An initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Immigration Community Assessment
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Local systems can be difficult to navigate — especially for newcomers. Our Immigration Community Assessment is helping increase access to systems and resources for immigrants in the Dubuque region by identifying available services and opportunities for new ones.
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Immigration Community Assessment
The Immigration Community Assessment is now available online and as downloadable reports.
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"We needed a deeper understanding of how our community could support immigrant newcomers in navigating the various systems for finding housing, jobs, and services. The Immigration Needs Assessment broadened our view and pulled together a variety of resources."
Immigration by the numbers
People from all over the world call Dubuque home, yet many face challenges after they arrive.
11%
English learners in Dubuque public schools who are proficient in English Language Arts
12.5%
English learners in Dubuque public schools who are proficient in math
3x greater
The poverty rate of foreign-born Dubuque County residents compared to the general population
Opportunities
What role can you play?
There are many ways you can learn more about and support the Dubuque region's immigrant communities.
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Dubuque Marshallese Health Fund
Local pulmonologist Dr. Mark Janes started this fund with the Community Foundation to support the Marshallese community, which has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the prevalence of chronic health conditions and barriers to medical services.
Learning opportunities
Immigration Community Assessment: Executive Summary
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Immigration Community Assessment: Implementation Guide
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Immigration Community Assessment: List of Recommendations
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The Mayans of Guatemala
Dubuque has a sizable and growing population of Guatemalans of Mayan descent.
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Marshall Islanders in Dubuque
Following U.S. nuclear testing in the South Pacific, many people from the region left their homeland for U.S. communities, including Dubuque.
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Being Latino and Hispanic in Dubuque
In Dubuque, there is an incredible richness in the number of countries, cultures, and traditions that fit under the identity of Hispanic and Latino.
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Resources
Dubuque Cultural Resource Guide
From hair salons to colleges, grocery stores to English language programs, find businesses and services that cater to your cultural or ethnic needs.
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Presentation Lantern Center
Located in Dubuque, this drop-in center offers hospitality, educational opportunities and advocacy to immigrants.
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Immigration Legal Services
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque's immigration attorneys provide free legal consultations and affordable services.
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“The Marshallese have been living in the U.S. for three decades and struggling every day with the challenges we face. It can be very hard to complete your day or look to tomorrow. But I know that there are a lot of good, smart people in our community that deserve a better life.”
Did you know?
There are over 3,200 foreign born residents living in Dubuque County — and that number is growing. Our Pacific Islander population, for instance, has increased by over 780% since 2010.
Talk to us about our Immigration Needs Assessment.