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Multicultural Family Center Annual Report for 2015 Copyright 2014 City of Dubuque Action Items # 2. ITEM TITLE: Multicultural Family Center Annual Report for 2015 SUMMARY: Multicultural Family Center Director Farris Muhammad and Assistant Director Sarah Peterson will share a presentation of the 2015 Multicultural Family Center Annual Report. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Multicultural Family Center Annual Report-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo MFC Annual Report 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: Multicultural Family Center 2015 Annual Report Presentation DATE: April 12, 2016 Multicultural Family Center Director Farris Muhammad and Assistant Director Sarah Peterson will share a presentation of the 2015 Multicultural Family Center Annual Report with the City Council. // 'zj� 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 Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager THE CITY ODubuque II-A U Bi E ;111 I.mericaCi i Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Multicultural Family Center 2015 Annual Report Presentation DATE: April 25, 2016 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to request the opportunity for Director Farris Muhammad and Assistant Director Sarah Petersen to share a brief presentation of the Multicultural Family Center Annual Report with the City Council. DISCUSSION The Multicultural Family Center Board of Directors recently released the 2015 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. MLW:et attachment: 2015 Annual Report cc: Farris Muhammad, Multicultural Family Center Director Sarah Petersen, Multicultural Family Center Assistant Director John Stewart, President, Multicultural Family Center Board 1 Multicultural FAMILY CENTER .• • . + The Ruby Sutton Building DUBUQUE NOML A144 .a. annual 2 report A Building 1,11111 out of DIVERSITY loam 1157 Central Ave I Dubuque, IA 52001 1 563-582-3681 1 info@mfcdbq.org I www.mfcdbq.org f /MulticulturalFamilyCenter W @mfc_dbq M M Dear Friends : The following pages show how many ways Dubuque's of Dubuque's transgender spokespersons about the challenges faced everyday by Multicultural Family Center is a vibrant, innovative, members of her community. In all these ways,I have deepened my multicultural awareness and understanding,without being charged a fee and without leaving and growing contributor to our city's quality of life. Dubuque. The MFC's mission to empower all Dubuque families and community members You can do all this,too! In the pages that follow,you will read about and see to reach their potential and to build unity out of diversity has taken on special photos of the people involved in many of these events and programs. You can significance as the City continues its national award-winning Inclusive Dubuque also follow us on Facebook(www.tacebook.com/MulticulturalFamilyCenter)and by initiative. As local businesses,educational institutions, religious organizations, visiting our new website(www.mfcdbq.org). and nonprofits have networked to enhance inclusiveness,the MFC continues to be the"go-to" public/private partnership to help incubate,support,and host We hope this Annual Report helps you experience some of the energy and multiple cultural events and programs. excitement of the MFC,and encourages you to be a part of it. There are opportunities for you to help host events,to create and offer cultural In 2015, under the leadership of Interim Director Sarah Petersen,the MFC served programming,to volunteer for programs,to join one of the MFC's operating more community members,offered more programs,attracted more corporate and committees,and to support the MFC financially. individual investors,and,as a result,enriched more lives than ever before. Our home in The Ruby Sutton Building at 1157 Central Avenue is a great place Over the past several months,for example, I have learned through MFC events to share with people like you,enjoy and learn from people who are different from and programs that weddings in India are opportunities for thousands of guests you,and help weave the rich cultural tapestry that is greater Dubuque. Drop by to to celebrate over a five-day period. I have watched a dozen Marshallese women see our new"Ruby Sutton" and "Cultures of Dubuque"displays and to meet our dance to indigenous music in flowing blue-green gowns that they fashioned with friendly staff or join us for one of our programs or events. fabric provided bythe MFC. I have been