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Work Session - Project HOPE Copyrighted August 6, 2018 City of Dubuque Work Session - Top # 1. ITEM TITLE: 5:30 PM- Project HOPE WorkSession SUMMARY: City Staff and partners will conduct a work session on the recent activities of Project HOPE. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Project HOPE Update Supporting Documentation Neighborhood Newsletter Supporting Documentation PROJECT � �� 1 � tt 1 I � � ;� i i �iiii i i ��� Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque � � � . , +�-� T . � '� ��E C � ' �W * j��a � — � �� �_ �� � �� , �i� �� . � -��.,� �y � ... �. , .. �• ' ;; �= � _- . r J , . a `. ►, , . ., Ry , � �. !.y ` i ��F � � , Jq !� � • � � 't` I� � � �il8 � i R ` � . T� f ' � �_ ^�. � �r ' ��� � � + � . ��' `�'�r . � � . ��� ._.,- � �.i -�,� �'t. '���' �' r _ � v i • � r.� �_�►' ., � � ' - � ai� � � K � �- �� ' ' i- ��:� e � � �:'`' ` �• ,. � �� � '� :�� s �' T'� ��'��� .oi� , , . a,. � _..� . N� ` " � � . �J i• �� 'k��.., �: � - � � -� Y� . � � , � �.. a � � ' . �i ��� - '�' q d� r � � ? (.� • � t� "�1 r h< _` � - __ a, �� �l ,� t � , � w s> � � , a .,�__ ,� , � �, �; J � � / � ; � "" �'�' � / � � „ vnr�, _ . -_ :�.o-�'"� � �„ s' � � .r,,,�iro-o _ _ . T�"a§' „' ` x '��� �� .v ' � �.r i . : �"�l . ' ' �� � / `�*�l� �•.`. � � ��. � � ' . - Jt .`� .. .. t.�.��. ' ' 1 • / � I � � • • / � • • � , , / � � � • � . , , � � � The Community Foundation brings together community members to create greater good, addressing complex community challenges to build a thriving, resilient region . We focus this work on three impact areas. , � . Academic Achievement =�= . Equity and Inclusion 0 Economic Opportunity P ROJ ECT . , . ,� , . ,� � , ; : :: : ; ::;:: : ; Expand Pathways �t Accessi bi lity � to Education and Employment Build Financial Inclusion � - Support Provider Networks for Change � � � � � � � � • Opportunity Dubuque • Re-engage Dubuque • Ea rned I ncome Tax Cred it • Partnership Empowerment Network ( PEN ) • Dubuque College Access Network ( DCAN ) • Childcare • Mental Health � � � � . � � . • � � • Partners for Places ( $ 50, 000) • Telligen ($ 50, 000) • IBM ($ 10, 000) • M IT ( Resea rch ) • REDPIN (Technical Assistance ) � � � � 1 � � • � - � • • � • � - • • • � � - � - • • . � - . . � � � . • � { � # / sins�dqosi�laz I !� � 61dUf�[]6i0�1G�.,.•.,.:. '_. .: . � � �ida�[qan�ahr;?�`_I`I.�2��..���� # "� QZ+�JI:i��:;�,:':1. . 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' • • . . • . � - • • � . - Employers who invested in child-care services... 5��� J � � J� Say that it roved recruitment �� .,�. fEMALE � MANAGERS � �, � � � , . , _, __�, J� Say that it � SAY THE CHILD {ARE CENTER HAS ��� Say that it ��ed employee POSITIVELY IMPACTED THEIR ABILITY TO � y 20-30/ PURSUE OR ACCEPT A HIGHER POSITION � Roughly 1/3 of employees tj rned g ��� ��� 40� down/declined to ursue a ob chan e in order to maintain access to an employer-sponsored child care center. Of those who turned down jobs: SAIDTHATTHEJOB ;KEDWffH ARE OFFER WAS FOR A �,PANY FOR MANAGERS HIGHERSdLARY � i�'!;rR 1 — • � . � . ' • • . . • . � - • • � . - • Parent's barriers to child care Averagehourlywage: CiryofDubuque •Cost I� r- - •Availability •Barriers for low-income families & =-' _ ' ' • single parents •Impact on employment . --- - . . �-� Average annual cost �sun_z:eureau of Laho�s;a-i=_t�__,�.1ay�r15 STATE OF IOWA College tuition Important aspects when choosing child care Rescorses tFa: o-rere ra�kec -n top three High quaGty CITY OF DUBUQUE �ood q�ai���a���� 8efore and aher school � Re�istered � Law cast Four-and five-year-old care Fiex�bie ho��s Dlstanw from 26� no..,�nHa�i< Recommendetl by �$� Infant care `"�"d'rfa`n'i'' Other' 73% Sources:5[ate of lowa.Emnomic Policy Institu[e,Apri1201fi.Crp of ,���_E =s�...,d� n_:„�.._=maT � _._ro,,.