Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners

What Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners does

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 in Plymouth, Minnesota, that operates as a comprehensive community-resource organization serving residents of eight west Hennepin County municipalities: Hamel, Long Lake, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata. Its service portfolio spans a food shelf, clothing program, emergency financial assistance, housing resources, employment services, and education and youth programs, plus the Equipment Connection program for tangible goods. Services are provided free of charge to qualifying clients, with eligibility based primarily on geography rather than income verification.

The organization runs a social enterprise thrift store, Resale Select, whose 100% net proceeds fund programs; the store operates a physical location and an online channel at resaleselect.com. Revenue is sourced from individual donations, corporate sponsorships (including a recurring Crew Car Wash monthly fundraiser), faith-community contributions, institutional grants, fundraising events, and Resale Select earned revenue. The disclosed technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS tools — Northstar Online Learning, VolunteerHub, Paylocity, SignUpGenius, and Google Analytics — with no proprietary AI or ML systems.

Operational scale includes 50+ paid employees and 1,455 volunteers contributing 35,438 hours (valued at approximately $1.19M). In the most recent reporting period, IOCP served more than 1,600 client households, a 23% year-over-year increase. The organization holds the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, Charity Navigator recognition, and has been named a Star Tribune Top Workplace for three consecutive years (2023-2025).

Name

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners

Legal name

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners

Website

https://iocp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 that delivers food, clothing, financial, housing, employment, and education services to residents of eight west Hennepin County communities, supplemented by its Resale Select thrift-store social enterprise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and faith groups supporting IOCP programs and services
2. Resale Select Thrift Store: Resale Select thrift store sells donated clothing, accessories, and household items. 100% of net proceeds support IOCP programs and services. Also offers free clothing to qualified clients every six months.
3. Fundraising Events: Community fundraisers such as Crew Car Wash events where a portion of purchases benefit IOCP
4. Grant Funding: Funding from government agencies and foundations supporting community programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IOCP delivers free integrated social services to residents of eight west Hennepin County communities, including food distribution, clothing, emergency financial assistance, housing resources, employment coaching, and youth education programs. It also operates Resale Select, a thrift store whose 100% of net proceeds fund IOCP programs and which provides free clothing to eligible clients every six months.

Product overview

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering integrated community programs. The portfolio consists of core direct-service programs (Food Shelf, Clothing Program, Emergency Financial Assistance, Housing Resources, Employment Services, and Education & Youth Programs) that address basic needs while equipping households for stability. A key social enterprise component is Resale Select, a thrift store whose proceeds fund IOCP programs and which also provides free clothing to eligible clients. Support infrastructure includes a Computer Lab for employment services clients and a Neighborhood Program bringing services directly to housing communities. The organization also offers volunteer engagement through kit assembly service projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Resale Select: A thrift store selling donated clothing, accessories, and household items; 100% of net proceeds support IOCP programs and services
• Equipment Connection