inspired by almost 50 African American teenagers energetically engaged in resume development,leadership training, With sincere appreciation, and mock interviews to prepare them for summer jobs. I have learned from one Dr.John Stewart, President 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 go - through community donations and grants. Thank you to the Board of Directors and the City Dr.John Stewart Marie Ware President City of Dubuque of Dubuque for their commitment to the mission of the Multicultural Family Center! Leisure Services Manager BOARD O Doug Stillings Chris Johnson Abhay Rawal Claudette Bees Beverly Berna Grant Cirks Bang Lang Do Vice President Secretary 2016 Treasurer Past Treasurer MAI Dr. Mary Gatuci D• • Henry Kelly LarsonRoicis Willie Slayden ' Sta & Volunteers i� ,, Afts 11 R 1 C I' *moo �r Dora Serna Marrichelle Glover Chris Weaver Kelsey Rusk Sarah Petersen Dr. Farris Muhammad Interim Assistant Site Supervisor Site Supervisor Interim Site Supervisor 2015 Interim Director 2016 Director Director (2016 Assistant Director) In 201*over 210 MFC CommunitA onated e�E91ce MERICORPS PARTNERS IN their time and talents, contributin RNING CONTRIBUTED Volunteer positions include: Board of Directors, Board Committee TO THE MFC! Members, Childcare Providers, Computer Technicians, Event Ilyson Bergthold Volunteers, Event Committee Members, Program Instructors, Teen Will Ebron Night Assistants, and Tutors. Matt Esser Becca Fischer 2015 YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEERS (in addition to board members listed on page 3): Peter Herber Erin O'Donovan Geovanni Almanza Garrick Johnson Michael Quam Tara Velez Molly Trannel Nick Anderson Jared Levy Emily Riniker Mel Wright Yvette Bahena Dana Livingston Natalie Riniker Adam Zimmerman Lenny Behnke Cody Moore Becky Sees Kelli Buchenau Jerelyn O'Connor Peter Smith Our Mission The Multicultural Family Center (MFC) empowers all families and community members of Dubuque to reach their potential and build unity out of diversity. Our Vision The MFC envisions a welcoming Dubuque built on a foundation of understanding and collaboration across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups committed to producing engaged families and community members. Our Primary Goal The MFC's primary goal is to be a location for, and model of multicultural learning in the Dubuque community. '. We pursue our mission, vision, and goal • Programs . promote 11 '.rning * Celebrations of culturally-significantdays • Events that showcase 1 Programs th. '. culturally-dcontent PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE s LONG _ ILRM 4 t Future Talk: Environmental Education, Employment, Service Future Talk is an eight-week summer program Teens are taught critical employment skills, how to open/maintain for teens with an emphasis on a bank account and save money, how to work in a natural environment, and the importance of being engaged citizens • Environmental education participating in community service projects. They can also obtain • Employment/financial literacy high school credit and earn up to$1,000 each. • Community service Restoration of environmental sites and beautification projects include Mines of Spain,Swiss Valley, and City of Dubuque parks including painting a mural at Jefferson Park. Community service projects include Dubuque Rescue Mission,Washington Neighborhood Garden,Jackson Park, Comiskey Park, and the Downtown and Washington neighborhoods. 6 ' �M PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE LONG - i -..- RM 2015 FUTURE TALK PROGRAM SUCCESS Graduates/Participants 2015 19 23 2014 12 20 ' 83% of participants completed the program, a 23% increase! Stipends Paid to Teens 2015 $18,800 = An additional $9,000 laid directly to teens, a 92% increase! 2014 $9,800 Savings Match 2014 2015 5 65% graduates maintained funds in their bank account, imeiving a financial match thanks to a contribution through the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. EpI 1. PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE LONG -TERM LEARNING Teen Nights Road to Success Teen Employment Program Every Wednesday night,teenagers gather at the MFC for dinner and teen 40 teens learned professional leadership and employment skills, including empowerment activities, including presentations on teen topics,guest resume building, mock interviews,and professional appearance. Partners included: speakers,field trips, environmental education, and academic and career Black Men Coalition, City of Dubuque Recreation