Multicultural Family Center Annual Report Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Action Items # 5.
ITEM TITLE: Multicultural Family Center Annual Report
SUMMARY: The Multicultural Family Center Board and Acting Director Sarah Petersen
will share a presentation of the 2014 Multicultural Family Center Annual
Report with the City Council.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Multicultural Family Center Annual Report-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
❑ MFC Annual Report Memo Staff Memo
❑ MFC Annual Report Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Multicultural Family Center 2014 Annual Report Presentation
DATE: May 11, 2015
The Multicultural Family Center Board and Acting Director Sarah Petersen will share a
presentation of the 2014 Multicultural Family Center Annual Report with the City
Council.
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MicKael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: John Stewart, President, Multicultural Family Center Board
Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Sarah Peterson, Acting Multicultural Family Center Director
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager
SUBJECT: Multicultural Family Center 2014 Annual Report Presentation
DATE: May 8, 2015
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to request the opportunity for the Multicultural Family
Center Board and Acting Director to share a presentation of the Multicultural Family
Center Annual Report with the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The Multicultural Family Center Board of Directors recently created the 2014 Annual
Report for the Multicultural Family Center.
ACTION REQUESTED
I respectfully request time on the City Council agenda for a brief presentation of the
Annual Report.
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attachment: Annual Report
cc: Sarah Petersen, Acting Multicultural Family Center Director
John Stewart, President, Multicultural Family Center Board
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Dear Friends :
As the following pages show, Dubuque's Multicultural has taken on special significance as the City has developed its Inclusive
Family Center is a vibrant, innovative, and growing Dubuque Initiative. As local businesses, educational institutions, and
nonprofit organizations have networked to enhance inclusiveness
Contributor to our City's quality of life. programming at every level,the MFC has become the"go-to" public/
The Center's primary goal is to be a location for,and a model of,multi- private partnership to help incubate,support,and host multiple cultural
cultural learning in the Dubuque Community. This means that we are the events and programs.
umbrella organization for many of Dubuque's cultural initiatives, includ-
ing Taste of the World,Juneteenth, Marshallese Constitution Day, Cinco In the pages that follow,you will read about, and see photos of the
de Mayo, Spice Cultural Cooking, and LGBTQ Youth Network. We also people involved in many of these events and programs. We hope this
sponsor longer-term educational programming like Future Talk, a summer Annual Report captures some of the energy and excitement of the MFC,
environmental-learning-and-working program for under-resourced teens. and encourages you to join us. There are opportunities for you not only
There's lots happening here! to support the MFC financially, but also to help host events,to create and
offer cultural programming,to volunteer for programs that already exist,
Two thousand and fourteen has been a transitional year for the MFC,as to join one or more of the Center's operating committees,and even to
we welcomed several new Board members and said goodbye to our long- consider being a member of our Board of Directors.
term Board Chair and our Executive Director. We served more people
and offered more programs than ever before,and began to review over Elementary school students,teenagers,and adults know that 1157 Central
150 applicants for the Executive Director position who are eager to step Avenue is a great place to share with people like you, enjoy and learn
into this leadership position as we expand and deepen our programming from people who are different from you, and help weave the rich cultural
in 2015. tapestry that is greater Dubuque. Come join us!
The MFC's mission to empower all Dubuque families and community With sincere appreciation,
members to reach their potential and to build unity out of diversity
John Stewart
Board Chair
Public/Private Partnership ,
The Multicultural Family Center(MFC) is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization. The MFC and
the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department have a partnership agreement whereby
the City provides one full-time and three part-time staff,the facility, utilities, and custodial
services. The MFC's Board of Directors are responsible for funding programs and events
through community donations and grants. Thank you to the Board of Directors and the City John Stewart Marie Ware
Chair City of Dubuque
of Dubuque for their commitment to the mission of the Multicultural Family Center! Leisure Services Manager
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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Luis Rojas, Vice Chair/Treasurer
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Taste of the World fashion show participants
Multicultural Family Center's primary goal is to
be a location for, and a model of, multicultural
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India Independence Day
We pursue this goal by sponsoring: PROGRAMS THAT TEACH CULTURALLY-DISTINCT CONTENT
• Hip-hop dance
EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE DUBUQUE'S DIVERSITY • Capoeira
• Taste of the World Salsa dance
• Spice: Cultural Cooking Nights (monthly) Kung Fu
• Dubuque Welcome Dinner Spanish language
CELEBRATIONS OF CULTURALLY-SIGNIFICANT DAYS PROGRAMMING THAT PROMOTES LONG-TERM LEARNING
• Cinco De Mayo FutureTalk (teen employment, environmental
• Marshallese Constitution Day education, and service learning)
• Juneteenth Teen Empowerment
• India Independence Day Early dismissal elementary
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over 1,000 community members celebrated Dubuque's diversity with 23 food booths, 12 cultural
performances (77 individuals)and 10 culturally-distinct children's arts/crafts activities at Five Flags
Center. Seventy-three percent of participants surveyed had a meaningful conversation with someone from a different culture.
