DUBUQUE — The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and its youth board, the Youth Area Philanthropists (YAPPERS), announce the sixth annual Feed the Need silent auction and soup luncheon on Thursday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roshek Building lobby.

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque announces “Prudent Practices for Investment Stewards,” a seminar to be held on Wednesday, March 14 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Northeast Iowa Community College Town Clock Center for Professional Development, 680 Main Street, Dubuque.

As the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD) approaches its 10^th anniversary, the tri-states’ resource for charitably minded individuals, families, corporations and nonprofits is already celebrating some impressive milestones: In 2011, the Foundation awarded $3.8 million grants and its assets have now topped $30 million.

Fly-By-Night Productions presents CROWNS, a play by Regina Taylor featuring an all African-American cast, as well as a lecture and exhibit by photographer and author Michael Cunningham. 

'Tis the season to make a difference by supporting your favorite local nonprofit. No gift wrap required.

Nancy Van Milligen, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD) was a featured speaker at the America Forward Washington Forum, held November 16-17 in Washington, D.C. 

On November 9, nearly 80 people gathered for breakfast at the Hotel Julien in the name of helping Dubuque’s youth succeed. The event was both a celebration of Dubuque’s recent national recognition as one of America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING, as well as an introduction to Every Child/Every Promise’s 2011 Youth Indicator Report, Dubuque’s Promise.

A coalition of Dubuque civic leaders will target early literacy to improve third-grade reading proficiency.

Dubuque achieved national recognition as one of America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING for its initiatives to help young people. The competition recognizes communities across the country that focus on reducing high school dropout rates and providing service and support to their youth.

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque celebrated gifts of time, talent, and treasure with donors, funders, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates at its ninth annual donor luncheon and grant awards presentation on October 6 at the Dubuque Golf and Country Club.