A NOTE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEVIN WARD

Warm Wishes, Warm Hearts this Winter

"The days are getting colder; have a warm heart." - Unknown

As we head into the winter holiday season and wake up every day to cold temperatures, I reflect upon the warmth that surrounds our important but challenging work.

The smiles of volunteers at our front desk or Resale Select counters.

The guiding words of staff as they provide support to clients during times of need.

The enthusiasm of supporters on social media or in response to emails like these: "Thank you for the great work you do!"

You, our community, certainly have warm hearts, and we are so grateful you choose to share this generosity and kindness with our organization. Thank YOU for the great work you do.

This holiday season, be well and be thankful.

With gratitude,

Kevin Ward
Executive Director

YOUR IMPACT

Supporter Spotlight: Plymouth Creek Christian Church

This fall, Plymouth Creek Christian Church presented IOCP with a gift of $250,000 for the primary support of our Caring for Kids (CfK) program.  

When they presented IOCP with the gift they shared the following:

“Plymouth Creek Christian Church has been a supporter of IOCP’s programs through both financial gifts and volunteerism. Despite the pain of closing our church, we are blessed to be able to make this gift to IOCP to support these programs that have been a primary focus of our church for many, many years.”

We are moved and so very grateful for this generous gift. It will touch many lives in the years to come!

Putting the "Fun" in Fundraising

From a pizza and rabbits in igloos (it really happened!) to sisters setting up a hot cocoa stand, we enjoy seeing how community members find ways to support Interfaith - whether donating time, in-kind goods, or money.

This season, we're giving a shout-out to IOCP supporter Ellie B. (and her trusty green sidekick), who collected self-care items during recent social gatherings with friends and neighbors.

Do you want to be a FUNdraiser, too? Contact Director of Advancement Andrea Fahrenkrug for more information at afahrenkrug@iocp.org.

Volunteer Spotlight: Lani S.

Food shelf and Resale Select volunteer Lani S. says her favorite thing about volunteering at Interfaith Outreach is “the feeling of accomplishment and appreciation you get at the end of the day because you have helped someone in need or have had a productive day.”

Lani says she feels like a valued member of the IOCP family and encourages others to volunteer at IOCP because “it is an awesome and fun place.”

Read more about her volunteer experience here.

Ways to Give: Stock Gifts

Making a gift of stock to Interfaith Outreach is just one of the many ways you can make a lasting difference in the lives of local individuals, families and kids - one that may come with additional tax benefits and savings.

Click here to learn how you can donate stock to Interfaith via electronic transfer or mail.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!