Welcome back to the Family Resources Program e-Newsletter! We wanted to share with you what the coming month has to offer in our community. We hope you gain something new and information to share with others from this edition.
As always, please feel free to contact me with suggestions or other content you or your organization would like included in the future e-newsletters. Thank you for all the ways you open your hearts to help others in need in our community especially now and in the past several months during this unprecedented time of Covid-19.
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Reta Johnson, MSW
Community Resources Specialist
Eden Prairie Schools
Phone #952-975-7030
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TOGETHER, WE ARE MAKING IT, EP!: 10.18.20
On Sunday, October 18th Fat Pants Brewery located at 8335 Crystal View Road in Eden Prairie is generously donating $1 from every pint sold and $1 from every take-out order to support the Eden Prairie Community Foundation's programs and operation. To learn more about the Eden Prairie Community Foundation and all the ways it serves the Eden Prairie community, visit epcommunityfoundation.org.
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CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR EDEN PRAIRIE EARLY CHILDHOOD: 10.20.20
No time to cook? Pick up dinner at Chipotle, 13250 Technology Dr. in Eden Prairie, on Tuesday, October 20th between 4:00 and 8:00 pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone, or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Eden Prairie Early Childhood programs.
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CELEBRATE NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY W/ DOING GOOD TOGETHER: 10.24.20
Celebrate National Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 24th online with Doing Good Together! Free activities include family yoga with Chanel Tsang of the Peace Out Podcast, kindness storytime with "Bucket Filler" children's book author Carol McCloud, singing and dancing along to the Okee Dokee Brothers, and a Rock the Block Dance party with Grammy nominated Alphabet Rockers. Registration for this free event includes access to a downloadable "From Our Home to the World Kindness" Guide with newly created service project templates and parenting tools to make empathy, generosity and caring easy and fun for every family. .
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NAMI FREE VIRTUAL PARENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE: 10.24.20
Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota on Saturday, October 24th for a free virtual parent education conference. This event is designed to meet the needs of biological, foster, and adoptive parents, family members, paraprofessionals, and others who work with or care for children with and without a mental health diagnosis. "School Year 2020:Help!", "Making Mental Health a Dinner Table Conversation," and Are the Parents OK? How to Tend to Our Mental Health During a Pandemic" are the three keynote presentations throughout the day. To learn more or to register, visit NAMI MN Super Saturday.
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THE PROP SHOP'S FAMILY SERVICES
The PROP Shop (15195 Martin Dr. Eden Prairie) is not only a resale and donation center, but its priority is helping families meet their basic needs. The PROP Shop provides clothing, household goods, and furniture free of charge to local families in need through their PROP Shop Family Services. During this time of Covid-19, the Family Services door is locked to allow only one family at a time, so a family must have a scheduled appointment to use the room to pick out clothing and household goods. If a family is needing something but cannot come on site due to health concerns, The PROP Shop can arrange for a no-contact pickup for certain items. Families can call 952-224-7052 to schedule an appointment. Currently, the PROP Shop is still in need of winter coats as well as winter gear of all sizes for their annual winter coat distribution. The organization is especially low on men's sizes for coats and school aged sizes for snow pants (size 6-adult). The PROP Shop could not run without the help of all their volunteers. They are currently needing more volunteers, especially for afternoons and weekends. Times vary, so please contact Alicia at alicia@propshopep to discuss your interest and availability.
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SUBMIT STORIES, EVENTS TO EDEN PRAIRIE LOCAL NEWS
There's a news start up called the Eden Prairie Local News that's taking press releases from organizations as well as story tips from residents. Send your information to pressrelease@eplocalnews.org. EPLN is being organized by citizen volunteers who were disappointed by the demise of the 46-year-old Eden Prairie News last April, and have started a website to preserve local reporting. Find it at www.eplocalnews.org.
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THE EDEN PRAIRIE LIBRARY IS OPEN
The Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Dr., is currently open with limited hours for grab and go basic services where you can pick up books, browse the collections, drop off returns, and use computers for up to 2 hours. You can also access online tutors for homework help at a library computer or at your home on your computer. Tutoring is free for all ages with your Hennepin County library card. Tutors are available in English or Spanish every day from 1:00-11:00 pm at www.hclib.org/programs/homework-help.
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FEPS 2020 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT APPLICATION OPPORTUNITY
The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) is accepting applications for its 2020 Community Partnership Grants now through Nov 1st. FEPS is proud to partner with community based 501 (c) (3) organizations that share a commitment to student achievement and engagement and enhance the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie Schools. Learn more about grant criteria and to apply.
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DIAPER DRIVE OCTOBER 1-31
Did you know that a third of Minnesota babies and toddlers don't have enough clean diapers? Throughout the month of October, Eden Prairie Schools Community Education and the Early Childhood Advisory Council host a diaper drive to collect diapers in partnership with the Diaper Bank of Minnesota/Help Us Grow. This drive is part of a larger metro-wide collection with the goal of collecting 50,000 diapers. All diapers collected through the Eden Prairie drive will be donated to PROP (People Reaching Out to People) for local families in need. The 2020 Diaper Drive drop off sites are located at the Education Center at 8040 Mitchell Road and Little Eagles Preschool Lower Campus at 8100 School Road in Eden Prairie. You can also arrange for a contactless donation by calling 952-975-7200. You can also donate through Amazon Wish List. New packages of diapers, opened packages of diapers, new packages of wipes, swim diapers, and cloth diapers are all accepted. Size 3 and up diapers are needed the most.
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BOO DRIVE THRU PARTNER OPPORTUNITY
The city of Eden Prairie's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its first ever Boo Drive Thru at Eden Prairie's Miller Park on Saturday, October 31 from 1:00-5:00 pm. This will be a reverse parade for families. The Parks and Rec department is looking for businesses/organizations to commit to being a part of the trunk or treat portion of the event. If you are unable to attend the event, another opportunity to participate is by contributing towards the goodie bags by donating items such as trinkets or coupons from your organization. If your business is interested in participating, please complete and return this form to Sue Bohnsack at sbohnsack@edenpraire.org.
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2020 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE SUCCESS
The results are in, and over 588 students were able to access free school supplies to start off their school year prepared and ready to learn. Thank you to all of the participating businesses, organizations, and individuals involved in this amazing program! It was definitely a challenge this year to facilitate this program during the pandemic and a very special thank you goes to Grace Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wooddale Church, and St. Andrew Lutheran Church for sponsoring an Eden Prairie School to supply all of their back to school needs. Other organizations and people that had a significant impact on the program were The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS), The City of Eden Prairie, Steven Faulhaber, Bruce Senske Family Foundation, Pax Christi Church, SCHEELS, Prairie Community Church, EP ENGAGE, PROP, The Eden Prairie Community Foundation, and CUB. You all have made such a difference in our community.
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