In this issue:
- United Way Announces New Grant Award Recipients
- Congratulations to Tom Townsend for being inducted into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame!
- Danielle is Dancing with the Stars
- FEMA funds available
- We're Hiring
- Thank You to our Interns
- Volunteer Opportunities
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A Message from our President/CEO: |
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Dear Friends of United Way,
This has been a very intense month for United Way and myself personally if I’m honest. I am so invested and passionate about our nonprofit partners and the community we serve. We had a hard hit earlier in the month when we learned of United Way Board member/Retired Police Chief, Mark Dalsing’s passing, which had rippling effects across our community. Mark was integral in leading United Way’s first fully competitive grant process two years ago. This month, we were back and it and I’m sure we have done him proud.
United Way staff and volunteers spent countless hours pouring over some very difficult funding decisions at the culmination of our second fully competitive grant process. Staff and the board are very proud of the work that was done by this group of Investment Review Panel volunteers and we know our work is better for it. We had rich discussions, weighed local priorities and geographic coverage, discussed grant scores, reviewed organizational finances, and of course looked at the program’s impact on local poverty. We have an incredible group of 34 programs that rose to the top and will receive United Way funding beginning June 1. I hope you read more about the programs below and in the months to come as we highlight some of our partnerships.
A good partnership means that both parties share in the benefits and that is exactly what United Way has with so many of our local nonprofits. We offer funding, technical assistance, and great PR to our nonprofits and in return, they provide collaboration, reciprocal support, and an investment in helping us reach our mission of strengthening our community.
Today, I’m asking you all to take a moment of gratitude for people in your lives that are true partners. I know I am!
Sincerely,
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Danielle Peterson
President/CEO
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United Way staff and Board of Directors extend our most heartfelt sympathy to Retired Chief Mark Dalsing’s family, friends, and to our community as a whole, as we begin to process the loss of an incredible community leader. Mark served on United Way’s Board of Directors since 2018, where he helped roll out United Way’s community impact investment process for nonprofits seeking funding. Mark is known for many things including his community involvement, the strength of his character, and his love of a good joke. All who knew him will miss this smirk. Sending our sympathies to his family, his Police Department brothers and sisters, the staff and tenants of Catholic Charities, and all the other nonprofits who are mourning the loss of a community-minded friend. |
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United Way Announces New Grant Award Recipients |
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United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States (UWDATS) is proud to announce the allocation of $900,000 in grant awards to 34 local, nonprofit programs serving the tri-states and includes 6 newly funded partners. These grant awards are a result of United Way’s fully competitive community investment grant process wherein interested nonprofit programs had the opportunity to apply to receive funding that helps reduce or prevent poverty within United Way’s 10-county, tri-state coverage area. Last year this funding stream helped impact over 55,000 local lives.
A team of 24 community volunteers from various backgrounds and professional sectors came together to vet these organizations by reviewing and scoring program applications and ultimately made funding recommendations to the United Way Board of Directors.
"There are so many worthy nonprofits in our community doing great work. There were many difficult decisions that had to be made but we are proud of the impact and investment we were able to make in these worthy programs," stated one volunteer grant reviewer.
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Congratulations to Tom Townsend for being inducted into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame! |
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United Way Board Member and Past President Tom Townsend was among nine individuals that were included in the 2020 and 2021 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame.
Being selected for the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame is the most prestigious state-level honor volunteers can receive as recognition of extraordinary donations of volunteer service to their communities.
Tom was nominated by Danielle Peterson, President/CEO of United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States. Tom has served on the United Way Board of Directors for the past 10 years. Danielle’s nomination cited exemplary volunteer service noting Tom’s volunteer work with United Way as well as his volunteer role at the Dubuque Area Labor Harvest for more than 11 years.
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Danielle is Dancing with the Stars to support United Way!
Come to one or both events and bring your friends as we are always sure to have a great time raising money for the tri-states!
