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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, content you would like included in the future, or if you do not want to receive this e-newsletter, please feel free to contact me directly.
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Molly Patil
Family Resources Specialist
Eden Prairie Schools - Community Education
952.975.6942
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IMPACT COUNCIL (CEIC) MEETING: 7.20.17
All are welcome to attend the bi-monthly meeting of the CEIC on Thursday, July 20th from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room located in the basement of the Eden Prairie Shopping Center near the City of Eden Prairie’s Office of Housing and Community Services. Learn more about the CEIC by visiting Community Education’s website.
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SOLAR POWER HOUR: 7.20.17
Learn about solar energy options available in Minnesota at this free, 1-hour seminar on Thursday, July 20th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Learn more by visiting the event website.
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HENNEPIN COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES INFO SESSION: 7.25.17
Hennepin County is hosting an informational session for organizations on Tuesday, July 25th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the South Suburban Human Service Center located at 9600 Aldrich Avenue in Bloomington. They will provide an overview of Front Door services and how both children and adults access and apply for services. For additional information, see this event flyer. RSVP to [email protected] or at 612.543.0587 by July 21st.
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 8.1.17
Tuesday, August 1st is National Night out, an opportunity for neighbors to gather and get to know one another better. Neighborhoods are invited to participate in a food drive contest for PROP. Register your celebration by July 25th by completing this SurveyMonkey. For more information, call the Eden Prairie Police Department at 952.949.6200.
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PROP’S SUMMER FARMER’S MARKET: 8.8.17
On Tuesday, August 8th, PROP will host a Summer Farmer’s Market from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in PROP’s backyard. Current clients will be able to access a wide variety of fresh produce. Clients should bring a photo ID. Community partners wanting to have a presence at the event should contact PROP at 952.937.9120.
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COMMUNITY DIALOG WITH DR. JEFF DUNCAN-ANDRADE: 8.29.17
Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade, a national expert on community responsive education and founder of the Roses in Concrete School, will be returning to Eden Prairie to help the district kick off the school year and facilitate a community dialog on equity on Thursday, August 29th. The free community presentation will take place in the Eden Prairie High School Auditorium from 4:30 - 6 p.m.
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FREE FINANCIAL COACHING OFFERED THROUGH VLN
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN), a Minneapolis-based nonprofit, has partnered with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to offer free financial coaching to those seeking encouragement and accountability to help reach financial goals. View the program flyer for more details.
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AL-AMAAN CENTER OFFERING PARENTING CLASS
Registration is now open for a 12-week parenting course taught by Mohamed Duale through the Al-Amaan Center in Minnetonka. Learn more and register via the Al-Amaan website.
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ONE-STOP SHOP COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
The Family Resources Program website features a community events calendar containing a wide variety of events and activities for families and service providers in Eden Prairie. Community partners offering free and open to the public events are invited to become editors. Contact [email protected] to become a calendar editor.
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PROP'S SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS PROGRAM
PROP’s Summer Food for Kids Program provides food for more than 430 kids who may otherwise go without over the summer months. Learn more about how to access or donate to this program by contacting PROP at 952.
937.9120.
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METRO HRA WAIT LIST OPENING AUGUST 1-4
The Metro HRA Wait List will open briefly beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 1st through noon on Friday, August 4th for families with low incomes seeking public assistance related to housing. Eden Prairie is one of the communities served by the Metro HRA. This list only opens occasionally, so eligible local families are encouraged to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Learn more by viewing this Metropolitan Council Bulletin.
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EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFERING LIVING IN EDEN PRAIRIE: AN ORIENTATION TO LOCAL CULTURE SERIES
Eden Prairie Schools Community Education is partnering with a variety of service providers to offer a series of eight classes for immigrants and refugees to help our newest community members learn about the local customs and norms of our community. The first session, Housing 101, will be September 18th. More information to follow. Contact [email protected] to learn how you can help.
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CAP-HC HENNEPIN COUNTY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS NOW ONLINE
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County, now known as CAP-HC, has published the findings of their 2017 Community Needs Assessment. Learn more and download the reports from the CAP-HC website.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATIONS NEEDED
Donations are needed to support the annual community-driven process for providing school supplies to students in need. Visit the Family Resources Program Back-to-School Supplies page to learn where supplies can be dropped off or visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase supplies that will be shipped directly to the program. Contact Molly Patil to learn how you or your organization can help.
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METRO SOUTH ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SEEKING AMERICORPS VOLUNTEER
Metro South, our local provider of Adult ESL, diploma, and GED programs, is seeking applicants to fill its Opportunity Navigator AmeriCorps service position. The Opportunity Navigator helps Metro South (ESL) students with job searches and applications, writing resumes and preparing for interviews. Learn more by viewing Metro South’s position flyer.
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www.edenpr.org/familyresources
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