December 2020 Newsletter
In this issue:
  • A Message from our President/CEO
  • FEMA Application Open
  • Women United's Clothes Closet Makes the News
  • United Way's Response to COVID-19
  • Campaign Updates
  • United Way Internship Openings
A Message from our President/CEO:
Dear Friends,

What a year this has been for all! Many of our community members have faced extreme hardships, seeking resources for food, shelter, employment, and medical care. Thanks to your support, United Way was there to respond, funding 31 programs that assisted over 42,000 local community members last year alone.

As you wind down your year and look at your charitable giving, if you are able, we need your help now more than ever to continue this level of support to our community. NOW IS THE TIME to donate to our Community Impact Fund, benefitting the lives of over 42,000 people in the tri-state area.

Living without the resources United Way supports in the community isn’t easy. Giving is.
  • Sign up for a one-time or recurring gift here: https://dbqunitedway.org/give
  • Text LIVEU to 40403 to make a donation
  • Mail a donation to United Way office at 215 W. 6th, Dubuque IA 52001

As we prepare for a new year, please make the time to take care of yourself, check in on others, and stay safe and healthy so we may begin to recover as a community, living UNITED.

Yours,
Danielle Peterson
President/CEO
This year, more than ever, we must unite to support others
Giving thanks has an entirely new meaning for most of us. 2020 marks a year that has provided us with a different perspective. It’s changed our relationships, our employment, our education and health care systems and our community.
FEMA Application Open
The Dubuque County Local Board for Emergency Food and Shelter Program has $40,000 to award and is currently accepting food-related funding applications. Applications are due on January 4, 2021.
Women United's Clothes Closet Makes the News
Community Clothes Closet opening in Dubuque

Community Clothes Closet opening in Dubuque

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Person who makes a difference: Dubuque closet helps...

In an inconspicuous basement hallway of the Northeast Iowa Community College Town Clock Center, there is a closet. For residents in need, opening its door not only reveals racks of clothing, but also the possibilities of interviewing for a job,...

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www.telegraphherald.com
Thank you Alliant Energy!
Thank you Alliant Energy employees and retirees for helping us fight for the education, financial stability, and health for everyone in Iowa! #EnergyForGood #AlliantEnergyLivesUnited #LiveUnited
Campaign Updates
As we continue the 2020-2021 campaign, we are excited to share about our collaboration and work with great businesses and our Funded Partners. During the month of December, the following businesses ran campaigns showing their support of United Way:

City of Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College, Giese Sheet Metal, ASAC, Radio Dubuque, Alliant Credit Union, Black Hills Energy, Dubuque County, IBEW #704, Klauer Manufacturing, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #125, A.Y. McDonald and Premier Bank.

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors invited United Way to present at one of their work sessions in which employees had the opportunity to learn about United Way.

John Deere Dubuque Works continued with their workplace campaign by hosting five Lunch and Learns with funded partners St. Mark Youth Enrichment, Riverview Center, Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa, and Catholic Charities.

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!
One of United Way's Funded Partners also held their campaigns during this month:

Dubuque Area Labor Harvest
Join the United Way Team!
Interns Wanted!
We accept interns year-round for two different positions within our office.

Community Building & Impact/Volunteer Engagement Intern

Development & Marketing Intern

Why Intern at United Way?
"Interning at the United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States was a great experience! They were flexible with my schedule and worked with me to ensure that my internship met the requirements set forth by my college for a Public Relations major. They allowed me the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects to build my portfolio and I was able to learn a lot about the world of nonprofit marketing! It was a great way to earn college credit while making an impact on my community!"- Jenna Meehan, Summer 2020 Development & Marketing Intern
Volunteer Opportunities
Become a Blood Donor Ambassador

The need for blood is constant and is irreplaceable, our community understands this need and is responding greatly to donate blood which is why now more than ever our Collections staff needs your help.

Fill our incredibly important volunteer position, take temperatures of each of our donors at blood drives for staff to continue focusing on the continuing life-saving mission of blood collection, provide friendly service to each donor, and follow up post donation with refreshments and snacks.
Welcome Table

Crescent Community Health Center is looking for volunteers to help at our welcome table inside of the newly renovated Metx building located in the Washington Neighborhood. Volunteer will greet patients and community members and help direct them to the medical and dental offices within the building, assist with accessibility and ensure that pre-screening has been completed prior to entering the building. Hours are flexible.
Food Delivery

Dubuque Area Labor Harvest and Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa are partnering to have groceries delivered to those in need. We are in search of volunteers to help with delivery of these groceries. 
 
Deliveries will occur on Saturdays and Thursday starting at 11 AM. Volunteers will go to the Dubuque Area Labor Harvest (423 W. Locust Dubuque, Iowa 52001) and be able to pick up the groceries with the address of delivery. The volunteer will deliver the meals to the door step and either ring the door or knock so the person knows the groceries have been delivered. 
Whether you make a one-time gift or set up recurring monthly payments, every donation matters.
We are stronger together!