankful for
In October of 1979, a small band of believers came together to launch an outreach project called Interfaith Outreach under the passionate vision of founding and current Executive Director LaDonna Hoy. Since then the organization has grown tremendously, identifying the varied causes of suburban poverty and matching the resources to fill those needs in the […]
November Volunteer Spotlight
Kathy Cerles went to France as a chemical engineer and returned 10 years later with two beautiful daughters and a French husband. This experience sensitized her to cultural differences and the subtle challenges of living in a new country. When Kathy heard about Interfaith Outreach needing volunteers for Homework Club, she got involved. While her […]
