The Great Expectations (GE) Initiative is changing kids’ lives, one child at a time, and your support makes that possible. You helped provide backpacks with fresh supplies, access to high-quality early childhood care and education, and athletic and arts enrichment opportunities. Your support ensures that kids show up in a new school year ready for […]
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40th Anniversary Community Event Highlights
NOTE: The Interfaith Outreach parking lot will be closed on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14 for this celebration (except limited handicap parking spots). Free parking for event guests will be available at Oakwood Elementary and Messiah Church. Shuttles will transport guests on Saturday to and from the Messiah Church lot, and a crossing guard […]
40th Anniversary Community-wide Celebration
Free and open to everyone! Saturday, Sept. 14, 1-4 p.m. 1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth Diverse music, entertainment and food Games and activities for kids and families Outdoor event (rain or shine) Free parking In the spirit of celebrating milestones with those you love most, Interfaith Outreach will host a 40th Anniversary Community Celebration […]
Great Opportunities made possible a student’s dream of college
Peggy 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 […]
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 […]
Community connections set Ezechiel on a path to college
A decade ago, 7-year-old Ezechiel discovered the English language and the American dream. He arrived with his family from Togo, Africa. Ezechiel’s parents were his best and first role models demonstrating hard work and instilling the value of a great education. They created a home environment that fostered a love of learning and taught him […]