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learn about and enjoy new foods
and each other!
Countries/cultures featured in 2014 were: Africa,China, _
Dominican Republic,Germany, India, Italy,Marshall Islands,
Mexico,Syria, Puerto Rico, USA,and Argentina. Funds
to support these monthly programs came from community
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li Ermina shares a recipe from Puerto Rico
Dubuque Welcome Dinner — World Carnival
Multicultural Holiday Party
DUBUQUE WELCOME DINNER: MULTICULTURAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Welcoming people new to Dubuque Family event featuring dance performances, displays and
New families and long term residents in refreshments celebrating the different holiday traditions
the Dubuque area had the opportunity represented in Dubuque including:
to be part of this cultural event.
Christmas Hanukkah
participants tasted food Islamic New Year Kwanzaa
from three different cultures Las Posadas Lunar (Chinese) New Year
and learned about world carnival
celebrations. 15 community members of various faiths,
Funds from Sustainable Dubuque Community ethnicities, race and socioeconomic
Grant,The Food Store and community backgrounds united in celebrating diversity.
donations made this program possible. 7
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Flavors of India: INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY
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FOUR FAMILIES, ORIGINALLY FROM INDIA, PROVIDED CULTURALLY- The sixty-five participants had several
DISTINCT CONTENT ABOUT THEIR COUNTRY AND HERITAGE THROUGH: questions about India's seven day wedding
celebration and also learned about India's
• Music and art
contributions to the world. Funding for
• Educational games Flavors of India provided by four host
• Authentic Indian cuisine families and from community donations.
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Celebrated in May at Washington Park with live Held in May at Prescott School to celebrate Marshall
music, bounce house, children's games and Mexican Island independence with food, music, dance, and field-
food. Approximately 400 people attended. day contests. Over 300 people attended.
JUNETEENTH
Held at Comiskey Park in June to commemorate the =
oldest known celebration for ending of slavery inthe United States with a focus on education and - t
self-improvement. Live DJ, drum circle, dancing
as well as educational and cultural performances
entertained a crowd of 350+along with 10
community resource informational booths.
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Dia de Los Muertos = Community donations Juneteenth = faces & voices, City of
Taste of the World = Community donations Dubuque neighborhood grant, community
Cinco de Mayo = Thiesen's grant and community donations donations, Bump. Musicologyfunds provided
Marshallese Constitution Day = faces & voices, US Bank five performers for this event through the
grant, and community donations Mediacom Arts & Culture grant.
TOTAL COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS Sponsors for Cultural Events:
AmeIN THESE CELEBRATIONS = QDQO �](� Conlon can
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Conlon Construction
Dubuque Bank &Trust
Fagle Point Software
10 Prudential Financial
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YOUTH SPANISH
LANGUAGE CLASSES
Youth Spanish language programs introduce students to language learning in creative, interactive ways.
Students learn grammar concepts and vocabulary and experience the culture of Spain and
other countries. Fun activities are used to teach, reinforce and review class material.
64 youth from
public and private schools
participated in Spanish
language programs
Funds from Theisen's "More For Your Community" ^ -
grant, Woodward Foundation, and community � __ ,•
donations made these programs possible.
MUSIC & DANCE
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MFC Rock Star Guitar Program was a collaboration between Belly Dancing:Forty-five women were introduced to basic belly
MFC volunteer musicians and professionals from the Northeast Iowa dance movements,vocabulary of belly dance, Middle Eastern music,
School of Music(NISOM) providing 16 youth an exceptional eight-week veil work,traveling and footwork.
bi-weekly program teaching rock-n-roll music on acoustic guitars.
Sponsors include Dubuque Bank&Trust and Uncle Ike's Music.
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Sabor!Latin Dance ClaSSeS:Fifteen adults (individuals and
couples) learned the salsa and other Latin dance movements.