Division and Human Rights development. The MFC is a place Department, US Bank, United Way,John Deere,and Society of Women Engineers. forteens to hang out and interact t in a safe,organized environment where staff and community John Deere Career Teen Night members build relationships and 25 youth In grades 8-12 joined us fora special Teen Night with encourage teens to reach their full representatives from John Deere Dubuque Works. John Deere employees shared potential. information about careers in welding,assembly,and instrumentation through hands- 10 teens participated on, interactive displays including a welding simulator. Northeast Iowa Community in 2015. College(NICC)also provided information on courses and programs offered to prepare students for these fields. PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE LONG -TERM LEARNING Youth Tutoring Program Additional programs and events that promote 30y outh in grades 2-10 were matched with caring long-term learning: community members who volunteered theirtime providing free weekly • Computers forthe Community Carnegie-Stout Public Library academic tutoring and mentorship support. • Tenant Education Program Programming Partnership • Photography Camp 0 Beginning Chapters Book Club • Cheerleading Camp • Teen Tech Club • Reader's Theatre Camp • Manhood Project with Black Men Iowa State University Extension& Coalition Outreach Programming Partnership: • Dubuque Fire& Emergency Medical ' Juntos: Higher Education Awareness Explorers with City of Dubuque Fire& Program for Latino Families Rescue Department Lunch-N-Learn Gardening Series • Robotics 371 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS in programs that promote long-term learning! EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE 09MUMME11S DIVERSITY FLAVORS OF AFRICA TASTE OF THE WORLD 120 COMMUNITY MEMBERS learned Over 800 COMMUNITY MEMBERS " about and celebrated African culture through celebrated Dubuque's diversity with 21 homemade food, shared stories, dance, and food booths, 15 cultural performances (85 music. Clarke University professor Dr. Mary individuals), and 10 culturally-distinct Gatua provided an educational presentation children's arts/crafts activities. Community 1i1I1 with local college students assisting. members had opportunities to meet people l�+ Students represented Clarke University, Loras from various cultures and socio-economic College, University of Dubuque, and Divine backgrounds while enjoying food and Word College. The evening ended with a entertainment. The event was sponsored in drum circle, dancing, and singing traditional part by Dubuque Bank &Trust (DB&T). African songs. 10 r EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE I MMMUMMEII I WEE EN Additional events that showcase Dubuque's diversity: • Music in the Park • Spice:Cultural Cooking Nights featuring FLAVORS OF PHILIPPINES • Africa Comes to Teen Night Mexico, Morocco,Syria, and U.S.A(0). MFC staff connected with the Tri-State FIL-AM (Filipino- • Flavors of Guatemala • Divine Cultures with Divine Word College American)Association and created an event to celebrate • LGBT+Variety Show featuring:Vietnam, Brazil,Mexico,Sudan, and learn about the Philippines through song, dance, and Haiti fashion, educational presentations, food, and conversations with elders in the Dubuque Filipino-American community. — Over 120 COMMUNITY MEMBERS attended. 1 ,716 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS in events that snumase Dubuque's diversity! CELEBRATIONS OF MA U1111L CULTURALLY-SIGNIFICANT DAYS JUNETEENTH SAUDI NATIONAL DAY MARSHALLESE CONSTITUTION DAY Held at Comiskey Parkin lune to commemorate Twenty students representing Saudi Celebration of the Republic of the Marshall the oldest known celebration for ending Students of University of Dubuque (SSOUD) Islands independence with traditional food, slavery in the United States,with a focus showcased and shared the culture of their music, and dance, as well as a bounce house on education and self-improvement. Ten home country on Saudi National Day. OVER and children's activities. Thanks to US Bank, community resource informational booths, live 30 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, including traditional flag dresses were hand made and Dl, dancing, and educational and UD professors, worn in a performance by Marshallese women. cultural performances entertained learned about Saudi OVER 350 PEOPLE ATTENDED. A CROWD OF OVER 350. Arabian cultures and The event was sponsored in part traditions, including