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Dolph’s Iron Bar is sponsoring a guest bartending event for United Way’s Danielle Peterson, who will be Dancing with the Stars on June 4th at the Five Flags Theatre! Bring your friends to Dolph’s Iron Bar on Saturday, May 21st to enjoy this great atmosphere and fun time.
Danielle will be pouring brews for your pleasure (and hopefully kind donations to her Dancing with the Stars fundraiser) beginning at 5 PM. She is raising money to help United Way support local poverty prevention efforts. United Way impacts over 55,000 lives across the tri-states each year so all support is appreciated!
Maybe we can get United Way Board member, Gary Dolphin, to demonstrate some of his classic dance moves too! Come for a drink and some laughs and stay for The Bent Scepters who are playing that evening too. It’s bound to be a blast!
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Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC is proud to support Danielle Peterson, President/CEO of United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States through a fundraising event for her upcoming performance in Dancing with the Stars.
Join us on the outdoor patio (near the Riverwalk) at The Grand River Center on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm for food, beverages, and music. Platinum Hospitality Group is also sponsoring The Upper Main Street Jazz Band for your entertainment.
Music begins at 5:30 pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, with a portion of all beverage sales being donated to Danielle’s fundraising efforts. This event will be held rain or shine, and can move inside if needed.
Stop by this amazing venue with your friends, listen to incredible live music, and enjoy food and your favorite drinks, all while helping Danielle and supporting United Way as they impact over 55,000 lives in the tri-states each year!
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The Dubuque County Local Board for Emergency Food and Shelter Program has $140,000 to award and is currently accepting applications related to purchases of food, diapers, or feminine hygiene products.
To be eligible for FEMA funding, organizations must be non-profit organizations within Dubuque County, have a voluntary board, and have an annual audit procedure. Applications are due on May 6 at 5:00 PM
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United Way says thank you and goodbye to Ellen Dettmer who has worked as the Director of Development for nearly two years. Ellen has worked hard to lead fund-raising efforts for United Way and in supporting volunteers through their businesses' workplace campaigns. We all wish Ellen the best of luck in this next chapter of her life and are grateful for the energy and skills she has shared with us and the community along the way. |
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Thank you to our interns! |
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Thank you so much to our three wonderful interns for their work these past few months! We look forward to seeing what their future holds.
Pictured are Ellie Osterberger (left), Claire Walker (center), and Lydia Gratz (right).
If you are interested in internship opportunities, email [email protected] or call 563-588-1415
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As we near the closure of our 2021-2022 campaign year, we are excited to share about our collaboration and work with great businesses and our Funded Partners. During the month of April, the following businesses ran campaigns showing their support of United Way:
Boys & Girls Club, Mulgrew Oil & Propane Co., Northeast Iowa Community College, Walmart
Looking for creative ideas for your campaign? Look here on our campaign toolkit or email [email protected]
Thank you all for showing what it means to LIVE UNITED!
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Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee
Lend your talents to organize one of our largest events. Committee meets once a month January through July and twice a month August through September. Members get the opportunity to work on sponsorships, recruitment, silent auction, fundraising, team retention, marketing & outreach, logistics, and mission. Event date is October 8th, 2022.
We meet once a month until Walk Day. Both virtual and in person options.
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Seeking Board Members
Are you a person with a disability who wants to get involved and make a difference? Do you have a family member with a disability or do you work to improve life for people with disabilities? If so, please consider applying for the Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC).
The Iowa SILC is seeking new members 18 and over to fill vacancies for terms beginning July 1, 2022. The Council seeks to maintain diversity of representation including disability, age, ethnicity, and life experiences. All appointments to the Council will be appointed by the Governor.
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Admin Extraordinaire
Convivium Urban Farmstead is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve life through food. We do this through classes, demonstrations and experiences—all which require a lot of office work! Admin tasks will vary week to week and may include answering phones, data entry or filing documents. Volunteers should be flexible and open to a variety of tasks that require attention to detail skills.
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Whether you make a one-time gift or set up recurring monthly payments, every donation matters.
We are stronger together!
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Get Connected to United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States:
215 W. 6th St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4.30pm
Website: https://dbqunitedway.org/
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