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Dubuque Cultural Resource Guide DUBUQUE CULTURAL RESOURCE GUIDE Second Edition an initiative of Introduction Inclusive Dubuque envisions an informed, their daily needs and enhancing the experiences of equitable, and inclusive community, and we aim to new residents. share information that can help all residents of the Listings will be reviewed for accuracy and updated Dubuque area tend to their needs. on a regular basis. If you know of a business The Dubuque Cultural Resource Guide is a list or organization that you would like to suggest of available resources for the diverse people in for inclusion or notice a listing that needs to be Dubuque, whether they have lived here many updated, please contact Clara Lopez-Ortiz at years, are newcomers, or are considering making [email protected] or 563-588-2700. You this community their home. also can contact us via facebook.com/inclusiveDBQ. This guide includes businesses and organizations that are focused on supporting people of many different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds in Oficina del Ministerio Hispano/St. Patrick’s Catholic Community Organizations Church Rectory African American and Black Provides helpful resources, particularly in the areas of immigration and spiritual growth Dubuque Black Men Coalition A group of positive, professional, African American men 1425 Iowa St., Dubuque committed to the intellectual development of youth and the 563-584-0640 economic empowerment of the African American community cathedralstpats.org governed by respect for family, spirituality, justice, integrity, and honor LGBTQ+ Facebook: Dubuque Black Men Coalition Key City Pride A nonprofit that educates and empowers both the general Dubuque NAACP public and local LGBTQ+ individuals by providing insight on A chapter of the national organization committed to improving current events, community concerns, and the LGBTQ+ culture the political, educational, social, and economic status of as a whole African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; eliminating racial prejudice; promoting justice; keeping the keycitypride.org public aware of the adverse effects of racial discrimination; LGBTQ+ Support Groups and more Meetings for community members who identify as lesbian, P.O. Box 1012, Dubuque gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, + 563-594-0652 mfcdbq.org dubuquenaacp.com Additional Support Switching Places Foundation A group of women trying to bring together all groups of City of Dubuque Human Rights Department people while aiming to educate, empower, and elucidate our Works with residents, other city departments, and community community institutions to develop fair and equitable access to government and community services and to support a more inclusive wpcdbq.org/mandarin-speaking-ministry-in-dubuque/Asian community and Pacific 1300 Main St., Dubuque Mandarin-Speaking Ministry 563-589-4190 Part of the Westminster Presbyterian Church supporting and cityofdubuque.org/215/Human-Rights strengthening Mandarin-speaking believers in Dubuque 2155 University Ave., Dubuque Dubuque Dream Center 563-583-1729 A community outreach center committed to mobilizing youth and families to build on Dr. King’s dream of transforming Facebook: Mandarin-Speaking Community in Dubuque communities by embracing, empowering, and unifying those Latino and Hispanic who live there 1600 White St., Dubuque Latino Empowerment and Development 563-845-7591 A nonprofit that helps connect Latino residents with educational resources, food, personal protective equipment, dubuquedreamcenter.com and other necessities Fountain of Youth Program Facebook: Latino Empowerment And Development (L.E.A.D.) Nonprofit with a mission of changing mindsets that contribute to generational poverty Latinos CAN Coalition A statewide initiative that strives to eliminate the educational 220 W 7th St., Dubuque attainment gap for Latino students in Iowa 563-587-8316 humanrights.iowa.gov/latinos-can-coalition thefountainofyouthprogram.org Inclusive Dubuque A peer-learning network of partners convened by the English for Speakers of Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque that is committed to creating an informed, equitable and inclusive community Other Languages (ESOL) where all people are respected, valued, and engaged Divine Word Seminary— Intensive English Language 563-588-2700 Institute inclusivedbq.org An intensive, eight-level program from beginner to advanced levels J4BG Family Services 102 Jacoby Drive SW, Epworth A business structure providing counseling services for kids, 563-876-3353 parents, adults, and couples dwci.edu 1420 Central Ave., Dubuque 563-447-7344 Northeast Iowa Community College A school offering tuition-free ESOL classes for adults; classes j4bg.org are taught by instructors who work closely with students to Multicultural Family Center improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to