by: Ernest &Peggy Jackson, an educational , Black Men Coalition, City of presentation, trying on - Dubuque grant program, National traditional clothing, y Association for the Advancement and sharing traditional 12 of Colored People(NAACP). food and coffee. !A CELEBRATIONS 1 C U LTU RALLY-SIGNIFICANT DAYS CINCO DE MAYO INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY Event held in May at Jackson Park celebrating with live music, Community members originally from India, shared their culture and bounce house, children's games and Mexican food. LISA (Loras traditions on India Independence Daywith over 85 PATRONS. Intercultural Student Association) offered several activities for This fun-filled evening included authentic Indian food, Hollywood youth, and LULAC (League of Latin American Citizens) provided music, dance, Mehndi (henna tattoos), an educational presentation, trivia games and prizes. OVER 450 PEOPLE ATTENDED. games, and prizes from India. The event was sponsored in part by Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program. I Additional events that showcase Dubuque's diversity: • Black History Month Celebration at Inspire Care 1 ,382 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS in celebrations Dia De Los Muertos/Halloween of culturally-significant days! • Hispanic Heritage Celebration with Loras International Student Association (LISA) 13 •S PROGRAMS • ' • 1 i CULTURALLY- DISTINCT CONTENT �� , � Diversity Education Programs / Social Support Groups How to Deal with Difficult Difference Transracial Adoption Support Group Difficult difference happens when you're interacting with In addition to typical adoption issues, families adopting somebody who is culturally different from you, and the transracially(outside their racial group)will encounter cultural difference creates a problem. THIRTY COMMUNITY and racial challenges. MFC's welcoming environment provided MEMBERS participated in this interactive workshop facilitated opportunities for parents and children to get to know one by Dr.John Stewart and Tiye Sherrod. The groups learned another, offer advice and support, share their concerns and together about cultural identities, privilege, micro-aggressions, discuss situations specific totransracial adoption families. and a 3-part response option to difficult difference: Curiosity+ FIFTEEN FAMILIES now meet quarterly with engaged parents Humility+ Platinum Empathy. leading the planning process. 14 CULTURALLY- DISTINCT CONTENT � �� LGBT+ Programs and Initiatives Fall Workshop LGBT+ Youth Network MFC staff partnered with Youth group meets weekly with four adult mentors providing LGBT+youth a LGBT+community members supportive and safe environment to build community, increase self-awareness, and and offered a community V develop stronger connections to the local community. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS MFC Safe Zone workshop. Members of the m�..�..�,, 20+ YOUTH. LGBT+community and allies �� " " LGBT+Variety Show—Fall 2015, the youth group organized a variety show at The came together to discuss Smokestack. OVER 75 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED with 12 cultural the state of the LGBT+community in Dubuque. performances. MFC staff hosted along with adult mentors. Workshop included a panel with community leaders in health, law enforcement, and education. Planning began to create LGBT+Safe zone "Those Who Care" Families & Allies Support Group Trainings for the community. THIRTY-EIGHT A quarterly community gathering for friends, families and allies of the LGBT+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS participated. community. 15 PROGRAMS CULTURALLY- DISTINCT CONTENT � �� �� Additional programs that teach culturally-distinct content: • Hip-Hop Dance* • Open MIC: Cultural Expressions *MFC volunteer and John Deere engineer Garrick • Capoeira • French Cafe Language Club • Kung Fu • Spanish Language Johnson II offered 1 hip-hop dance programs. • Latin Dance • Movies in the Park 61 adults and 51 youth participated • Zomba • African-American Play Reading Club with Fly By • Broadway Dance Night Productions a* • Qigong • Behind the Beat Music Program with African- • Tai Chi American Museum of Iowa • Rock Star Guitar Lessons • Influences of African Culture on American Music with Clarke University 625 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS in programs 16 that teach culturally-distinct content! COMPUTERS & r TECHNOLOGY Bridging the gap of the digital divide. Computers for Community Public Computer Lab Thanks to a partnership with City of Dubuque and Carnegie- To date, 201 families in need of technology have Stout Public Library,the MFC is equipped with seven computers received fully-functioning computer systems. with high speed, fully accessible internet and Wi-Fi. Computer • Monthly program provides free desktop computers to families in lab usage has increased and patrons appreciate increased need of technology, bridging the gap of the digital divide—the speed and fully accessible internet. 