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Four Mounds Foundation PresentationCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description MVM Memo Staff Memo Updated Presentation Presentation Four Mounds Second Copyrighted August 5, 2024 Work Session - Top # 02. 6:00 PM - Four Mounds Foundation Presentation Four Mounds Foundation staff will provide information regarding their past, current, and future work and initiatives. Uploaded 8.5.24 Quarter 2024 Report Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Four Mounds Foundation Work Session DATE: July 30, 2024 Dubuque All-beria city 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 Leisure Services Director Marie Ware is providing information for the Four Mounds Foundation Work Session to be held on Monday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. on their past, current, and future work and initiatives many of which relate to the City Council's equity goals. Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie Ware, Leisure Services Director Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Director SUBJECT: Four Mounds Foundation Work Session DATE: July 27, 2024 Dubuque AFAneriea City VAThYJAI (1F%111,1' '1111' 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 The City has had a long standing partnership with Four Mounds Foundation. This work session allows Four Mounds Foundation to share information on their past, current, and future work and initiatives many of which relate to the City Council's equity goals. The City owns Four Mounds Park and entered into a lease agreement with Four Mounds Foundation in 1988 with a term of 49 years. In the agreement Four Mounds Foundation is responsible for all ground maintenance and improvements to the grounds in addition to all buildings maintenance and improvements. Any proposed material improvements or modifications are submitted to the City for approval. This has been a very fruitful and successful partnership for both the City and Four Mounds Foundation. Their planning and care for this historic property has led to many restorations and improvement projects that are funded by the Foundation. Four Mounds Park is available to all residents as visitors to enjoy. 1 HEART Partnership restoring place, restoring people HEART Partnership Building Dubuqm FOURJMOUNDS PRESERVE EDUCATE PARTNER SI:RV Report Outline PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 Program TJpda The Holistic Componen Resource Development Next Steps & Questions FOUR MOULDS PRESERVE EDUCATE PARTNER SERVE Pathways HEART Building Futures HEART Building Dubuque • Construction • Oabinetry • Home Modifications • Transitional Employment Pathway HEART Partnership restoring place, restoring people -4 4 t Outcomesv-• Adult Programs TOTAL SERVED 170 White 60.1% Transitional Employment Construction Cabinet Making/ Joinery Home modifications Hispanic 3.2% African American 34.8% 0 20 40 60 80 100 04 Outcomes Isaac Moderate 80% AMI 2.1% Low 50%AMI 26.3% Before "When I came to Four Mounds, 1 was feeling hopeless, looking to make ends meet. When I look in the mirror every morning 1 don't think about the person I was before coming, I think about the new and improved person 1 am today. 1 have grown by acknowledging all of my progress, taking things one step at a time, and pushing myself to my full potential. Four Mounds has taught me that 1 am not just a quitter, I am a fighter. I cannot wait to see where this program takes me and my future." Extremely Low 30% AMI 71.6% Moderate 80% AMI 45.5% After Extremely Low 30% AM I 9.1% Over Income 80% AMI 3% Low 50% AMI 42.4% 05 International Recognition Learning Resources Network "The awards are for innovation in the field," noted LERN President, Wilhiam Draves. "These awards enhance the quality and involvement in lifelong learning, a critical component to individual and community quality of life and prosperity in this century. With more than 100 nominations each year, gaining an international award is an outstanding achievement." "Information That Works!" 06 A Publication of Four Mounds Foundation HEART Partnership restoring place, restoring people Chapter 1;Employment and Career Planning Chapter 2: Positive Connections Chapter 3: Coping Chapter 4: Mindset Chapter 5: Civic Engagement Chapter 6: Responsibility Chapter 7: Financial Literacy Chapter 8: Spirituality Holistic Component -The Individualized Work FRANKLIN Career Planning LAURA Assertive Communication ISAAC Positive Coping Skills 09 Resource Development •FY 24 Community Project Funding, Dbq C o . AR PA Funding �1,500,000 0 Dynamic Funding Partners Organizational Capacity Building 0 What else is possible? A TRAJECTORY OF SUCCESS 0 Strong Community Partners 10 Thank you for your ongoing support with site maintenance Ongoing tree clean-up from excessive rains in 2024 A Continued Vision for Site Development 11 %4iutrvrurr oil Mar ,Iplicussipp Dubuque COPINt1l1rTV SCHOOLS FO U I Z. MOUNDS SORTlIE ST / N. t uWVM SU) (Wltvt GRONEN 4;11 IREAM CFNTIR r� Clarke vorIety�y��.