Products and services

• Food Shelf Food distribution service providing nutritious food to individuals and families in need. Open to all guests regardless of address with appointments required.
• Clothing Program (Free Clothes) No-cost clothing program allowing eligible IOCP clients to receive quality clothing items from Resale Select thrift store every six months, including seasonal jackets, shoes, shirts, pants, undergarments, and socks. Referral from IOCP staff member required.
• Emergency Financial Assistance One-time and short-term assistance for financial emergencies including rent assistance, utility assistance, and car repair assistance to help households resolve financial crises. Delivered via referrals and partnerships with Hennepin County, CAP-HC, HeatShare, Xcel Energy POWER On, and CenterPoint Energy.
• Housing Resources Housing navigation assistance helping clients understand housing markets, options, and assistance programs. Staff help create and implement housing plans without providing direct financial housing assistance. Supported by partnerships with Housinglink.org and Tenant Resource Connections.
• Employment Services Free employment coaching and job seeker support including career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, computer lab access, and education/training program connections through partnerships with Twin Cities R!SE, Avivo Institute, American Indian OIC, Goodwill Easter Seals, Summit Academy OIC, CareerForce Minnesota, International Institute of Minnesota, Project for Pride in Living, Hired Career Training, and Aon Business Apprenticeship Program.
• Education & Youth Programs Programs supporting youth development including Early Childhood Support (Caring for Kids/CfK) and Youth Program Access (School Success), providing financial scholarships and enrichment opportunities.
• Resale Select Thrift store selling donated clothing, accessories, furniture, and household items at 50-70% off retail prices. 100% of net proceeds support IOCP programs and services. Operates a physical store in Plymouth (Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm) plus an online store at resaleselect.com for 24/7 shopping with in-store pickup. Also provides free clothing referrals for IOCP clients and hosts Ladies' Night shopping events.
• Neighborhood Program On-site staff presence at housing communities in Plymouth and Medina connecting residents to IOCP services, supporting housing stability, creating youth program access, and building community connections.
• Kit Assembly Service Projects Pre-packaged service projects for groups to assemble essential supply kits including Beverage Kits, Feminine Hygiene Kits, Healthy Snacks Kits, Instant Oatmeal Kits, Laundry Kits, and Ramen Packs for food shelf distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 1,600 households annually with integrated services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Crew Car WashminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026Monthly fundraiser partner where a portion of car wash purchases directly benefits IOCP. For July 2026, funds support IOCP programs providing food, housing assistance, and employment services to west metro families.
• International Institute of MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner offering Office Assistant and Dietary Aide programs for New Americans seeking employment.
• Twin Cities R!SEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree career training partner offering Customer Support hybrid classes starting May 26.
• Avivo Institute of Career & Technical EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree career training partner offering Office support, HVAC, Healthcare Technician, and IT trainings every Tuesday 12-1 p.m.
• Hired Career TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer training partner offering Home Energy Auditor training and 45-minute online information sessions every Tuesday at 10:30 am.
• American Indian OICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner offering Class A & B CDL, FoodServ, Health & Human Services (Medical Office Administration and Phlebotomy), and IT Support programs.
• Goodwill Easter SealscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer training partner offering Automotive, Construction, Clean Energy, Business Services, and Financial Industry training programs.
• Project for Pride in Living (PPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner offering Pharmacy Technician hybrid classes.
• Summit Academy OICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner offering information sessions for career and technical education, available in-person and online.
• Aon Business Apprenticeship ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn-while-you-learn apprenticeship program partnership offering unique business training opportunities.
• CareerForce MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial state career exploration and job search resource partner for employment services.
• Hennepin CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for Emergency Assistance, Food Support, and Cash Assistance programs.
• Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Energy Assistance, Weatherization Assistance, and Vehicle Repair Assistance programs.
• HeatShare (Salvation Army)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-round energy assistance for families in crisis including natural gas, fuel oil, propane, electricity, furnace repairs.
• Xcel Energy POWER OncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLow-income energy discount program offering affordable monthly payments or past-due bill forgiveness.
• CenterPoint Energy Gas Affordability ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional funds to help customers manage monthly energy costs and past-due balances.
• Housinglink.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffordable housing search resource recommended for housing navigation assistance.
• Tenant Resource ConnectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports Hennepin County residents at risk of eviction or homelessness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Food Group: Minnesota-based food bank distributing millions of meals annually through a partner network of food shelves and pantries. Directly comparable as a hunger-relief nonprofit in the same metro with overlapping donor and partner ecosystems.
• Keystone Community Services: St. Paul-based multi-service community nonprofit operating food shelves, clothing, senior services, and emergency assistance — a structurally near-identical integrated community-services model in the same metropolitan area.
• Neighborhood House: St. Paul settlement-style community center offering integrated food, clothing, education, youth, and family services. Closely comparable mission and integrated service-portfolio structure.
• Matter: Twin Cities-area hunger-relief and food-shelf network that collects and distributes surplus food to community partners. Closely comparable as a regional food-security and community-mobilization nonprofit.
• PRISM (People Responding in Social Ministry): Twin Cities west-metro community nonprofit offering an integrated suite of food shelf, clothing, financial assistance, and household goods programs. Operates in overlapping suburban geography with a closely matching service model and donor base.
• Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis: Twin Cities human-services nonprofit providing integrated case management, food and basic-needs assistance, employment services, and senior support. Highly comparable integrated service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill of the Great Plains / Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota: Regional nonprofit delivering workforce development, career training, and basic-needs programs. Overlaps directly with IOCP's employment-services portfolio and is also a referral partner.
• Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County: County-wide anti-poverty agency delivering energy assistance, weatherization, food support, and Head Start across Hennepin County. Both a referral partner and a broader incumbent in the same county service area.
• Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis: Large regional social-services nonprofit operating food shelves, housing, employment, and family services across the Twin Cities. A broader incumbent delivering overlapping capabilities at greater scale.
• The Salvation Army Northern Division: National faith-based human-services organization operating food, housing, energy, and emergency assistance programs across the Twin Cities (including HeatShare, an IOCP partner). Provides a comparable but much larger-scale platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-Fg_bPQ6VVw3-WhPg8GeZA
• Facebookfacebook.com/interfaithoutreachcp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interfaith-outreach-and-community-partners
• Instagraminstagram.com/resaleselect
• Xx.com/iocpinterfaith

Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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