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 e le-StOUt protection, and basic desktop operation. g®® ��7Parn UBLII®®C CLIBRARY Ck,,,L 9,,,eme /�O,W1c{z�t� O 17 Welcomin PACEi SUPPORT The MFC provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for community The MFC also: groups and organizations including: • Networks with Inclusive Dubuque as a Mission Partner • NAACP(National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to enhance its efforts with nonprofits, businesses and • The Dubuque Black Men Coalition educational institutions. • Dubuque for Refugee Children • Provides support to Dubuque Black Men Coalition with direct funding, programming and marketing supportfor • Circles Initiative/Getting Ahead Manhood Project and Road to Success for Teens. • Iowa State University Extension& Outreach • Offers "Movies in the Park" during summer months as • LULAC(League of Latin American Citizens) well as participates in National Night Out and Back to • LGBT+ Groups(Lesbian,Gay Bi-Sexual,Transgender) School Bash at Comiskey Park • Social workers and foster families • Partners with the "My Brother's Keeper" initiative. Marketing support is also provided through social media, MFC website and Leisure Services Activity Guide. Over 100 community meetings/events are held at the MFC annually. 18 Supporting City of Dubuque COUNCIL GOALS Supporting City Council Goals to Enhance Social/Cultural Vibrancy and Partnering for a Better Dubuque Social & Cultural Vibrancy T� • Celebrating arts, culture and heritage Ts/G • Supporting strong, vibrant and safe neighborhoods by offering many community events in City of Dubuque parks • Effectively informing residents of programs and services through technology Partnering for a Better Dubuque • Active Mission Partnerto Inclusive Dubuque • Provide resources and support to Dubuque citizen led groups and initiatives increasing civic responsibility • Engaging the community in projects and programs • Direct programming and event partnerships with 35+ organizations and businesses is Financials Demographics All data reflects 1/1/15-12/31/15 ,20000 USERSAdult 971 ,aaaao saaao Youth 1434 600°° = 2,405 total users 4aaao 4D 2aaao_ it 0 DUBUQUE'S DEMOGRAPHICS* CONTRIBUTIONS & EXPENSES Total Population— 57,637 Average Household Size=2.28 Female Population=51.6% Family Households=59.1% Male Population-48.4% Non-Family Households=40.9% Average Family Size—2.92 25% Median Age—38 Indirect costs Caucasian 92% African American 4% Asian 1% Direct Pacific Islander 0.5% Hispanic 2.4% American Indian 40 and Alaska Native 9% PROGRAMMING & EVENT *According to the 2010 U.S.Census 20 EXPENSES With gratitude. . . Community Donors Donor listing reflects contributions receipted from 1/1/15- 12/31/15 - $10,000+ Rotary Club o1 Dubuque(grant) $250 - $499 Anonymous Runde Auto Group Eric&Tara Anderson Sisters of the Presentation Richard &Donna Anderson $5,000+ John& Rebecca Stewart Chad& Laura Chandlee Dubuque Bank&Trust Sustainable Dubuque Community(grant) Dubuque Jaycees Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque(grants) Theisen's More for Your Community(grant) Terrance& Paula Friedman Prudential Foundation (grant) US Bank Foundation IBM Employee Services(Anonymous) Jim &Marita Theisen Lowell& Marie Ware Longshadow Foundation Ed&Susie Ritts Woodward Foundation (grant) Morrison Brothers PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) $1,000 - $4,999 $500 - $999 Craig,Joan&Jonathan Schaefer American Trust&Savings Bank Choose Happy Foundation Andy& Debi Butler University of Dubuque Wrestling Team City of Dubuque Community Development Block(grant) Douglas Henry& Martha Fuerste Marlene WollerKendall Hunt Publishing Company City of Dubuque Neighborhood (grants) Kohl's Cares(grant) $100 - $249 Dubuque Racing Association Mystique Casino(grant) Sharon Kress Charitable Trust Anonymous Friends of Mines of Spain (grant) H. Freeman Associates, Janet Rhomberg Timothy&Claudette Bees LLC Ernest&Peggy Jackson Doug Stillings Beverly&Jerry Berna John Deere