��, e_s�..,. Oubuque,Child Care Resource 6 Refe«al,March 2�I6 � � . . . . . • . . • . - . �'1MERICAN5 i i � • i II = ; ��:;� ; : i„E _I�_rJ5 _. 77'�. --�sins�dqosi�faz � � • • � • • sidudqs7ap�= - ;.. , Q sido�[qun�f�sts 22`i`I.�2��..����� �; �;a�«��_� ��,�=.�Itn��9b ,;� Z17 azTq� �' �� m �HOAfIlI9Yl�Q05I1��2���i��� • • • • � � • 6 .I d Q f'� C�O f'1 f� � � 7 � -� �i�eionL � ��.1 X r16fI0i2I119b QJ�, no i zz9 � q�b����:��� �no:� fsn i �u I I sr� ; ��[llffT[ -�i'lrn�nrni�•�rtr.�' . , . a i �s i 7bnori�aq�H SERIOUS MENTAL &tzSYattsl�i�a z i i ns'��:;�������. ��'i`[ii�'i'7'I I'9�"""''"','�'-- I L L N E S S E S I N J A I L S 0011611[�IIII61I.i•+:i.a ��,;.«�,�-� i oq,� a�: � I�I I�I II 31% 4.9% 14.5% 3.2% �� - � - � - • - • . � • . • � � • � - � � - • Convene mental health providers and stakeholders to explore ways to improve coordination • Explore partnerships that could support solutions to challenges faced by patients, providers and stakeholders • Share data and other information to improve understanding and awareness of inental health needs in the community • Increase resources for professional development for stakeholders • Next Steps � � � � � � � � Retired Dubuque County Attorney- Chris Corken • Serving as facilitator • Mobile Crisis Unit- Hillcrest Mental Health Services • Dubuque County Judges • Hospital and Emergency Room N ext Ste ps � � , � � � � • � � � Small group of stakeholders worked with state representative Shannon Lundgren, NAMI and the governors office on the House File 2456 • Bill passed • Will expand services in the Continuum of Care for individuals in crisis in need of support Next Steps 1�L � � � s� �, �i+, ' � � -.� , � � � .. ,.�� '�'-� r �" ^`�_wf��;�� � -+ 1. . ` ,� ��� .. , — w;,f.*�c ,;`:a � __� — '�6 ��r- ' .� � w , � � � �'^ -'— - �� C a t - - � -= a .., L.�e�/� � / ���1-�' WASHINGTON NEiGH �� �Hu [� D Community Engagement Newsletter . • • ' • � • • • � • . � ' ;�I �.: �` . . .. 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EVENTS :: BEE BRANCH HEALTH� HOMES Thursday, June 14th, 5 pm - 9 pm Millwork Night Market @ 7th-9th Jackson St Saturday, June 16th, 11 am - 2 pm �: MAKiNG HOMES MORE RESiLiENT AND HEALTHV Juneteenth Celebration &Talent : The Bee Branch Health Homes Resilienc Pro ram includes $8.4 Show @ Comiskey Park • Y Y 9 � million in the form of forgivable loans to improve 320 housing Thursday, June 21st, 7 pm : units, includin owner-occu ied homes, sin le-unit rentals, Pechakucha • g p g @ Convivium Urban Farmstead : and small, multi-family residential units. Funds will be awarded 2811 Jackson St. .: to properties where low- to moderate-income residents reside Saturday, June 23rd, 5:30 pm : and used to make repairs and implement onsite stormwater Fountain of Youth Fundraiser : management principles to decrease environmental health and @ Steeple Square �: safety issues from