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Margaret Wheatley had it right when she said, "There's no power greater than a community that has discovered what it cares about."
This amazing community has it right when, together, year after year, and day in and Sleep Out, we turn that power on for the families and kids entrusted to our care.
There's a reason people want to live in a caring community like ours. A place where everyone counts and everywhere a family or child shows up people care, and where systems and sectors work together for the good of all.
The Sleep Out has become a visual, powerful way for us to come together to care for one another. To keep the light of love and justice burning in our midst.
It's such a privilege to know you, to live and work alongside all of you who -- year after year and day in and day out -- step up to make miracles of hope and healing happen.
Our hearts, and the hearts of the families and kids who will have a better future because you care, leap with thanks for your help in making a just-in-time Sleep Out miracle happen.
LaDonna Hoy
Executive Director
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| SLEEP OUT: ONLY 10 FAMILIES LEFT |
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| Click the image above to watch Brittany's story of hope |
A SLEEP OUT MIRACLE
Thanks to this community's incredible generosity and your tremendous efforts, we have raised $2,174,000 of our $2,184,000 goal for Sleep Out 2016. Hooray -- we are so close to being able to help all 2,184 families we expect to see in the coming year!
Can you believe there are only 10 families left to help? Donate
online, by cash or check through the weekend to help us bring this miracle full circle.
Meet Brittany, one of the lives you changed with your Sleep Out gifts.
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| RALLY YOUR GROUP TO FIGHT HUNGER |
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| The Prevent Hunger campaign is a part of the larger MN FoodShare March Campaign. |
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TIME TO STOCK THE SHELVES!
Start planning a food drive with your faith community, neighborhood, co-workers, book club or civic group to fight -- and
prevent -- hunger in our community! The Prevent Hunger campaign helps families with food, holistic support and employment coaching. There are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to get involved during this March campaign and help us reach our goal of 100,000 pounds of donations. Download our
toolkit!
More >
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THANK YOU FOR SPREADING JOY
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One smile, one gift, one volunteer hour at a time, you made the holidays so much brighter for our neighbors.
Holiday Gift Program
342 sponsors provided personal, wrapped gifts to 512 families (1,799 individuals). Financial gifts/gift cards allowed an additional 587 people a ray of hope!
Client Christmas Party
200 dozen delicious treats were provided for the party, and 100 volunteers ignited the event with warmth and celebration. Thank you to sponsors: Jake's City Grille, Target, Domino's (Long Lake), Wayzata Community Church and Cub (Vicksburg Lane).
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DID YOU KNOW?
- Your time, talent and treasure make a profound impact on our neighbors. Watch a video from Interfaith Outreach. Check it out >
- January's Volunteer Spotlight is Miriam Goldfein, a research pro who shares her skills with Interfaith Outreach. Learn more >
- Donating your quality clothing and household goods to Resale Select will help us prepare for Ladies Night on Feb. 9! Learn more >
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