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Long-Term Educational Programming
PROMOTE DIVERSITY
The MFC provides programs that empower underserved TEEN NIGHT: weekly program featuring dinner, academic and career development,guest
populations with crucial social, inclusiveness, employment, speakers and social outings; 75 teens participated in 2014
educational, and technological opportunities including: TUTORING/MENTORING: Twenty-sixteens received ongoing homework assistance from
Future Talk, LGBTQ+Youth Network,Weekly Teen Night, knowledgeable tutors as well as guidance and constructive feedback from positive mentors
Teen Tech Club,Teen Empowerment Program(mentors/
tutors), Manhood Project and Road to Success LGBTQ+YOUTH NETWORK: meets 24 times per year averaging 10-25 participants monthly
providing FGBT youth a supportive,safe environment to build community, increase self-
awareness and develop stronger connections to the local community.
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18 with useful employment skills including resume building,
interviewing, dressing for success and leadership development.
••• ��J Program is led by business professionals and is a collaboration
" with the Dubuque Black Men Coalition.
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Future Talk is an eight-week summer environmental In 2014 Future TaIktaught 20teens crucialemployment ski IIssuch as
education and employment program. Goals are to interviewing, punctuality, professional appearance, communication
skills between supervisor and employee,and financial literacy
provide young people age 13-17 the opportunities of:
(receiving a paycheck and maintaining a checking and savings
• engaging and serving the community; account).
• learning about and experiencing the natural environment;
• doing meaningful work for a stipend. Future Talk also provides up to five teenagers an employment work
study opportunity with local businesses/organizations. Participants can
earn high school science credit and stipend of up to$1,000.
Clean up and restoration of environmental sites included Mines of
Spain,Swiss Valley,City of Dubuque Parks,and Kaufmann Prairie.
Community service projects include Dubuque Rescue Mission,
Washington Neighborhood Garden,Jackson Park and the Bee Branch
Watershed.
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In 2014, Future Talk participants
• invested 354 hours in community service Specific donations provided by Prudential
• contributed 1,248 environmental work hours ` Foundation, Friends of Dubuque County
_ - Conservation,and Friends of Mines of Spain plus
• and profited from 854 educational hours community donations funded Future Talk. Jim &
Marita Theisen provided the Future Talk Savings
Match for the teens. The Prudential Foundation
grant also provided funding for year-round
Teen Empowerment program. A community
garden grant from Hy-Vee supported the Future
After making floral arrangements and raising Talk efforts at the Washington Neighborhood
enough money for the Dubuque Rescue Mission Community Garden.
(for 83 meals), participant Nazaree said,
feel so good. l never knew doing that
r_ kind of stuff makes you feel good inside."
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or more of the Multicultural Family Center 2014
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These free, week-long camps gave young users an opportunity to be
creative, acquire new knowledge and skills, and meet new friends.
City of Dubuque Community Development Block Grant and Members of cheer camp were excited to perform at a Loras
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COWPU LFamilies
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This monthly program provides free desktop computers tofamilies in need
of technology, bridging the gap of the digital divide - the
gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the Internet,
and those who do not. Basic computer training is provided which includes —`
how to assemble computer, child protection, and basic desktop awareness.
To date, NUMMM in need egg
of technology have received fully-
functioning computer systems.
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members, and community members, '
work with staff to provide programs and t . ®'
assistance at the MFC.
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In 2014 over 300 volunteer$ donated --
their time and talents, contributing
thousands of hours per year.MFC VOLUNTEER POSITIONS INCLUDE:
STAFF: ONGOING VOLUNTEERS
Tutors Sarah Petersen, Interim Director (in addition to board members listed on page 3):
Mentors Dora Serna, Interim Assistant Director Geovanni Almanza
MFC Board of Directors Marrichelle Glover, Site Supervisor Nick Anderson
MFC Board Committee Members Kelsey Rusk, Interim Site Supervisor Yvette Bahena
Teen Night Lenny Behnke
Program Instructors Vince Berner
Program Hosts AMERICORPS PARTNERS IN LEARNING: Garrick Johnson
Event Volunteers (food, performances, Allyson Bergthold Zack Killerman Shawn Langel
children's activities, set up/tear down) Leah Colsch Erin O'Donovan Dana Livingston
Front Desk Samantha Eckrich Joe Parr Michael Quam
Child Care Matt Esser Christian Theisen Maureen Quann
Computer Refurbishing Peter Herber Mel Wright
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The Multicultural Family Center
received the 365 Impact Award for
" Best Social Space" in March 2014.
