The URL can be used to link to this page

Multicultural Family Center Annual Report 2010Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Multicultural Family Center Annual Report DATE: November 30, 2010 Dubuque bttd All- AmedcaCity 1111r 2007 Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware is providing a copy of the Multicultural Family Center Annual Report. Multicultural Family Center Director Tara Velez will make a presentation to the City Council. Mich el C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Gil Spence, President, Multicultural Family Center Board of Directors Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Tara Velez, Multicultural Family Center Director Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: MLW:et attachment Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager Multicultural Family Center Annual Report November 22, 2010 1lfi) &)tL/ Dubuque AI4mericaCityy 2007 Tara recently created an Annual Report for the Multicultural Family Center. I'd like to have her come and make a presentation to the City Council as an update on the efforts and success of the Center. If you think this would be helpful, I'II make arrangements for this to happen. Multicultural an Family Center 1 DUBUQUE Gil Spence President Dana Livingston Vice President Beverly Berna Treasurer Tracey Gallery Secretary Mike Bryson Avery Butler Claudette Carter - Thomas Janice Craddieth Larie Godinez Doug Henry Kelly Larson Audrey Morey Mary Tauger Gabriela de Vega Savon Williams S fD O Q 0 f7e envision a welcoming Dubuque built on a founda- tion of understanding and collaboration across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups committed to producing engaged fami lies and community members. The Center serves as an inviting and safe place for community members, stimulates connections, and provides programs to foster civic engagement and social and economic success. A F(ARyards. In 2009 and 2010 2010 365 Impact Award - Inclusion 2010 Main Street Excellence Award - Best Diversity Initiative and Building Rehabilitation Our Leaders Tara Velez Director Maddy Cross Assistant Director Robert Walker AmeriCorps *VISTA Melissa Reinhardt AmeriCorps Providencia Lopez AmeriCorps Maitha Jolet AmeriCorps Joquetta Rolle AmeriCorps Jason Greenwald AmeriCorps Tom Ammon Danielle Ballweg Graciela Caniero- Livingston Celina Cantu Adam Craig Benjamin Dever Katie Duffy Jess Erhard Jill Gansemer Shelli Glover Caitlin Groeper Garrett Hebel Tira Hepker Mike Hruby Maitha Jolet Nick Kilburg Benjamin Kurt Ruoxia Li Bethany Melvin Kevin O'Brien Priyanka Parajuli Kelsey Rusk Kate Russell Dora Serna Irish Shumaker Florence Siefker Megan Smith Derek Snitker oshua Utter Stacy Vanderah Kayla Walleser Paul Weller Geneese Westley Katie Wilson Marion Wittine YOU can help, too!! MFC Wish List Future Talk sponsorship ($1,000 /youth) Financial support for programming Healthy Snacks Used computers Free /reduced price marketing opportunities $25 scholarships for NICC Adult Basic Education classes Office Supplies Yoga or Fitness Instructor — lead classes for youth or adults Yoga mats and exercise balls (all sizes) Hand weights (2 -15 lbs) Sports equipment New or used guitars Books for all ages and reading levels Coloring books, Board Games and Kids educational toys 1157 Central Ave Dubuque, I. 52001 (P) 563 www.mfcdbq.org Multicultural Family Center Building unity out of diversity. Spa nish) Partiendo de la diversidad construimos la unidad marshallese) Boktok elon kain manit to kajojo nan koba ibben dron. r teachesryouth fun with science! Marshallese wom >:- "': traditional dance during the Marshallese Constitutional Day celebration May 1, 2010. Multicultural ab it Famiy Center 1 DUBUQUE Dear Friends and Community members, On behalf of the board of directors and staff of the Multicultural Family Center (MFC), I want to thank you for a successful first year in our new facility. I invite you to read our first annual report to learn about our increased programming, staff and outreach to the community. The Multicultural Family Center strives towards its mission by offering a variety of programs for families, youth, adults and senior citizens. We offer cultural programming to help raise awareness and celebrate the rich diversity in Dubuque. During the past year, we were able to exceed our own ex- pectations for increased programming and partnership and we will continue to meet the needs of the community. We invite members of the community to visit the MFC as both participants and partners this upcoming year. Sincere gratitude, Gil Spence, President Tara Velez, Director Our Mission The Multicultural Family Center empowers all families and community members of Dubuque to reach their potential and build unity out of diversity. Annual Report 2010 (Reflects data from Sept 2009-Sept 2010) 1157 Central Ave Dubuque. IA 52001 (P) 563-58 www.mfcdbq.org alit Multicultural Family Center 1 DUBUQUE Success Story: Future Talk Meaningful work. Education. Service. These are