flooding. NEiGHBORH00D � �f you would like more information or to apply for this great CLEANUP � opportunity for our neighborhood visit www.cityofdubuque.org/bbhh � or call (563) 690-6168. WHAT A GREAT SUCCESS! : If you do not qualify for this opportunity the city offers two other Thank you to everyone who helped : programs such as the Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program with our neighborhood cleanup. ; or the Home Repair Program for assistance with repair of large Despite being a rainy and cold event we still filled 3 dumpsters, countless ;� or small needs. For more information or to apply please call the trash bags and hauled away over 20 ; Housing and Community Development Office at (563) 589-4239. tires out of the neighborhood. .. ,,�� �� � � � � _ a , , `� � ,�� . �;,, �.. ,,.� , � �` � � � � �6. � � �� v��Yp� .T.�.� �, �� `1` 3 ' r ".��'i�- �h� �. f y� -1r, ° ., ; - � , ,. l� , _ � �� r � �� f I _ � � � ��``� '?��c, .e ,��� LETTiNG iT GO ... iN THE COLD NEW! KEV CiTV CREATiVE CENTER PRESCOTT CREW STUDENTS PLANT SEEDS A core team of volunteers picked at 1781 White Street is a place that at the Washington Neighborhood up trash left in the alleyways Friday offers equipment, classes, and private Community Garden as part of their morning of the cleanup. studios for a variety of arts and crafts. educational unit on nature. ��z , T �� � � � :�,, ' — . - � � �. � ,i � �� (� � � ~�`� � ' e t`L I`� n 'A� �3► •'�` � , � � �� ' � � — � . . . �,i; i �V � .-.. - • i�� � _ - . - • � ' � ~_ _ . � 1-�i � 2 �. WASHINGTON NEiGHBORH00D This is our neighborhood and our souls are dynamite! EVENTS �� �REATiNG COMMUNiT� ONE FLOWER AT A TiME '� ��, � . � - �- ; Heidi Zull and Laura Klavitter Monday, lune 25th, 11 am "'""' � ,� � �: are engaging and creating Call for artists and enthusiasts •� �� �"� COmmUnity thYOUgh gYeen Voices Muralists Workshop � spaces in public and residential Regiser at voicesproductions.org • aYeas In the WashingtOn ' � Neighborhood. Their most recent MURA� � pro�ect was the curbside planting • �"�' ' `� — at the Fountain of Youth at the � � corner of 15th and Jackson. R���� �t • �,��I��,� ��,�� i �� !�� The project was completed with WHAT A GREAT SUCCESS! : � `� help from the volunteers at the "� � '�1 Fountain of Youth. The ut Thanks to all who helped make this � Y P painting possible! Another huge '� w , in perennials and walkways to success for our neighborhood. Stay �' ' � ` bYlghten up the aYea. Stop down tuned for the next painting project . Beforeandafterimagesofthecurbside to see the beautiful addition! this fall on 16th street. Shout outs to: .: Planting at 15th and Jackson. Richard Rossignol, Heidi Zull, Jonathon :� FARMER'S MARKET Rolling, Danielle Stowell, Drew Noll, ' DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS ��� � � Kristina Marie, Chuck Isenhart, Kate Larson, Ali Levasseur, Shamika Rainer :: Dld you know that the Dubuque with Little Luxuries Girls Club, Larry �� FaYmeY's Market accepts SNAP � Jackson Jr., Jerelyn O'Connor, City of :: EBT CaYds? Dld you know that I I I I I � � Dubuque - Leisure Services, Dubuque :: y0U Can get mOYe fYUlts and AmeriCorps/Vista, Multicultural Family .. Vegetables Wlth dOUble Up f0od �, Center, Fountain Of Youth Program and;; bUCks t00? TYy It SOmetlme their crew, Community Foundation of :: beCaUse It'S easy t0 d0! StOp Greater Dubuque, Diamond Vogel, City ;: down ever Saturda throu hout irs �Asr +MTll ' of Dubuque Government, and all of our •• y y g DOUBLE Up FOOD BUCKS. neighbors and neighborhood kids!!! ;: the SUmmeY fYOm 8am t0 n0on. � � __ � � �� � O � � ___ � � i i 1� � 0 > � ��-� _ �i I l ��� .