Our Initiatives
A shared vision for the region.
We take action to make a difference in people’s lives.
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.
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Dubuque Region Initiatives
We drive real change.
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Academic Achievement
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Equity and Inclusion
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Economic Opportunity
Northeast Iowa Community Investment Fund
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Inclusive Dubuque
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Brain Health
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Press Forward Northeast Iowa
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Small-town Dreams Initiative
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Dyslexia Tutor Training and Resources
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Every Child Reads
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Dubuque College Access Network
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Greater Dubuque Housing Trust
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Project HOPE
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Community Heart & Soul®
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Immigration Community Assessment
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Women’s Giving Circle
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YAPPERS
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"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.
Growing Change
We incubate initiatives that last.
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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Featured Story
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.