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Nonprofits receive grants from the Dyersville Area Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dyersville Area Community Foundation is providing help where it’s most needed. 

The Foundation board has activated the DACF COVID-19 Relief Fund, which provides an opportunity for the public to give with the reassurance their donations will be used to quickly move resources to where they are most urgently needed in their own community, particularly toward needs not being met by existing non-profit, local, state and federal programs. 

The Dyersville Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, made an immediate $2,500 gift to start the fund. Thanks to the generosity of local donors, over $4,750 has been raised. Three grants have already been awarded:

  • Rural Community Food Pantry
  • St. Joseph Childcare Center
  • St. Francis Xavier Parish

“Though we may feel isolated during these uncertain times, our community’s generosity shines as a steadfast reminder that we can still work together,” said Randy Ludwig, Foundation board member and fund spokesperson. “We thank everyone who has made a gift, helping ensure the vulnerable are cared for and our community is in the best possible position to endure this crisis — and move forward after it has passed.”

Community foundations often serve as philanthropic centers for disaster recovery because of their unique ability to bring together service providers, community-based organizations, businesses, government representatives and others—as well as their capacity to distribute funds from donors. Disaster preparedness is just one way of the many ways that community foundations take the long view for their communities. 

To give online to the fund, visit dbqfoundation.org/dacfcovidrelief. Checks made out to DACF COVID-19 Relief Fund may be dropped off at the following locations: Fidelity, MidWestOne or Community Savings Bank drive-ups or mailed to the Community Foundation at 1100 16th Ave.Ct.SE, Dyersville, IA 52040.

To apply for a grant for your nonprofit, email dacf@dbqfoundation.org.