The MFC provides a welcoming space and stimulating environment for
culturally-distinct groups and non-profit organizations including NAACP,
Washington Neighborhood gatherings, Coalition of Non-Violence, faces &
voices, AMP(Achieving Maximum Potential) and Dubuque Black Men Coalition.
Over 100 Community meetings are held at the MFC annually.
The Dubuque Black Men Coalition 2014 center usage has increased 25% averaging
regularly utilizes the MFC's inviting 725 peoplelmonth.
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The MFC also:
• Partners with NAACP, LGBT, DACU, AA, Coalition for Non-Violence,
faces &voices, and AMP to host meetings and provide marketing
support
• Partners with the Dubuque Black Men Coalition to support The
Manhood Project, with grant assistance from the March of Dimes
• Sponsors "Music in the Park" funded by the City of Dubuque
Neighborhood Grant program and community donations
• Offers "Movies in Park" during the summer months at Comiskey
Park funded by the City of Dubuque Neighborhood Grant program
• Networks with Inclusive Dubuque as a Mission Partner to enhance its in
efforts with nonprofits, businesses and educational institutions `res
• The Multicultural Family Center provided funds allowing members
of the Tama Meskwaki tribe to travel and perform an authentic
Native American Blessing of new Jackson Park signage and statue
of Potosa.Approximately 150 community members enjoyed songs,
drumming, and learned about the history of Jackson Park and �h
Dubuque's connection to the Meskwaki tribe!
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Adult 971 `
Youth 1434
= 2,405 total users
DUBUQUE'S DEMOGRAPHICS*
Total Population— 57,637 Average Household Size—2.28
26% Female Population=51.6% Family Households=59.1%
Program Admin, Male Population=48.4% Non-Family Households=40.9%
80000 Fundraising,and Average Family Size—2.92
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Marketing Median Age—38
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Caucasian 92%
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African American 4%
40000 Asian 1%
Pacific Islander 0.5%
30000 Hispanic 2.4%
20000 American Indian
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PROGRAMMING and Alaska Native 9%
0 EXPENSES *According to the 2010 U.S.Census
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Community Donors '
Donor listing reflects contributions receipted from 9/1/13- 12/31/14
$10,000+ Theisen's More for Your Community(grant) $250 - $499
Prudential Foundation (grant) US Bank(grant) Eric&Tara Anderson
Jim &Marita Theisen Woodward Foundation (grant) Mike Bryson
Greg&Connie Burbach
$5,000+ $500 - $999 Claudette Carter Thomas
Dubuque Bank&Trust John& Regina Brennan Jared& Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch
Colony Brands Inc. Fuerste,Carew,Juergens&Sudmeier Law Firm
Dubuque Racing Association (grant) Conlon Construction Herrig Charitable Foundation
Dupaco Community Credit Union Elizabeth &Ryan Kruse
$1,000 - $4,999 Eagle Point Software Lowe's Home Improvement
American Trust&Savings Bank faces&voices(grants) Randolph &Ruth Lyon
Chad& Laura Chandlee Martha Fuerste McGraw Hill Education
City of Dubuque Community Development Block(grant) Hy-Vee(grant) Morrison Brothers
City of Dubuque Neighborhood (grants) Charlie&Vicki Glab Platinum Supplemental Insurance
Peter Corken Douglas Henry Resurrection Church
Dubuque Community School District(grants) Ernest&Peggy Jackson Ed &Susie Ritts
Dubuque Racing Association Mystique Casino Chris Johnson Solar Planet
Friends of Dubuque County Conservation Kendall Hunt Publishing Company US Bank Foundation
Friends of Mines of Spain Kohl's Cares(grant)
John Deere Construction& Forestry Sharon Kress Charitable Trust $100 - $249
Prudential Financial March of Dimes(grant) Anonymous
River City Paving Mediacom Arts&Culture(grant) Donna &Richard Anderson
Sustainable Dubuque Community(grant) Scott&Julia Theisen Claudette Bees
Sisters of the Presentation Marie& Lowell Ware Beverly&Jerry Berna
John& Rebecca Stewart Westmark Enterprises Inc. Behr's Funeral Home 23
Community Donors (cont.)