Construction& Forestry(grant) Chris& Pamela Theisen Edwin &Barbara Blinks Chris Johnson Tony&Sue Theisen Amy Boynton March of Dimes(grant) Westmark Enterprises Inc. Kenneth &Cheryl Buesing Mathis-Pfohl Foundation Thomas Woodward John& Regina Brennan Prudential Retirement Thomas&Joyce Connors River City Paving Boland Jewelers James&Judith Giesen 21 Community Donors (cont.) $100-$249(continued) $50 - $99 Jeramy Boutell Gifts Made to the Multicultural Family Nancy Gourley Anonymous Angela Breitspecker Center Endowment through The Community David &lane Heiar Ellen Acierno Diane Brotherton Foundation of Greater Dubuque Honig Charitable Foundation Harry&Mary Althaus Deborah Buol $50 - $100 Kane Appraisal Services Donna Barony Lisa Grinde Budzisz Alan&Susan Hattel Kelly&Darin Larson Nicholas Book Carmen Burds Daniel Knepper Eric& Linda Lucy Karla Braig Dawn Cogan Dr. R. Micheal& Diane Wertz Ernestine& Melvin Moss Kelli &Dan Buchenau Pam Connolly Rich&Sue Whitty NAACP-National Association for MaryloChapman PankajChugh the Advancement of Colored Mr.& Mrs.James Come Mark&Jennifer Dalsing People Barb Coakley Delta Kappa Gamma Society Sarah Petersen Jim& Penny Ehlinger Nancy Ehrlich Every effort has been made to provide complete and Susan Price Alan& Phyllis Garfield April Elsbemd accurate information;however, if you notice any Resurrection Church Social Justice Kim Goranson Fly By Night Productions discrepancies, please notify Sarah at(563)690-6042. River Lights Bookstore Michael& Kristen Igo Jeffry&Tammy Flynn Lynn &Robert Rusk Jerelyn O'Connor Lori Graves John& Donna Schmidt Rambo Oil/Kwik Stop Ric&Sue Jones Sisters of Charity of the BVM Luis Rojas Kristine Lubeck David &Sharon Speckhard Rachel Noll-Schueller Jeffry Kennedy r , St.Catherine/St. Donatus Parish Kenneth &Marlene TeKippe Jared Levy Churches Scott&Julia Theisen Dana Livingston Gil& Rebecca Spence Cynthia Nelms-Byrne Peter Smith $1 - $49 Abhay&Mindy Rawal Tandem Tire&Auto Service Anonymous Vivian Roberts Judith Wehrle Kristi Bagstad Arthur& Dianne Roche Isako Wersinger Chris Barnett Colin &Karen Scott Stephen &Marilyn Bell Tara &Diego Velez Karle Wigginton Sandra Beisker Susan Wilson r I 22 Business In-Kind Dubuque Rescue Mission National Association forthe Advancement of Colored Adam's Dance Connection Fly By Night Productions People(NAACP) AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Hy-Vee Northeast Iowa School of Music(NISOM) Black Men Coalition Inspire Cafe Northeast Iowa Community College(NICC) Body&Soul Wellness Center Inclusive Dubuque Prudential Retirement Bunker Hill Iowa State University Extension &Outreach Saudi Students of University of Dubuque(SSOUD) Carnegie-Stout Public Library John Deere Dubuque Works Society of Women Engineers City of Dubuque League of United Latin American Citizens(LULAC) The Smokestack Clarke University Loras Intercultural Student Association (LISA) Tri-State Filipino-American Assoc. Divine Word College Loras College Uncle Ike's Music Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Lowe's Home Improvement United Way Dubuque Bank&Trust Mediacom University of Dubuque Dubuque County Conservation Mines of Spain University of Wisconsin- Platteville Dubuque Museum of Art Mindframe Theatre US Bank Monk's Young Professionals Dubuque Come Join Us! Monetary donations are very much appreciated, but you can give in other ways too! MFC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Multicultural Family Center accepts donations of time, money and items The City of Dubuque generously provides our facility and staff, which throughout the year.We are always in need of volunteers for community allows for 100%of the funds raised by our Board of Directors through events, supplies forthe center,games,or any number of other options! grants and donations to directly support our programs and events. To make an online monetary donation or to view our current volunteer and Your employer might match your donation! donation needs, please visit our website at www.mfcdbq.org or call orvisit Many employers in the Dubuque area will match all or part of your the center for more information. tax-deductible donation! Contact your human resources department for details. Donations can also be made to ourendowment at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. 23 Tele crry on � OYr DUB E DuBuQUE BANK ( W✓Prudential MMS ° AND TRUST � F/OME• FARM •AL/TO Masterpiece on the Mississippi 1157CentralAve I Dubuque,IA52001 1 563-582-36811 info@mfcdbq.org I www.mfcdbq.org f /MulticulturalFamilyCenter W@mfc_dbq