�- �� � � ��'- ,�� � �: � ��,� MURAL PAINTING AND BLOCK PARTV _.... rRuJEGT Neighbors helped paint the 18th and FREE! First Fridays from 7-9:30 pm �v Washington sfreet diverter mural. at 1420 Central Ave. � �r,,�. ar��� � ;�n �"'"`s'^°'�`,'";`'°"""� A �,� ��z , T �� � � � :�,, ' - . - � � �. � ,i � �� �� � a t � - e t`L I`�[� 1��n �A�. �,► •'�` _ , ',� � - � . . . , i4� � �V � .-.a- + - � _ ... � � . � � • ' � �.�� � ,. - WASHINGTON NEiGHBORH00D This is our neighborhood and our souls are dynamite! �.ne.,�.:.�,,e.,�ab��„,,�... ;E�,,.,�.�.�,.,,o SCHOOL'S OUT! wwn.eityofdubuqueo�g/�ee�eation pLpyGROUNDS Gabbie & Lukie's ;; SummeN��off�AT� PLAYGROUND EXPLORATIONS Candy Shop :: here! There are several ����,m���a�o�nw�Pa,��,��,�� Y� p p � resources that serve our �`°�'°"°�'°'M"""�A�"`°"''°`�"'°`�'�"' � � Varll.� St01+1. imlredkaderswlllphnprganlzearddlrec� � �� �� : nei hborhood ehildren with P"��°°��'°�°"°°°'°s°'e°0e,'���°'�,E�'�ef'°e, g nnam�sm,�m,�adi�yo�w�iimgi � seu� �«�c�;�,�m„�.,�>:��.�u .��,�a � leisure service activities ��Mnes����eaa�N��me���a��g�ha���es;�o�,��mes; -.� �; �' ( hardsonlmmlryer�edemesandlun,r�rea�lomlac�Mhes ,I Wlonde�Si.SaAV�oaPwm'Gnds' \ ; and meals throughout I�wIIILelll�no�hingyou'�eer$edemedLeforel ��y � p brea��he I rounds�hlssummed � � ` • the SUmmeY. `�UmmeY ihlslsa�FREfdropinpro3mmforchlarenagesGl4 ���� ���� �10I'0: IQ20�.COh'�AVO. � • mea�$ W��� be $eYVed fromJurell-iuguA3Nopro3mmJuly4�Plapgroundda�esa� � � � CommiskyParkardFbmPorkwlllLeederdedumllAuguA17� � � �`� � s�mme�Ho��S:,,:��,.�,��,,,� ,:��„��b.�•„mi � : and provided in our MORNINCHOURS:vooamioi2oopm ��,� Mo�day: 77pm-3:3opm a saoPm-t���� � community in conjunction AFTERNOONHOURS:t3oios.00p.m. �'�r��� iuesday:l2pm-3:)IIpnR5:70pm-7pm �:�.. �: With parks and leisure Moai�ga�dAhenao�Xo�rs Moni�gXo�rso�lyad�e � services. They will also a1��e�°��• �°��' WednesAeyllpm-7:30pm B 5:70pm-7pm � AIIIsomHendernnPork,15001omsBlvd. Alarshallkhm1,1450RhombergA�e. ' �nC�Ude fYee p�aygYDUnd AFREEIunchlsolfereda��hlskca�lon. FREEbrmbaAandlunchareolfered Thur6dey:12pm-3;7(Ipm 8 5:70pm-1pm auhislma�ion. .. exploration aetivities lead FloraParkPenns�ManlaAue.&GrcenSt. HmverSchm1,3259St.MneDr AFREE lunch Is olfered a��hls kca�lon. �j��/�I/ � by AmeriCorps Partners ua�e����ePa�k,c�yaua�em��o� W ; in Learning. 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Frustrated by litter lying around on � end Of the day. fine bma�r,Md,.cna�k mddnner�redmpamersh�wi�h�he Bop&Gk Gub o(GrearerPk�q�re md your street? Wondering how you �a�soao��,�A��� can contribute to a cleaner and healthier community? In recognition : "LUNCHES TO GO" SUMMER PROGRAM of Earth Day, the City has launched ;; The Dubuque Food Pantry August 22nd. Each child will the Adopt-a-Spot program which ;; at 1598 Jackson is offering get his or her own lunch bag to allows individuals or groups to adopt a public space such as a street, �� a "Lunches to Go" program fill. This is open to any child in waterway, park, or storm drain and �� throughout the week for children the Dubuque area. If you have make a commitment to regularly clean ;; up to 18 years old. The program questions for the Dubuque Food and maintain the spot. Formore •• is Monday through Friday from Pantry please email them at information, or to adopt a spot,visit �� 10:30 to noon starting June dubuquefoodpantry@yahoo.com www.cityofdubuque.org/adoptaspot. ;; 7th and ending Wednesday or call them at 563-583-4440. ��z , T �� � � � :�,, ' — . - � � �. � ,i � �� (� � � ~�`� � ' e t`L I`� n 'A� �3► •'�` � , � � �� ' � � — � . . . �,i; i �V � .