Our Initiatives
Impacting Dubuque’s future.
We listen closely to learn about the Dubuque region — from its strengths to opportunities for change. Then, we bring together people with many roles and backgrounds around a shared vision for the region and facilitate initiatives that have a lasting impact.
Academic Achievement
Equity and Inclusion
Economic Opportunity
"Community means a sense of belonging and looking out for one another. A perfect example of this is when the Community Foundation and organizations like ours partner to support one another for the benefit of everyone."
We lead and grow initiatives that improve lives across our region.
Opportunity Dubuque
Launched by the Community Foundation, Opportunity Dubuque prepares underemployed and unemployed workers and youth for in-demand jobs in fields like child care and advanced manufacturing. Today, it's run by Northeast Iowa Community College with our support.
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Vision To Learn
In 2016, Vision To Learn launched in Dubuque with Community Foundation support. Today, it is a nonprofit that has provided 8,000 eye exams and 7,000 pairs of glasses to children across Iowa — at no cost to schools or families.
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Re-engage Dubuque
Through Re-engage Dubuque, nearly 900 local youth have reconnected with their education, and more than 700 of them went on to earn a high school or high school equivalency diploma. Today, it is helmed by the Dubuque Community School District
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A different path to success.
For Joseph Schwenker, connecting with Re-engage Dubuque set him on his way toward a career after dropping out of high school.
Together, we’re making a difference.
Find out how you can get involved with one of our initiatives.