help A center that empowers all families and community members them transition to employment, career training or college study of Dubuque to reach their potential and build unity through 700 Main St., Dubuque diversity, equity, and inclusion 844-642-2338 Ext. 3108 1157 Central Ave., Dubuque nicc.edu/academics/adult-education/esol 563-582-3681 Presentation Lantern Center mfcdbq.org A drop-in center offering hospitality, educational opportunities Presentation Lantern Center and advocacy to adult immigrants, especially women, who are A drop-in center offering hospitality, educational opportunities striving to better their lives and advocacy to adult immigrants, especially women, who are 900 Jackson St., Ste. LL5-1, Dubuque striving to better their lives 563-557-7134 900 Jackson St., Ste. LL5-1, Dubuque thelanterncenter.org 563-557-7134 thelanterncenter.org United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States Groceries A nonprofit connecting people and resources to advance the health, education, and income of those in need in our Asian and Pacific community Aldi Foods 215 W. 6th St., Dubuque 2160 Holliday Drive, Dubuque 563-588-1415 855-955-2534 dbqunitedway.org aldi.us Fareway 2050 JFK Road, Dubuque 563-556-9997 fareway.com Hornbill Asian Market 3301 Pennsylvania Ave. #98, Dubuque 563-227-1022 hornbill-asian-market.business.site Hy-Vee Hy-Vee 400 S. Locust St., Dubuque 400 S. Locust St., Dubuque 563-583-6148 563-583-6148 2395 NW Arterial, Dubuque 2395 NW Arterial, Dubuque 563-583-2199 563-583-2199 3500 Dodge St., Dubuque 3500 Dodge St., Dubuque 563-583-3858 563-583-3858 hy-vee.com hy-vee.com Sam’s Club Sam’s Club 4400 Asbury Road, Dubuque 4400 Asbury Road, Dubuque 563-587-0576 563-587-0576 samsclub.com samsclub.com Target Target 3500 Dodge St., Dubuque 3500 Dodge St., Dubuque 563-557-9800 563-557-9800 target.com target.com Walmart Supercenter Walmart Supercenter 4200 Dodge St., Dubuque 4200 Dodge St., Dubuque 563-582-1003 563-582-1003 walmart.com walmart.com European Ado’s Taste of Europe Bosnian Family owned restaurant and grocery store that offers Hair and Cosmetics Bosnian/European foods and dishes African American and Black 3250 Kennedy Circle, Suite 4B Facebook: Ado’s Taste of Europe Beauty by Moke Ethnic beauty supplies, including hair (braiding and weave) Latino and Hispanic and wigs Aldi Foods 3680 Crescent Ridge, Dubuque 563-663-2881 2160 Holliday Drive, Dubuque 855-955-2534 Facebook: Beauty by Moke aldi.us Luxurious Hair Spa El Paisano (Hispanic) Specializes in ethnic hair Mexican grocery store and taqueria 1464 Central Ave., Dubuque 563-542-8102 1543 Central Ave., Dubuque 563-587-8001 luxurioushairspa.com Fareway Mr. Cadillac Cutz Barbershop Studio 2050 JFK Road, Dubuque Services include hair coloring, full and partial highlights, men’s 563-556-9997 and women’s haircuts, and hair straightening (Brazilian blowout) fareway.com 1573 Elm St., Dubuque 563-590-5685 Facebook: Mr. Cadillac Cutz Styld to Perfection Additional Support Specializes in locs, thermal press and extension services MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center 1476 Central Ave., Dubuque A hospital center that supports families through the life- 563-239-1078 changing birth experience Facebook: Styld to Perfection 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque 563-589-8595 The Touch Salon and Spa Multicultural salon and spa mercyone.org/dubuque 1516 Central Ave., Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association 563-258-0275 Works collaboratively with Dubuque’s private and public the-touch-salonand-spa.business.site sectors to reduce the spread of infectious disease, see that infants and children are properly immunized, educate people regarding healthy lifestyles, promote oral health, provide supportive services to elderly in their homes, offer parenting Health Services support, and more 660 Iowa St., Dubuque Asian and Pacific 563-556-6200 Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Project (Crescent unitypoint.org/dubuque/services-vna.aspx Community Health Center) A health center initiative to engage, educate, and empower the Compact of Free Association (COFA) migrants in achieving and maintaining health and well-being by working to remove barriers and to assist in accessing needed resources Higher Education 1690 Elm St. #300, Dubuque Colleges and Universities 563-690-2850 Clarke University A Catholic academic community that believes learning is crescentchc.org lifelong and life-changing; inspires intellectual curiosity, Latino and Hispanic cultural engagement, professional preparedness, spiritual exploration, and a commitment to contributing to the common Crescent Community Health Center good in a global society A health center serving anyone needing medical and/or dental 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque care, including people of any age, from any region,
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