-.. - • i�� � _ - . - • � ' � ~_ _ . � 1-�i � 2 �. WASHINGTON NEiGHBORH00D This is our neighborhood and our souls are dynamite! MULTICULTURAL FAMIL� � � CENTER ACTiViTiES ITHE CORNER GRILLI FREE vision Screening �� The center is located at 1 157 Thursday, June 21st, All Day �� Central Ave and has several I 1689 ELM ST � Crescent Commun�ty Health �� reocurring acitivites for all ages Center, 1789 Elm Street �� and new summer activities! � � Dream Center ;� Check out their programming on �2 O F F 160o White Street •� their website at www.mfcdbq.org � � The Dream Center provides structured �� or call 563.582.3681 . programs and activities where youth � YOUR FOOD ORDER � and teens build relationships with caring adults, have a safe place to � M u I t i c u I t u ra I � � belong, and participate in value driven :: programs and activities. Contact :: � GYROS, $ALAD$, (563) 845-7591 for questions or to . � FA M I LY C E N T E R � CHICKEN KABOBS & � register your child or teen. TlieRuGySuftonRi�ilAixg�DUBUC�UE � GREEK STEAKS� � COMMUNiT� :: �mages belowleftto right: Darrion helps ;; pick radishes and tries them for the first � BRING THIS AD IN FOR DISCOUNT � GAR�EN :� time and a large crew of Fountain of �� Youth volunteers help to plant four beds of � � :: peppers. TUESDAY - SATURDAY i e � ��° ,'�a�, � 11 AM - 10 PM � GARDENiNG PROGRESS , _ ,,.. ,� 563.845.0364 The community garden has just �4�,�4�� d y �� '��� L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ J received several grants this year to � ` �rM rt � ,�-��,+� GOT iDEAS? provide funding for an updated and . , sustainable water system including - Do you have events, requests, irrigation. Future plans include the highlights, information, or anything possiblity of a chicken coop. .: � '� ` � else you would like to see or know •• � � aboutin the neighborhood? Let us We've been working hard with several �� � � � < �^'�� know! Connect with us via email or the community organizations such as The :- " �it� facebook pages. Fountain of Youth to get the garden �. set up for success. Be on the lookout : � GET iNVOLVED! for our first harvests soon! If ou're interested in ettin involved ;: STA� Would you like to stay informed about Y 9 9 whaYs happening in the community please feel free to join us at any time and influence what happens in the when there are people in the garden :: CONNECTED neighborhood? Contact us via email during the following group gardening or the facebook pages listed if you're times: . ■ ■ ■ interested. FOR JUNE: FIND US ON FACEBOOK �� Sundays, 5 - 7 pm ' � @WashingtonNeighborhoodDubuque CommunityFounc�ation MOfI, Wed, & FYI, 6-8 pm „ @WashingtonNeighborhoodCommunityGarden ofGrearerDrbugre � EMAiL US This newsletter is supported by the Communiry Foundation of Greater Dubuque flowers@communityfoundation.org through a grant from Partners for Places