Every Child Every Promise_Hinigtgen Letterevery child I every promise
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Dubuque,lA 52001
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everychild-everypromise.org
June 25, 2008
Dear Mayor Boul, City Council members, and City Manager Van Milligen:
Every Child ~ Every Promise would like to thank you for your support of the Every
Child ~ Every Promise Initiative. As you are well aware, we unveiled the
community Growth Chart this winter. The Growth Chart has sparked meaningful
conversa#ions with citizens representing all aspects of the Dubuque community.
Our next priority is the development of a strategic plan for youth in Dubuque,
based on the opportunities that the Growth Chart uncovered.
We could not be doing this work without the financial commitment of $75,000 over
the next three years, from the City of Dubuque. At this time we would like to
request the FY08 award of $25,000. These funds will assist with the operation of
our agency as we move forward in our mission.
Additionally, we are looking forward to partnering with the City of Dubuque to offer
grants to support organizations and programming that align with the strategic plan
for youth in our community. Thank you for your thoughtful appropriation of
$75,000 over the next three years to ma#ch ECEP grants and expand this
mission. We are anticipating that opportunities for growth will become evident in
our strategic planning process. We will also be convening a committee that will
be responsible for developing the model for this grant process. We have a strong
partnership with the Community Foundation who has extensive experience in this
area, and we will seek information and guidance from them.
Your support of the ECEP mission is greatly appreciated. The youth of our
community deserve the five promises and with your support, we will close the
gaps for those who are underserved. With our priorities firmly set and with your
support and collaboration, the potential for the mission of Every Child ~ Every
Promise to be fulfilled is not just likely, but imminent. The children of Dubuque will
reap the benefits of this promise.
nth gratitude,
Mae Hingtgen
Executive Director
Every Child ~ Every Promise