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Contact

Kerrie

Phone Number

563.663.5442

Email

shovelupdbq@gmail.com

Website Address

http://shovelupdubuque.weebly.com

Facebook Page

Shovel up Dubuque

Volunteer Need 1

people 60+ or people incapable of shoveling their own driveways and sidewalks

Volunteer Need 2

Anyone interested in volunteering to shovel. Individuals, families and groups are all welcome to help.

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Contact

Kathleen Hoeper

Phone Number

563-557-1677

Email

khoeper@dubuquesymphony.org

Website Address

www.dubuquesymphony.org

Facebook Page

www.facebook.com/DubuqueSymphony/

Twitter Page

twitter.com/dubuquesymphony

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We were delivering water to complete strangers in Flint Michigan when the power of connection became clearer than ever before. Over and over again, people would refuse the free water. “Thank you, but I would prefer you give the water to my neighbor and just spend some time with me. I feel alone and forgotten.”

People were choosing connection over clean water.

At the beginning of every presentation about our work, we share what we believe about people. We know with absolute certainty that people want to get involved in their community and make a difference. This is what matters most. It’s not about how much money we make or the things we collect along the way. No, we want to be able look back on life and know that we made an impact.

There’s more to that though. A lot more. I think about the years I was in the Marine Corps. I was, and still am, very proud of my work in the Marines. There was no question that we were making a difference every single day that we laced up our boots. But what’s stayed with me more than anything now twenty years removed, is the relationships I made during that time. They became my brothers. I would be on a plane tomorrow if I received a call today from one of those guys if they called saying they were in need. Without hesitation.

And so when I think about the people who come through our doors at RU asking for resources or suggestions of places to volunteer, I know that most often they are asking for connection. They are asking for something that we all so often take for granted and don’t have the courage to ask for ourselves.

This is who we are. We are a connection center. Stop in. See what we’re all about and don’t be surprised if you leave feeling like you just made a new friend.

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Contact

Angela Ventris

Phone Number

8007980833

Email

AngelaV@GirlScoutsToday.org

Website Address

2466 Pennsylvania Ave

Volunteer Need 1

Design Your Future, October 22, 2016 from 3:30pm - 8:00pm at the Dubuque YMCA/YWCA- This event provides the opportunity for middle school girls to develop leadership and mindfulness today to feel confident in their choices for the future. We are looking for 5-15 volunteers to help lead sessions on mindfulness, confidence and careers and assist with general program management (such as assisting with check in and guiding groups to stations).

Volunteer Need 2

Girl Scout Career Rally- November 19, 2016 from 8:30am - 12:15pm at the University of Dubuque. 200 girls in grades K-5 will have the opportunity to explore a variety of careers through hands on activities and interactive sessions. We are looking for 5-15 volunteers who are knowledgeable and interested in leading activities for girls based on their career (we'll work with you on the activities!). We are also looking for volunteers to assist with general program management (such as assisting with check in and guiding groups to stations).

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Mindy from Hillcrest stopped in the office the other day. She was helping someone transition out of the Rescue Mission and into an apartment. Mindy was hoping we could help find a bed, some kitchen supplies and maybe some food for the person in need. Her client starts at Mcdonalds in a few days and is hoping to have some extra money at that time.

We know better though. “Extra money” isn’t going to happen.

I’ve moved a lot in my life and it’s always a pain. All the bags, the boxes and I never really label anything the way I promise myself that I will. It feels like an eternity before everything is in the right place. I think I still have stuff in our storage room in boxes from the last move. 12 years ago.

I imagined for a moment living in a homeless shelter and moving into an apartment of my own. I’m sure it’s a great feeling getting your place, but I would guess it’s also really depressing too. Imagine moving into an apartment with everything you are wearing, a black garbage bag half full of clothes and a bicycle. That’s it. That’s your everything.

This is what the starting line looks for many.

Mindy and I sat in my office brainstorming how to get her client the necessities. “We can get a bed and I know someone that has some kitchen supplies. Let’s work on the food,” I said.

The Dubuque Food Pantry wasn’t open, very few people know the right person to contact for the food pantries that exist in the local churches, and we didn’t have the vouchers needed for many of the other programs. I thought about giving the Epworth Food Pantry a call. How are we here again? How is it that the programs (including us) trying to connect people to resources aren’t able to come up with food for the weekend for someone in need?

Can you imagine trying to navigate this process on your own? Impossible. You’re going hungry.

There must be a better way. Food should not be a barrier. Ever. For anyone. No one should have to wait for food. Not in our communities. Not in Dubuque. If a family needs food at 2am on a Saturday morning, they should be fed. No paperwork, no waiting for office hours. And as service providers, we must improve the way in which we share information. The resources are often there, but are too often unknown by many.

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We Believe:

People can recover, reclaim and transform their lives. All people have unique strengths. Every person deserves a warm, safe and affordable place to call home. Family is the foundational structure of society and must be supported. Community provides a key to helping people achieve well-being. All people should have access to affordable health care, jobs that pay a livable wage, and economic security to plan for the future. Our mission is deeply rooted in the principles of Catholic Social Teachings.

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