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Grant Presentation. Dan, Ashley, Kathy, Kealsey. Introduction to Agency. Dan’s Activity Midwest Equality Foundation To provide education, resources and support to the Tri-State Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual and Ally Community . Future Plans. Midwest Equality Foundation.

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  1. Grant Presentation Dan, Ashley, Kathy, Kealsey

  2. Introduction to Agency • Dan’s Activity • Midwest Equality Foundation • To provide education, resources and support to the Tri-State Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual and Ally Community. • Future Plans MidwestEqualityFoundation

  3. Needs Assessment • Dubuque, IA • Population: 93,653 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2011) • Increase since 2006 (57,696) (U.S. Census Bureau, 2009) • Growth possibly due to IBM or Hormel

  4. Needs Assessment • Race and Ethnicity an Issue • < 90% of population white • 2% Black • 1% Other Ethnicities • (U.S. Census Bureau, 2011) • Lead to cross burnings/Ku Klux Klan Events in 1991 (Gibson, 2010) • From movement of Human Rights Commission to add Diversity to Dubuque • Expert Mike Gibson credits this to Xenophobia

  5. Needs Assessment • The pattern continues… • Dubuque Area High Schools Redistricting in 2009 • White T-shirt ban • Linked to KKK events • http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Dubuque-School-Bans-White-T-Shirts-112346354.html • (Wiedemann, 2010) • (Dubuque Community School District)

  6. Needs Assessment • Households • Average size: 2.4 people • Headed by Lesbian: 0.1% • Gay Household statistics similar • (Onboard Informatics, 2011) • Despite Population of LGBT persons there is an overall lack of community resources • Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) of Dubuque (PFLAG, 2009) • Dubuque Pride (Dubuque Chamber of Commerce-Multiculture) • Hillcrest of Dubuque

  7. Needs Assessments • Resources for Youth • Multicultural Family Center/City of Dubuque Support Group(Multicultural Family Center) • Dubuque Community School District • Panel for anti-bullying/LGBT issues (Olsen, 2004) • Hempstead High School • GSA (Stephen Hempstead High School, Gay-Straight Alliance) • NoDIS (Stephen Hempstead High School, NoDis Club) • Dubuque Senior High School • Had GSA although no longer exists(Dubuque Senior High School, 2011) • Wahlert and Alternative Learning Center • Nothing Listed

  8. Needs Assessments • Hate Crimes in Area • Marcellus Andrews • 19 year old • Waterloo, IA • Beaten for Sexual Orientation • (Wiser, 2011) • Riverview Billboards • Promoting “Gay Friendly Community” • Goal: Violence Free Community for All • Vandalized • (Habegger, 2011)

  9. Interviews • Scott Reimer • Member of Midwest Equality Foundation • Felt biggest need in youth services • Suicide Prevention • Counseling • School Demonstrations • Kelsey McElroy • Regional Economic Development and Sustainability Coordinator for East Central Intergovernmental Association for the City • “Dubuque is Largest Small Town Ever” • Need for Educational Opportunities for Dubuque Community • Amy Hartmann • Dubuque Community School District Para-educator • Support groups for High School aged students

  10. Midwest Give ‘Em Hope Project • Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xSDgrj1cWM • Survey • Surveyed Community • Monk’s • Drag Show • Consensus Says… • Education • Youth Focus • Practice 3 (SCW 348)\Survey.pdf

  11. Overview of Goals and Objectives • Individuals in the Tri-State area were surveyed by the Midwest Equality Foundation • Asked what resources they felt were necessary for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) population • Need community outreach and a safe place where people can come together to host support groups • Need stronger educational base

  12. Goal Objective Collecting and bringing resources together Collect all supplies by end of December

  13. Goal Objectives Developing different ally packets and programs Educate youth within the Dubuque Community School District through ally training and have completion rates of at least 80 percent. *80% of youth score higher on post-test than pre-test Give teachers, students, staff, family members, and business professionals in the community knowledge and skills to help combat bullying in schools and after the training test their completion of skills at a proficiency rate of at least 70 percent. To empower youth and boost their self-esteem through support groups and educational opportunities, test this by surveying attitudes before and after to insure improvement.

  14. Goal Objective Putting together and organizing packets Print handouts, make packets for members by end of January

  15. Goal Objectives Community outreach: to gain awareness through various advertising methods Assess community awareness by administering random survey before and after ad campaign through television, radio, and billboards to determine growths in public awareness and best mode of media. To make the Tri-State area a more gay friendly place by hosting rallies, groups, and educational forums and measure this through the results of a survey and improvement overtime.

