Dear friends,

Sleep Out XXII will kick off its all-in communitywide miracle in the making on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Wayzata Brew Works.
 
Believers from local banks and businesses, faith communities and schools, neighborhoods, families, scout troops and youth groups, book clubs and civic groups, corporations, cities, media - the whole village - are gearing up for a six-week $2.3M miracle of caring.
 
The generous energy the Sleep Out sparks every year is fueled by the sobering urgency and resolve we have to ensure all families and kids of our community have a safe place to call home, and real and sustainable opportunities to build strong and hopeful futures.
 
It's what this community does. Each of us and all of us - together. Every year. It's a miracle! Thank you - so much - for finding your irreplaceable role in making it happen once again.
 
If you can, please join us for Giving Day on the Bay, Thursday, Nov. 16, at Wayzata Brew Works from 5-7 p.m., for a family-friendly kickoff to Sleep Out XXII.
 
The evening will include live music, brews, out-of-this-world root beer, pizza and the sheer joy of giving. I guarantee it!

LaDonna Hoy
Executive Director

 

Spark hope through the Sleep Out



GOAL: TO RAISE $2,300,000 BY DEC. 31

Strong futures begin at home. But one in five families that comes in for help is experiencing a crisis of homelessness.

For 22 years, thousands of caring community members have joined the Sleep Out movement to sleep outside in boxes, tents and cars to raise awareness and funds to support struggling local families. Learn more and help us change futures, one family at a time.

HOW CAN YOU HELP LOCAL FAMILIES?
 



SLEEP OUT EVENTS - JOIN US! 
find all event details here
  • Plymouth Lions Waffle Breakfast  -  Sunday, Nov. 12
  • Giving Day on the Bay  -  Thursday, Nov. 16
  • Community Sleep Out  -  Saturday, Nov. 18



SPONSOR A FAMILY WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS
87 families still need your support!

We are beyond grateful to those who have signed up to sponsor an individual or family with the Holiday Gift Program. Can you help make the holidays a little brighter for the 87 families (or 201 people) who are still waiting for sponsors? We don't want anyone to get left behind.  Learn more .


P.S. Volunteers are needed to help collect gifts and distribute them to families! Sign up today for  Dec. 8-9 or  Dec. 10 shifts. Thank you!


 

WATCH AND SHARE OUR NEW VIDEO


We are so pleased, and deeply grateful, to share our latest organizational video.  Each of YOU is a part of the magic that makes this community work, and it is our honor to do this work together. We hope you will share this video with pride and help us spread the word about Interfaith Outreach.


Interfaith Outreach - Igniting the Power of Community


Community Prayer Breakfast


Thursday, Dec. 7, 7:15-8:45 a.m. 
Wayzata Country Club
200 Wayzata Blvd West

Join us for a morning of reflection and inspiration! Steve Ruedisili and Anne Harbison, parents of 9-year-old Ben, who died unexpectedly in 2015, will share their inspirational and heartfelt message titled "One Wild and Precious Life." The event includes breakfast, music from local musicians and liturgy by local clergy. All are welcome! Proceeds benefit Interfaith Outreach. Register today. 



Did you know?
  • NEW this year - there's an indoor alternative to sleeping outside during Sleep Out called Bedless Night! It's designed to bring families together to explore some of the ways that our neighbors experience homelessness and raise funds to support them through the Sleep Out. More >
  • Resale Select has two super sale days coming up! Shop 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 24 (Black Friday) and Nov. 25 (Small Business Saturday). All proceeds support local families and kids. Learn more >
  • November's Volunteer Spotlight is Ben Johnson , a contagiously enthusiastic and resourceful Development Committee member and event organizer.  Meet Ben >
  • We're hiring! Work in an environment that is people-centered, values driven and diverse.  View open positions >
  • Sleep Out season is the perfect time to get connected with Interfaith Outreach social media! Be inspired, get quick updates and help us ignite the power of community with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. #SleepOut4families





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The mission of Interfaith Outreach is to engage the heart and will of the community to respond to emergency needs and create opportunities for all to thrive.



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Plymouth MN 55447
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