Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Hosts Third Annual Community Block Party on February 6

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will host the third annual Community Block Party on Friday, February 6 from 4-7 p.m. in the Roshek Building lobby at 700 Locust Street in Dubuque. Community members are invited to meet and learn about 60 of Dubuque’s dedicated nonprofits, and to vote for their favorites. Winning nonprofits will receive either a $1,000 grant or a Kindle Fire.
 
This year’s event will include a Kids’ Corner featuring Matter Creative Center and the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. The YAPPERS, the youth philanthropy board of the Community Foundation, will also be offering the “Sweet Treats” cake and cookie auction. Food will be available for purchase from Beijing Grill and Manna Java World Café.
 
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will also be announcing the recipients of its Community Impact Grants. This year’s grants will total $46,800 to directly fund projects and programs at local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation has awarded a total of $306,310 Community Impact Grants since the program’s inception in 2004.
 
For more information, like the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque on Facebook, visit www.dbqfoundation.org or call 563.588.2700.