�p n. rt,,,rP Dupaco Vocational Rehabilitation IM—• S Loma usamp -- 4f1 STEEPLE SQUARE U rut.e Way of Dubuque A,a Tit -Stales Thank you, to our partners! Questions? 12 HEART Partnership restoring place, restoring people HEART Partnership Building Dubuque AFOUR, MOUNDS PRESERVE EDUCATE PARTNER SERV Report Outline PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 Program TJpda The Holistic Componen• Resource Development Next Steps & Questions FOUR MOULDS PRESERVE EDUCATE PARTNER SERVE HEART Partnership restoring place, restoring people HEART Building Dubuque • Construction • Cabinetry • Home Modifications • Transitional Employment Pathway HEART Building Futures • • i 4,1.1 4.: Outcomes Hispanic 3.2% TOTAL_ E170 White 60.1% Transitional Employment Construction Cabinet Making/ Joinery Home modifications African American 34.8% 0 20 40 60 80 100 03 Outcomes Isaac Moderate 80% AMI 2.1% Low 50%AMI 26.3% Before "When I came to Four Mounds, 1 was feeling hopeless, looking to make ends meet. When I look in the mirror every morning 1 don't think about the person I was before coming, I think about the new and improved person 1 am today. 1 have grown by acknowledging all of my progress, taking things one step at a time, and pushing myself to my full potential. Four Mounds has taught me that 1 am not just a quitter, I am a fighter. I cannot wait to see where this program takes me and my future." Extremely Low 30% AMI 71.6% Moderate 80% AMI 45.5% After Extremely Low 30% AM I 9.1% Over Income 80% AMI 3% Low 50% AMI 42.4% International Recognition Learning Resources Network "The awards are for innovation in the field," noted LERN President, Wilhiam Draves. "These awards enhance the quality and involvement in lifelong learning, a critical component to individual and community quality of life and prosperity in this century. With more than 100 nominations each year, gaining an international award is an outstanding achievement." "Information That Works!" 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A TRAJECTORY OF SUCCESS 0 Strong Community Partners 09 Thank you for your ongoing support with site maintenance Ongoing tree clean-up from excessive rains in 2024 A Continued Vision for Site Development Dubuque coPIsIumerTY 1CNOO11 GRONEN FOUR_ MOUNDS %I/RTIIL 1ST KPH I t tr'l'Il slit (0111Gt Dupaco Vocational Rehabilitation [IF?)BREAM R • STEEPLE SQUARE r`,1 Clarke varIetyo 4XARP* Wiled Ws). of Oibuque Ant. Tri-State* Thank you, to our partners! Questions? --ytQt -, . , 1 7 T,b . I • � - •7• HEART PARTNERSHIP BUILDING DUBUQUE Second Quarter Program Update 2024 • HEART Partnership restoring place. restoring people Greetings from Four Mounds! We open this report with a "HEARTfelt" thank you to our partners and friends. None of the high -impact work we share each quarter would be possible without you. Thank you! Spring is beautiful at Four Mounds and being outside is rejuvenating for students and staff alike. There is much work taking place on -site, from large tree removal to the construction of a solar kiln! Additionally, we are working on two gut rehabilitation projects in the North End and 1-3 home modification jobs taking place in the homes of local seniors each week. These modification projects make homes accessible for local seniors to age safely in place. Please note that we have changed our reporting format to include more demographic information. Every quarter we will report on the number of students served, the age range of those students, and skills learned at specific sites. Each report will feature 2-3 students, providing insight into the individual goal work they are doing as part of their work week. Finally, each report will provide up-to-date demographics, updates on events, exciting news, and any extraordinary achievements. Please reach out if you have questions and thanks again for your support! This crew consists of students in the • ti �. r - .. - .�r Construction Career Pathway Certificate in I r.t, partnership with Northeast Iowa Community '� : '-.. College. There are currently two projects underway. 