$100-$249 (cont.) $50 - $99 $1 - $49 Gifts Made to the Multicultural Family
Edwin &Barbara Blinks Harry&Mary Althaus Kristi Bagstad Center Endowment through The Community
William &Judith Blum Donna Barony Stephen &Marilyn Bell Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Thomas&Joyce Connors Karen&Anthony Clemen Angela Breitspecker $100 - $1 ,000
Zoe& Heather Coyss Mr.& Mrs.James Come KOH Buchenau Alan&Susan Hattel
Keith Cook&Sharon Kress Bang Lang Do Maddy Cairney Daniel Knepper
Cory ComorAdult Daycare Jim& Penny Ehlinger Marianne Choquet Melvin& Ernestine Moss
Mark&Jennifer Dalsing Jeffry&Tammy Flynn Robert Felderman Nancy Van Milligen
Boland Jewelers Marty Lange Carol Flynn Trust Lowell& Marie Ware
Sara &Dan Ellert-Beck Kelly Larson Alex Ganea Kathleen Weber
Terrance& Paula Friedman Dana Livingston Mary Ellyn Gibbs Dr. Michael& Diane Wertz
James&Judith Giesen Doug& Barbie Matthews Michael Gibson Rich&Sue Whitty
Nancy Gourley Ernestine Moss Kristine Lubeck Katrina&AndrewWilberding
David &lane Heiar Jerelyn O'Connor Deanna& Daniel Johnson
IBM Employee Services Douglas Olk Ric&Sue Jones
Joy McCarthy Payday Partners Kane Appraisal Services
Kathy Meyer Sarah Petersen James&Susan Lindsay r ,
Shelia O'Laughlin Rainbow Oil Dana Livingston
Luis Rojas& Dora Soma Vivian Roberts Evelyn Nadeau
Phil&Judy Ruppel Arthur& Dianne Roche Diana Painter
Sidney&Janice Scott Colin& Karen Scott Tom &Jan Rawson
Karen Scott-Hospodar Willy Slayden Vivian Roberts
Sinsinawa Dominicans Rebecca Johnson-Stewart Art& Dianne Roche
Sisters of Charity of the BVM Kenneth &Marlene Tekippe William &Nancy Ross
Gil& Rebecca Spence Jon Van Allen Clement& Mary-ane Steele
St. Luke's United Methodist Women Weaver Castle, LLC Mike& Nancy Van Milligen
Judith Wehrle Bob&Anita Wild
Mike& Diane Wertz
Marlene Woller
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Business In-Kind Hotel Julien National Mississippi River Museum
Alliant Energy Hy-Vee Northeast Iowa School of Music ,
Bell Tower Theatre Jumping Jane's Progressive Processing ����, -
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Body and Soul Wellness Center John Deere Redstone Inn&Suites y
Bunker Hill Kwik Stop/Dairy Queen Travel Dubuque M
Champ's Restaurant Lacoma Golf Uncle Ike's Music
Crust Restaurant Loras College University of Dubuque
Clarke University Lowe's Home Improvement US Bank
Dick's Sporting Goods Mainstreet Steak&Chophouse Y Union Camp
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Matter Creative Center Young Professionals Network
Four Mounds Mediacom
Grand Harbor Resort&Water Park Mindframe Theatre
Grand Opera House Mystique Casino
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Come Join Us .
The MFC is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit.
We have a Board of Directors and our operating budget is funded by grants and private donations.
The City of Dubuque generously provides our facility and staff which allows for all donations to
directly fund programs and events.
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Your employer might match your donation!
f Many employers in the Dubuque area will match all or part of your tax-deductible donation!
Contact your human resources department for details.
,..=` Monetary donations are very much appreciated, but
you can give in other ways too!
The Multicultural Family Center accepts donations of time, money and items throughout the year.We
are always in need of volunteers for community events, supplies for the center, books or games, or
any number of other options!
To make an online monetary donation or to view our current volunteer and donation needs, please
visit our website at www.mfcdbq.org or call or visit the center for more information.
Donations can also be made to our Endowment at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
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very, very nice!
Hala Al Khour, new community
member from Syria
(regarding Spice Cultural Cooking Nights and
staff at the Multicultural Family Center)
"It was an awesome experience and a
"The use of your ' ' and wonderful opportunity to be a part of such
hel ' with my resume froman exciting group. I loved the thought
staff ' volunteers ' process behind this drive -- introducing people
' the job. about different culture and background and
Belinda, Dubuuqe community member promoting the sense of togetherness."
Avinash Sokhi, Indian community member
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