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Dear friends,
March winds and a winter that never was seem to be conspiring toward a premature spring.
Ready or not -- seasons have their way with us -- for good and for ill. Metaphorically, and really, however they present, they fix our attention on the beauty and the struggle of life lived in community.
No matter the unpredictability of the season, this community seems to weather seasons well.
In season and out, we've found our way to share the burdens and the blessings of our lives together.
We sleep out when it matters, prevent hunger in our midst, anchor each other's hopes, give flight to each other's dreams, and offer each other the healing balm of simple human friendship day in and day out.
Summer, fall, winter and spring. It's a very good thing.
LaDonna Hoy
Executive Director
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| Feeding families, fueling hope |
CALLING ALL PREVENT HUNGER CHAMPIONS
March 1-31 is our annual campaign to fight -- and prevent -- hunger in our community. Although it's hard to see sometimes, daily hunger is very real for many of our neighbors.
What can YOU do to make an impact? Plan a food drive, donate a bag of groceries or make a financial gift. Your gift will also provide family support and employment services for long-term life change.
Fight hunger with dollars
Cash donations
are accepted in person, by mail or
online
. If donating by check, please write "Prevent Hunger" on the memo line. Every $1 you donate can be leveraged into $9 worth of food, thanks to community partnerships.
Fight hunger with donations (or plan a food drive)
- Food shelf donations are accepted Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at 1605 County Road 101 N in Plymouth. Schedule large donations by calling 763-489-7530.
MN FoodShare March Campaign
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BE A PART OF THE REAL WIN
Have you purchased your tickets for Interfaith Outreach's Spread Your Wings Gala presented by Polaris? On April 22, just a little over a month away, we want YOU to help us go the extra yard in our fight against the escalating poverty in our community. The new U.S. Bank Stadium will be the dazzling backdrop for our premier gala that only happens once every two years. A Mystery Gift Card Wall, live auction, dinner and a chance to bid on "Exciting Experiences" await -- so
register today and tell your friends!
Exciting Experiences sneak peek:
- Craft cocktail tasting at a private home
- BBQ at a private home with beer from Bank Brewing Co. and a Dixieland jazz band
- Beekeeping lesson with U of M Bee Squad Director in a beautiful garden setting
- An elegant dinner featuring the cuisine of South Africa
Proceeds will support local families and individuals with emergency and strengthening services.
Register today.
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| March Prevent Hunger events |
In March we fight hunger. We also have a ton of fun.
Join us at these two fabulous philanthropic events in March!
All proceeds benefit Prevent Hunger.
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McCormick's St. Patty's Day Raffle
Enter now until Saturday, March 18, 9 p.m.
Tickets on sale at McCormick's Restaurant & Pub
331 Broadway Ave. S, Wayzata
Buy a raffle ticket to benefit Interfaith Outreach and win $2,000 toward airfare for your dream trip to Ireland! The winner will be drawn Saturday, March 18 at 9 p.m. Tickets on sale now. Learn more >
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Biz @ Benz with Donation Creation
Thursday, March 23, 4:30-7 p.m.
Sears Imported Auto, 13500 Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata
A creative business mixer with a philanthropic twist. Complimentary happy hour + networking with community-minded professionals + donation drive that is its own party game.
Register and learn more >
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You can support local teens in their business service learning project by dining at Peg's Countryside Cafe on March 30.
Learn more >
- March's Volunteer Spotlight is Melanie Awcock, "Food to You" coordinator extraordinaire. Meet Melanie >
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On April 1, Resale Select will launch Resale Rewards -- a fresh, revamped customer loyalty program.
Learn more >
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