An initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Project HOPE
We work to identify and break down barriers to economic opportunity and interrupt the cycle of poverty.
By reshaping the systems that provide pathways to economic opportunity — including education, employment, housing, health care and social services — and increasing access to financial institutions, we foster thriving, connected communities that are integral parts of a strong Dubuque region.
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Child Care Solutions
Our research identified a lack of child care options as one of the major factors impacting the quality of life for people in the Dubuque region. Our work has shifted the conversation about this resource and expanded options for families.
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“Everything that we need to fix inequities within the system is at our disposal. These are not issues that only a few must work on, but rather issues that the collective must be accountable for addressing together.”
How We Make an Impact
By connecting residents with resources, we break down barriers to opportunity.
548
Youth who have reconnected with their education and earned high school diplomas or GEDs
971
Tax returns filed for free in 2020
1,500
Brain health crisis information cards distributed to families in 2020
Opportunities
What role can you play?
We facilitate an array of community efforts to increase access to opportunity for Dubuque region residents.
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Addressing Food Insecurity
During the pandemic of 2020, ongoing conversations with grocery and meal providers in the Dubuque region revealed opportunities to improve how residents in need can access a basic need: Food for them and their families.
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Office of Shared Prosperity & Neighborhood Support
This City of Dubuque office works to create a thriving community through promoting equity and eliminating barriers and disparities for the most vulnerable residents and communities.
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Dubuque Data Walk
The Community Foundation's annual data walk is an opportunity to explore community indicators related to issues like workforce development, health and well-being, and criminal justice.
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Resources
Brain Health Needs Assessment
See the key findings of our research on brain health needs in the community.
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Child Care Needs Assessment
See the key findings of our research on child care in the community.
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Project HOPE Info Sheet
Learn more about the success of Project HOPE in Dubuque.
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“This training gave me the basics to get my foot in the door and say, okay, I don’t have a degree, but I have a certificate, which means I know how to do something.”
Support Our Work
We take an equitable approach to economic opportunity by bridging gaps that divide residents and ensuring that resources people need are within reach.
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