Our Initiatives
A shared vision for the region.
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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
"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."
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We lead and grow initiatives that improve lives across our region.
Growing Change
We incubate initiatives that last.
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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.