Don’t see a fit?  Have a talent or skill set you’d like to employ to help tenants? Tell us what you’d like to do instead. Contact Stan Rivkin at 651-789-6260, ext. 219 or srivkin@plymouthfoundation.org to discuss your interest.

2. Advocate for funding and public policies to end homelessness.

3. Volunteer to help tenants or shelter guests prep for job success.

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Come to Advocacy Day training.  Gov. Dayton has requested $32 million this year in bonding for affordable housing. Your voice influences the outcome: elected officials need to know you care about the 9,000 Minnesotans who are homeless tonight.   No matter your skill level, join the PCNF community for Advocacy Day training offered by our congregational partnership organizers, Allison Johnson and Jenny Mason. Put your passion for ending homelessness into words your legislators want to hear.

When: Tues., Feb. 28, 6 – 7:30 PM, refreshments served

Where: PCNF Administrative Office, 2610 University Ave. W, free parking We promise to leave you inspired and prepared to be an effective advocate for ending homelssness. You’ll be ready for the March 8 Homeless Day on the Hill, too. Email Allison Johnson at ajohnson@plymouthfoundation.org for info.

Educate others about homelessness.  Invite friends or family to a tour of our shelter program or of Nicollet Square. We need your help to spread the word about our work to end homelessness.   Upcoming tour dates are:

Nicollet Square, Tues., March 15, 5 PM
FMF Night Shelter at Temple Israel, Wed., Feb. 15, 6 PM
FMF Day Center, Sat., March 10, 10 AM

Email Sarah Mollet at smollet@plymouthfoundation.org to register for a tour or to learn more about The Journey Home.

3 ways volunteers can support our tenants and shelter guests.

1. Make a big difference to a PCNF tenant or a Families Moving Forward parent as a volunteer job search coach. Help build confidence, hone resumes and practice interview skills. Training provided. Email Stan Rivkin at srivkin@plymouthfoundation.org, PCNF volunteer coordinator, for details. Sign up for a monthly volunteer email to stay updated about volunteer opportunities.

2. Be a Community Builder for The Journey Home. 43 people said “yes” to hosting a free table at our May 2 fundraising luncheon, expected to draw 500 guests.  Email Sarah Mollet at smollet@plymouthfoundation.org or call her at 651-789-6260 x. 208, if you will be one of the 15 more Community Builders we seek to fill all our tables.

3. Organize a drive to collect Families Moving Forward’s current top 3 wish list items: • non-dyed, non -scented liquid laundry detergent • diapers, size 6 • $10 gift cards to Cub Foods, Target or other similar stores.

Email Peter Arneson at peter@familiesmovingforward.org, FMF volunteer coordinator for more info or call 612-529-2185 ext. 13.

Plymouth Neighborhood Foundation 2610 University Ave West, Suite 100  •  St Paul, MN 55114  •  651-789-6260 www.plymouthfoundation.org  •  www.familiesmovingforward.org

ENDING HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS IN KINGFIELD…ONE BOWL AT A TIME

Event Date:Thurs., Feb. 9, 2012. 4 – 8 pm

Event Location: Nicollet Square, 3710 Nicollet Ave.

• Select a beautiful handmade bowl by a local artist, while supplies last–suggested donation $20 per bowl.
• Enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread with neighbors.
• Keep the bowl as a reminder of the many people in our community who are in need of food and housing.

We believe that by helping youth in our community find stable housing and employment, we address the root causes of hunger.

All event proceeds benefit Nicollet Square, a partnership between Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation, YouthLink, and HIRED to provide affordable housing and a supportive environment for young adults (ages 16 – 21) who have experienced homelessness or been in the foster care system. By helping youth in our community find stable housing and employment, we address the root causes of hunger.  If you cannot attend the event but want to help, you can donate on-line at www.kingfield.org.  75% of donations made on-line between 1/17 & 2/9/12 will also be contributed to Nicollet Square.

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If you are interested in donating bowls, volunteering at this event, or just learning more please contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Kingfield Neighborhood Association Executive Director, at 612.823.5980 or sarah@kingfield.org .

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What: Annual fundraising lunch to fund our efforts to end homelessness.
When: October 26th from Noon – 1:00 PM, guest registration opens at 11:30am
Where: The Downtown Hilton, 1001 Marquette Ave. S, Mpls. 55403
Why: Because everyone deserves a home!

If you attended last year please plan to come again and bring a guest!
Whether you were with us last year or not we have many new things to share with you and we know you’ll be excited about where we’re heading.

Please RSVP to reserve your seat today.
To RSVP please contact Takara Henegar at 612 871-0890 or thenegar@plymouthfoundation.org.