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Dubuque National Service Partnership Award Copyright 2014 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 5. ITEM TITLE: Dubuque National Service Partnership Award SUMMARY: City Manager transmitting information the Corporation for National and Community Service recognizing the Dubuque National Service Partnership with an award in honor of retired Senator Tom Harkin. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Dubuque National Services Partnership Award-MVM Memo City Manager Memo ❑ Dubuque National Service Partnership Receives Harkin Award Staff Memo ❑ Award Photo Supporting Documentation ❑ DNSP Highlights Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Dubuque UBE I erica .i Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Dubuque National Service Partnership Receives Harkin Award DATE: October 1, 2015 Human Rights Director Kelly Larson is transmitting information that on September 16, 2015, the Corporation for National and Community Service recognized the Dubuque National Service Partnership with an award in honor of retired Senator Tom Harkin. Iowa Campus Compact nominated the Dubuque National Service Partnership for the award, which recognizes high quality and innovative AmeriCorps programs. This is the second recognition received by the Dubuque National Service Partnership: in 2013, Governor Branstad recognized the Dubuque National Service Partnership with the Iowa Non-Profit Collaboration Award for outstanding efforts to engage volunteers to impact complex social and economic needs. / 1_4_� k�4 Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB E N'�Amiii itI 1 en I Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007.2 12 I'3 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director DATE: September 30, 2015 RE: Dubuque National Service Partnership Receives Harkin Award On September 16, 2015, the Corporation for National and Community Service recognized the Dubuque National Service Partnership (DNSP) with an award in honor of retired Senator Tom Harkin. Iowa Campus Compact nominated the DNSP for the award, which recognizes high quality and innovative AmeriCorps programs. This is the second recognition received by the DNSP: in 2013, Governor Branstad recognized DNSP with the Iowa Non-Profit Collaboration Award for outstanding efforts to engage volunteers to impact complex social and economic needs. The DNSP is a significant partnership between higher education, local non-profits, philanthropy, and government. Loras College and Iowa Campus Compact convened the group in 2011 , as a partnership between Dubuque national service programs and their host sites. The goal is to draw on multiple AmeriCorps resources to collectively impact poverty. DNSP uses Days of Service and other events to educate the public about community needs and opportunities to serve in areas of need, while simultaneously focusing on improved business processes within organizations and improved outcomes for families served. Of note, in 2013 several DNSP partners and Iowa Campus Compact collectively leveraged VISTA members to: provide financial literacy services to 257 citizens, provide job training to 194 citizens, mobilize 1 ,801 volunteers, and expand the organizational capacity of 60 non-profits. Three non-profit partners directly served by VISTA delivered these outcomes related to economic opportunity in 2013-14: 1) 83% of clients in a homeless program moved to permanent housing, 46% increased mainstream benefits, and 28% increased cash income; 2) $248,187 in federal Earned Income Tax Credit dollars and $34,897 in state EITC returned to families in the community; and 3) 70% of clients in the Circles Program for 18 months were employed, 55% were enrolled in education, and 12% earned certificates or degrees. Loras College President Jim Collins traveled to Washington, D.C. to accept the award. J J r NATIONAL SERVICE WORItS FOP � DUBUQUE NATIONAL SERVICE PARTNERSHIP Mayor Roy Buol recognized and celebrated the achievements of Dubuque AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members at the 2015 Mayor'sDay of •• MIR fflows _ • _ The Dubuque National Service Partnership (DNSP) began in 2011 as a partnership between Iowa Campus Compact, Loras College,three local nonprofits, and the city of Dubuque in order to strengthen individual efforts through National Service in order to serve Dubuque citizens living in poverty. This partnership leverages the collective impact of Higher Education, local nonprofits, city government, and state government through National Service to focus volunteers on building economic opportunity in the Dubuque community. Why was it recognized for Excellence in AmeriCorps Programming I I Service Award? Iowa Campus Compact nominated the DNSP for its outstanding service to the community that is being supported by Loras College AmeriCorps members.The award was named in honor of retired US Senator Tom Harkin and recognizes outstanding, innovative programs that produce high quality, meaningful AmeriCorps service experiences. The DNSP was recognized as a Special Partnership Honoree due to its ability to leverage National Service programs in orderto serve Dubuque citizens living in poverty. r> IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY S u� LORA Clarke °°P a wrr�� Dus E w. COLLEGE ■• tl Pwelw ErI,1. .E• .I. .4Wflnpkreon tMMfslufppl A A � LIVE UNITED.= iM WYCFgiEpE TWFTAM UnityPoint Health project ° COAfAA1NffY FO[1NDA170N ■ Finley Hospital Con,CWl, What has National • • - • In 2013 our partners engaged ... 56 25 The Dubuque National Service Partnership contributes thousands of service hours each year that support community needs in the areas of Healthy Futures, Education, Economic Opportunity, Environmental Stewardship, Disaster Preparedness, and Capacity Building. impactsWhat • ' • 1257 Number of economically disadvantaged individuals receiving financial literacy services 194 Number of economically disadvantaged individuals receiving job training and other skill development services 173 Number of economically disadvantaged individuals with improved financial knowledge 1361 Number of individuals mentored by Dubuque National Service Partnership participants 1 Number of disadvantaged youth served 5433 by the Dubuque National Service Partnership 6133 Number of community volunteers recruited to serve nonprofits in the Dubuque Area 67%Q Percentage of students who improved their DIBELS score while being served byAmeriCorps members What can you • • tohelp? o allow us to continue this great work, please support full funding of the Corporation for National and Community Service.