This time of year is full of fun and relaxation, and I hope you have been able to take some time to breathe and rejuvenate. Once you’ve filled your cup, there are plenty of opportunities to connect and contribute over the next month. This edition of the Family Resources Program e-Newsletter highlights some ways you may want to engage in the community throughout the rest of the summer. The purpose of this communication is to build greater awareness and connection to local resources. If you have suggestions or content you would like included in the future, please feel free to contact me directly.
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Reta Johnson, MSW
Community Resources Specialist
Eden Prairie Schools
Phone #952-975-7030
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HAPPY HOUR FOR HUNGER TO BENEFIT PROP: 6.25.19
TONIGHT!
Hunger and homelessness exist in our very own communities of Eden Prairie and surrounding cities. Come to Excelsior Brewing located at 421 3rd St. in Excelsior on June 25th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for happy hour where all proceeds will benefit People Reaching Out to People (PROP) food shelf.
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HAPPY HOUR @ OLD CHICAGO BENEFITING EPCF: 6.27.19
Old Chicago in Eden Prairie is donating 10% of sales between 4:00 p.m. and closing Thursday, June 27th, to the Eden Prairie Community Foundation’s Youth Initiative, specifically the after-school activity scholarships awarded to families in need who otherwise would have difficulty affording swimming lessons, driver's training, enrichment classes, summer camp, and more. These scholarships are administered by PROP. Stop in, stay for dinner, and learn about the Youth Initiative and other Foundation activities.
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PITCHIN' FOR A PURPOSE - BAG TOSS TOURNEY: 6.27.19
Enjoy an evening with families and friends while helping support the work of The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS)
. The event, which begins at 6:00 p.m. at Purgatory Creek Park on Thursday, June 27th, features multiple cash prizes. Learn more and register on the
FEPS website.
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4TH OF JULY HOMETOWN CELEBRATION: 7.3.19 & 7.4.19
Kick off your 4th of July celebration with music, entertainment, beach and splash pad activities, bingo, beer, and food starting Wednesday, July 3rd at Round Lake Park. Come back for a full day's worth of fun on Thursday, July 4th with free entertainment
,
food, activities, fireworks, and more! Check out the full schedule of events on the
City's Events Calendar
.
All are welcome!
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MYHEALTH CHILDREN'S DENTAL CLINIC: 7.19.19
A low cost
dental care clinic
will be offered at 15 8th Avenue South in Hopkins on July 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This clinic provides services for children from birth to age 26 and pregnant women. Services that are available are exams, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, oral health education, fillings, crowns and extractions. Children's Dental accepts all forms of insurance and offers reduced cost care under an income based sliding fee scale. To set up an appointment, call 612-746-1530 and ask to have your appointment at the myHealth for teens and young adults location.
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NIGHT TO UNITE: 8.6.19
Each year on the first Tuesday night in August, the City of Eden Prairie hosts "Night to Unite," a summer evening dedicated to celebrating and strengthening the commitment to a safe community. For residents of Eden Prairie, this is an opportunity to put together a neighborhood celebration, turn on the front porch lights, gather with neighbors and friends, get to know one another, play games with the kids, grill outside, and build a sense of community. Neighborhood representatives are asked to register their Night to Unite event, so representatives from the Eden Prairie Police and Fire Department, as well as several city officials, can stop by and visit with everyone at their celebrations that evening. City officials also collect food donations for PROP during this time and the neighborhood with the largest donation receives an ice cream social hosted by the Police and Fire Departments. Plan and register your event at
Eden Prairie's Night to Unite.
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VOLUMES & VINES: 9.19.19
Volumes & Vines is a tasting event and library fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Eden Prairie Library taking place
on Thursday, September 19th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the beautiful Bearpath Country Club in Eden Prairie. Enjoy l
ocally made beer, wine, and cider paired with appetizers and bid on a variety of silent auction items.
Learn more or purchase tickets on the
event website.
Tickets range from $30-$40.
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MOVEFWD OFFERING SUMMER SUPPORT TO STUDENTS
MoveFwd is open all summer, with set drop-in hours Mon-Thurs 2:30-5:00 p.m., but open for appointments with youth M-F 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. If you know of a student who may need support outside of school, please let them know about MoveFwd. Youth can come to eat, look for a job, get supplies, or get help finding a place to stay. For more information on the MoveFwd program, visit
MoveFwd.
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EPPD OFFERING FREE CAR SEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED
Thanks to the Minnesota Child Passenger Safety Program, Eden Prairie Police Department has funding to provide free car seats to families below 200% federal poverty guidelines. The family will need to provide income verification to qualify. The car seat will then be installed by one of the department's car seat inspectors, so the parent, vehicle, and child will need to be present to ensure proper installation and fit. Funds are available on a first come basis. If you have questions or community members are interested in accessing the program, contact Officer Kuffel at 952-949-6200.
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EDEN PRAIRIE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
The city of Eden Prairie offers a zero-interest, deferred loan up to $10,000 for qualifying first-time home buyers purchasing a home in Eden Prairie. Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Click on
First Time Home-Buyer
for eligibility criteria and an application.
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PROP SEEKING FULL TIME CASE MANAGER
PROP (People Reaching Out to People) is excited to be posting for a new full time case manager position. The position would be a 50% case management role and 50% employment services role. PROP is located at 14700 Martin Dr. in Eden Prairie and is Eden Prairie's only food shelf. Please share this opportunity with your networks. To view this position or apply, visit
PROP Case Manager.
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UCARE COMMUNITY EDUCATION DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Eligible UCare members may receive a $15 discount on community education classes. Depending on the type of UCare plan, participants may receive a discount for three classes and some member plans offer an unlimited number of discounts for the year. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration and throughout the duration of the class. Members need to provide their UCare member ID number when registering for a class. To determine number of discounts offered per UCare plan, view this
2019 UCare Eligibility Guide.
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PEOPLEFEST! A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF CULTURE
This year's PeopleFest! will be held Sunday, August 4th through Wednesday, August 14th. The purpose of PeopleFest! is to bring residents together in celebration and awareness of the many cultures that make Eden Prairie great. Examples of this year's PeopleFest! events include performances by a Somali Dance Troupe, a community book discussion, a field trip to IndiaFest, and community education classes that expand your understanding of other cultures. The group planning PeopleFest! are still looking for performance groups to represent the African American, Native American, and Eastern European culture. Learn more and
submit your proposal online
if you are interested in participating.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROGRAM
Eden Prairie Schools (EPS) families experiencing financial hardship can again pick up needed school supplies for their students at each school during Back-to-School Open House Nights at the end of August. Families do
NOT
need to register in advance. Grace Church, Life Church, Wooddale Church, Immanuel Lutheran,
the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools,
PROP, EPS Community Education’s Family Resources Program, Eden Prairie Community Foundation, and various other businesses work collaboratively on this program to ensure all students have what they need to be successful in the new school year. More details are available on the
2019 Back-to-School Supplies Program
website
. Drop boxes are located at PROP (14700 Martin Dr.) and The Education Center (8040 Mitchell Road) if you would like to help contribute supplies for families in need.
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