Multiculture
Organizations
Asesoria de Inmigracion facilitates family based immigration | 563.556.5372 | 1501 Jackson Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
City of Dubuque Human Rights Department works to increase awareness and compliance with laws that prohibit discrimination, and to foster an appreciation for increasing diversity in our community through a comprehensive education program. T he Department and its many partners facilitate activities to recognize that the emerging diversity of Dubuque is a positive community asset. | 563.589.4190 | www.cityofdubuque.org
The Crescent Community Health Center exists to improve and maintain the health and well-being of our community by providing affordable, client-friendly and comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services in collaboration with other community organizations and resources. Translation services are available. | 563.690.2850 | www.crescentchc.org
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce values multiculturalism as critical to economic vibrancy and quality of life. The Chamber collaborates with public and private organizations to support and promote multiculturalism in whatever avenue possible. | 563.557.9200 | www.dubuquechamber.com/work/multicultural
Dubuque Pride is an organization that strives to improve the quality of life of the local gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) community by offering support, social connection and education. Dubuque Pride can be found on Facebook or contacted at dbqoaua@yahoo.com
Dubuque Indian Association providing connection for the East Indian community in the tri-state area. | 563.519.2136
Faces & Voices is Dubuque’s ongoing initiative to respectfully create a more inclusive, integrated and welcoming community by celebrating and learning about our connection to the global human experience. The Faces & Voices volunteers firmly believe that a community can only reach its greatest potential when its residents understand, accept, and embrace one another. | PO Box 1194, Dubuque, IA 52001 | www.dubuque.k12.ia.us/facesandvoices
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation is a non-profit public/private partnership that serves as a catalyst for building a stronger economic foundation in the Greater Dubuque area. Our mission includes existing business retention & expansion, workforce development, new business recruitment and retail expansion. Success is measured by job creation, increased wage levels, new commercial and industrial construction, and population growth. Greater Dubuque Development is dedicated to connecting a diverse workforce to quality jobs in the Greater Dubuque area through the AccessDubuqueJobs.com website - a virtual job fair, available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
http://www.greaterdubuque.org/
Iowa Workforce Development endorses a diverse workforce, including ethnicity, genders, ages, disabilities, and beliefs. The agency’s multicultural initiative assists job seekers with their job search and in reducing barriers for employment. IWD has assistive technology, interpreters, computer resource room, resume assistance, job seeker workshops, referral service to community agencies and one-on-one assistance. IWD assists businesses with recruitment, retention, hiring practices, I-9 information, and employment law. | 563.556.5800 | http://www.iowaworkforce.org/access/region1web/commresourc1.htm#diver
Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids | 319.362.0857 | www.crmosque.com/contact_us.htm
Medical Associates Clinic provides over 150 highly trained specialists who coordinate care for patients of all ages utilizing the most advanced medical technology and expertise. Languages spoken by their bi-lingual physicians include German/Deutsch, Spanish, Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, French, Gujarati, Hindi, and Hungarian. | 563.584.4111 | www.mahealthcare.com
Multicultural Family Center is an initiative of the Dubuque County Extension. In collaboration with area residents the center serves families, youth, and neighborhoods by providing assistance, opportunities, and resources for immigrant and diverse populations to facilitate full participation in the life of the community. Programs offered include: English and Spanish as a Second Language, English and Spanish Literacy, Family Events, Internet and Computer Center, Homework Help, Employment Assistance, and Information Center. | 563.582.3681 | dbqcoextmfc@gmail.com
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has amission to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. | P.O. Box 1012, Dubuque, IA 52004
Native American Program University of Dubuque Theological Seminary is a member of the Native American Theological Education Consortium (NATEC). NATEC is a consortium of schools focused on theological education by extension for Native American laity. | 563.589.3117 | udts.dbq.edu/about/native_american.htm
Oficina del Ministerio welcomes and supports the needs of all Spanish speakers. | 563.584.0640 | 1425 Iowa Street, Dubuque
Presentation Lantern Center , in downtown Dubuque, is a drop-in center that offers hospitality, translation, educational opportunities and advocacy for women and children. | 563.557.7134 | 1501 Jackson Street, Dubuque
St. Mark Community Center provides support for the educational, social, and family needs of children, youth and adults through interfaith cooperation. The Center meets identified needs through assistance from the community and by providing facilities, leadership, training, and a broad range of programs, activities and services, not otherwise available.
http://www.smccdbq.org/
Tri-State Islamic Center of Dubuque | 563.581.4114
Education
Dubuque Community School District offers ELL (English Language > Learner)
programming for any qualifying eligible non-English or limited-English speaking student. Services are provided at each individual neighborhood school via an itinerant ELL teacher. | 563.552.3082 | smeehan@dubuque.k12.ia.us
Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion Program offers an educational opportunity that prepares children for the future. They provide students the opportunity to master a second language in a vibrant and comprehensive academic environment by making it an integral part of their learning development. | 563.556.4194 | www.olgdbq.org
Clarke College Multicultural Student Services| 563.588.6508 | www.clarke.edu/page.aspx?id=2714
Divine Word Seminary Multicultural Center | 563.876.3353 | www.dwci.edu
Loras College Intercultural Programs | 563.588.7100 | depts.loras.edu/StudentDevelopment/intercultural
Northeast Iowa Community College English Literacy-ESL Classes. | 888.642.2338 x104 | www.nicc.edu/business/continuinged/englishliteracy/dubuque.html
University of Dubuque Multicultural Services | 563.589.3253 | www.dbq.edu
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Multicultural Educational Resource Center | 608.342.1555 | www.uwplatt.edu/merc
Wartburg Theological Seminary Center for Global Theologies | 563.589.0200 | www.wartburgseminary.edu
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