514 Angella is a gut rehabilitation project and students are working on drywall finishing, spray plaster, and painting. Students are also constructing a solar kiln at Four Mounds. Precision and Construction and This kiln will be used to dry the lumber we mill following Cabinetry on -site. Students on this crew have learned to do directions -, `T Q: concrete footings, framing principles and practices, insulation, subflooring, and more! V - ,r Students in the most recent cabinetry cohort used design software and the CNC router to -_` construct a sturdy and practical miter saw stand for the woodshop. This stand will outlive all of us and see many projects along the way! We are thrilled to have hired three high school \_ HEART students to work over the summer. Not _ _ -• only does this keep them engaged and =_ a _� =- • motivated, but their learning is expanding! Students on this crew have learned how to Collaboration, following �� - _ - - L 821 Garfield transfer measurements, cut facia and soffit, use a harness safely, use a metal break, and wrap interior windows with extension jambs. Students directions, and taking initiative _1 C have also had to do a lot of ladder work and are r. ; learning effective communication practices throughout this process. Work for students on this pathway has transitioned outdoors! They have worked hard ' - '\, Transitional Employment on tree clean-up from the abundance of spring rain milling lumber, construction and general Collaboration and follow- - Pathwaythrough groundskeeping. They have also worked on tool maintenance and planted their own garden! Students on this crew have completed more than a dozen projects this quarter. Recent projects include deck construction, staircase work, sink Respect, self- L , H Aging in installation, installation of high-rise toilets, tub control, and 4 _-� Place cutouts, repair of concrete trip hazards, indoor appropriate s `� - and outdoor railings, lighting installation, safety equipment for homeowners who are deaf, and doorbells. language lir eatured Student Life and Career Goal Setting Laura Isaac Laura started on our Transitional Employment Pathway this spring. She also occasionally joins our Home Modifications Crew out on the job site. Laura came to Four Mounds because she wanted help deciding on a career path and building her skills and confidence. Laura is learning how to advocate for herself during her goal work sessions with our program social worker and is excited about what her future holds. Isaac recently moved to Dubuque and learned about Four Mounds from a roommate. Isaac is on our construction pathway in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College and on our Transitional Employment pathway. Isaac also enrolled in the High School Equivalency program to earn his high school diploma! Isaac is working on building a positive network, advocating for himself and being assertive. A A When Franklin was in high school he was in the HEART Building Futures Program. After he graduated, he was unsure of what he wanted to do next. Franklin enrolled into our adult program and more specifically, the Transitional Employment Pathway (TEP). While on the TEP, he built a diverse skillset to build his resume while also mapping out his future. Franklin worked on developing a growth mindset, positive self -talk, and career planning. We are thrilled to share that Franklin was recently hired as a cook, which was his "dream job."In his new position, he will make a living wage, has health insurance, a 401K and more! Home Modifications Construction HEART Building Futures students Transitional Employment Pathway Demographics Students Served in 2024 Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Total Served 10 20 16-24 yo 125+ 30 40 50 60 Graduates this Quarter HEART Building Futures: 4 HEART Building Dubuque: 8 Race/Ethnicity White 61.2% Pacific Islander 1.3% African American 36.2% Career Pathway Certificate Graduation Rate Household Size IZIEVEIMEM III Below 30% AMI <$18,400 <S21,000 <S23,650 <$26,250 <$28,350 <$30,450 <$32,550 <$34,650 Annual Median Income Below 50% AMI <$30,650 <$35.000 <S39,400 <$43, 750 <$47,250 <$50.750 <$54,250 < 7,750 Below 80% AMI <$49,000 <$56,000 <$63,000 <$70,000 <$75,600 <$81,200 <$86,800 92,400 Above 80% AMI >$49,000 >$56,000 >$63,000 >$70,000 >$75,600 >$81,200 >$86,800 > 92,400 Pre -Program Income Below 50% AMI 26.3% Below 80% AMI 2.1% Below 30% AMI 71.6% "Understanding the scope of low pay in this country is a critical step in fixing the problem and ultimately creating a more equitable economy." -The Economic Policy Institute Post -Program Income Below 80% AM I 45.5% Below 30% AMI 9.1% Below 50% AMI 42.4% Thank you to our Partners! AFOUR MOUNDS PR1:5LRVL EDUCATE RV!. Masterpiece on: the Mississippi Dubuque COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRONEN NORTHEAST IO1I;4 C'OMML'.\'I TY COLLEGE Dupaco VIowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services DREAM CENTER Clarke finding fabelon. Giniv erny wcrn,. • STEEPLE SQUARE variety 44ARF the children's charity United Way United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States