the three fundamental components of the Multicultural Family Center's Future Talk program. Each summer, youth 13 -17 years old experience and protect nature while receiving a stipend for the work they complete in area parks and recrea- tion areas. They devote additional time to educational activities and community service initiatives. This year, in partnership with the Dubuque Arts Center, the youth also created Speak Out videos, highlighting their perspectives on everything from youth violence to recycling. In addition, some of the students who have completed the Future Talk experience have moved into intern- ships, connecting with local colleges and increasing the likelihood of pursuing a degree beyond high school. In September 2010, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation awarded the Hagie Heritage Award to community volunteer and Future Talk creator, Dana Livingston, for his vision and dedication to the students. Dana notes the importance of the program to the youth and the community: "by the end of the summer, these kids start feeling like they have a stake in this town. They're no longer just living here. They're helping to create this community." In November 2010, the NAACP honored the 2010 Future Talk graduates at their 22nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The youth were recognized for their outstanding work in the community and dedication. Above: Youth work during Future Talk. Below: Colombia's display for Dia de la Rata 2010 Usage Statistics ■ Aduhs • Youth ■ No .Illop:u..d Our Programs Overview of MFC Programs *Cultural & Holiday Celebrations *Family Reading Events *Language Classes *Fieldtrips *Networking Opportunities * Community Garden *Homework Help *youth and Family Art Classes *Teen and Adult Book Club *Computer and Typing Classes *Drama and Dance for Youth *Youth Summer Camps Adult 2010 1%/ • African American • Caucasian • Other • Asian • Latino Ibt Pacific Islander /Marshallese Future Talk participants share their experiences and receive recognition. S4ving classes are one of many adult programs offered. 2010 At a Glance (April-Sept) Total Visitors 1,671 Total Visits 6,363 Total Programs 162 Total Partnership 59 Youth 2010 0% 1157 Central Ave Dubuque. 1.A 52001 (P) 563 l www.mnfcd ait Multicultural Family Center 1 DUBUQUE Volunteer Hours The MFC extends a huge THANK YOU! Our Financial Donors Volunteer of the Year! Since opening in September 2009 the Multicultural Family Center has had several exceptional volunteers assist with programs and events, but one volunteer has gone above and beyond her call to serve the community. Irish Shumaker has been vol- unteering with the MFC since October 2009, and her 850 logged hours account for 22% of the MFC's 3,940 total volunteer hours! Our Community Among her many admirable characteristics, a few that set her apart are her reliability, positive attitude, compassion for others, and incredible work ethic. Irish has become a trusted face and voice for the MFC and sets an excellent example not only for her own daughter, but for all youth and adult visitors. Thank you, Irish, for your commitment and dedication to the community and the Multicultural Family Center — we are truly fortunate to have you with us! This past year, the MFC has had 110 volunteers serve a total of 3,940 hours. Of these volunteers, 79 have completed 10 or more hours, and 8 have completed over 100 hours. Our diverse group of volunteers includes 6 teens, 71 college students, 33 community members, and 17 volunteer board members (people and hours not included in volunteer log). These totals don't account for hours of the estimated 150 one -time volunteers for events such as Dia de la Raza, holiday events, and Taste of the World. $5,000+ Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Mystique /Dubuque Racing Association Theisens Home Farm Auto The Prudential Foundation $2,500+ Runde Chevrolet $1,000+ Dubuque Bank & Trust Faces and Voices Iowa National Heritage Foundation Kiwanis Mediacom Prudential Rotary Club of Dubuque Sisters of Mount St. Francis $100+ Audubon Society Donna Bauerly Dubuque Rescue Mission Jim and Karla Braig Catholic Charities Teresa Dever Tracy and Jeff Gallery Dr. Larie & Victor Godinez Kris Hall Honkamp Krueger & Co. Donations under $50 Business /Org Gifts $465 Individual Gifts $485 Total Amount $950 $500+ Angel Gabriel's Mothers Club Dubuque Area Congregations United Doug Henry and Martha Fuerste Gregory Paulsen and Mary Coan $250+ Church of the Resurrection City of Dubuque Housing and Comm. Dev. staff Kendall Hunt Publishing Company Optimist Club of Dubuque Progressive Processing Morrison Bros. Co. Rita Schueller Jim and Mary Schumacher Rock of Ages Baptist Church Sisters of the Presentation The Metrix Company Kelly and Darin Larson Mary Martens, BVM Stephanie Nelson Rev. Tom Rhomberg Matthew and Ann Scherr Rev. Tom and Julia Young River City Paving Sedgwick staff St. Anthony's Parish 1137 Central Ave Dubuque, IA 52001 (P) 563-552 - 3681 www.mfcdbq.org