  16. Methodology • Midwest Equality Foundation • Four Major Steps • Collecting and bringing resources together • Developing multiple ally packets for the different populations the foundation will reach • Organizing the packets • Reaching out into the community

  17. Evaluation • Pre/Post Test for Ally Trainings • Adapted for age group (High School, College, Business) • After 1 Year of trainings • Evaluate Community by again surveying using SurveyMonkey.com

  18. Pre/Post-Test 1. How often do you hear anti-gay slurs on a weekly basis? A. 0 B. 1-3 C. 4-8 D. 8 or more 2. Would you know what to do if you witnessed a bullying situation? A. Yes B. No 3. Do you feel safe at school? A. Yes B. No 4. Do you feel you have an adult you can talk to at the school if an issue would arise? A. Yes B. No 5. Would you act if you saw someone being bullied? A. Yes B. No 6. Are you bullied on a weekly basis? A. Yes B. No

  19. Pre/Post Test Continued… 7. How much more likely are LGBT students to report being physically harassed? A. 10% B. 50” C. 75% D. 82% 8. How much more likely are LGBT students to report that they had lies or rumors spread about them A. 100% B. 89% C. 79% D. 42% 9. LGBT students are how much more likely to have considered suicide if they were verbally harassed because of their sexual orientation A. 75% B. 89% C. 93% D. 100% 10. Would you feel embarrassed to help a LGBT student if he or she was in need? A. Yes B. No

  20. Rick Eychaner Charitable Foundation “Provides general/operating support to organizations. Also underwrites the 2005 Matthew Shepard scholarship, which is a renewable four-year scholarship awarded to openly gay and lesbian Iowa high school seniors who have distinguished themselves in their schools and communities.” (Iowa Grants Guide)

  21. Why we thought it was good for our foundation • Is gay and lesbian friendly • The grant is dedicated toward helping children in schools

  22. Yappers • The YAPPERS meet to engage in teambuilding and leadership activities, to discuss local youth issues and to plan events and service projects throughout the community. In their collective roles and youth leaders, the YAPPERS direct their energy and passion into two main projects: • A full grant making cycle - a process, that mirrors that of the Community Foundation. Grants are awarded to local agencies with programs that focus on youth. • The Empty Bowls project - a youth poverty awareness and fundraising campaign. YAPPERS work with area youth to paint and sell bowls. The project concludes with an annual "Feed the Need" dinner and silent auction with the same mission. All proceeds benefit local youth in poverty. www.dbqfoundation.org

  23. Why we thought this was good for our foundation • Local foundation • Related to youth issues • Deals with community development

  24. Budget ItemEstimated costs Printing paper (300 people* 15 sheets per packet)...…………………... …...$53.98 Colored construction paper (5 sheets per person * 300 people) ……………….$71.70 Printer………………………………………………………..................$199.99 Staples (300 people* 1 person)………………………………………..........$2.99 Stapler (1)………………………………………………………………….$26.99 Paper clips (300*1 person)…………………………………………………..$2.97 Printer toner (2 cartridges and professional printing) …………………..…….$111.98 Scissors (10)……………..…………………………………………………$57.95 Glue (6pack) …………………………..…………………………………..$3.29 Markers (30 packs)..………………………………………………………..$143.70 Glitter (3 large containers)……………………………………………........$24.57 Crayons (15 packs)...……………………………………………………….$95.85 Paint (5 tubs) ………………………..…………………………………….$23.95 Paint brushes (5 packs)....…………………………………………………..$40.95 Poster board (pack of 25) …………………………..………………………$23.99 Pencils (4 large packs)..…………………………………………………….$23.96 Digital Camera (1)…………………………………………………………$69.99 Rainbow Ribbons (50 yards)...….…………………………………….........$69.19 Bill board space………………………………………………………........$1080 Radio and television air time………………………………………….........$2688 Funding for creation of ads………………………………………………….$2019.72 Snacks and drinks for ally trainings (juice box and chips*300)….……………..$156.96 TOTAL $6992.67

  25. Where we found our sources • A lot of the tools were looked based off of prices from • Office Depot • Target.com • Walmart.com • Sears.com • The advertising costs were found from various places • Bird Signing Corporation • Queen Bee Advertising • Krista Barnell at KCRG • THonline.com

  26. Why we chose these items • In order to help with the school program • These materials are easy to duplicate • Material are fairly inexpensive and can be bought in bulk • Are good uses of advertising to reach a variety of people • Helps expand the publics knowledge though inexpensive materials and cost effective advertising

  27. Activity Time

  28. Resources • Dubuque Area Chamber. (n.d.). Dubuque: vacation reinvented. Retrieved from http://www.traveldubuque.com/todo_heritage.cfm • Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce. (n.d.). Envision Dubuque. Retrieved from http://www.envision2010.org/ • Dubuque Chamber of Commerce-Multiculture. (n.d.). Multiculture organizations. Retrieved from http://www.dubuquechamber.com/work/multiculture/organizations.html • Dubuque Community School District. (n.d.). High school redistricting. Retrieved from http://www.dubuque.k12.ia.us/ourschools/highschoolredistrict/index.htm • Dubuque Senior High School. (2011). Dubuque senior high school activities. Retrieved from http://www.senior.dubuque.k12.ia.us/pages/ButtonLinkPages/activities.htm • Faegin, J. R. & Vera, H. (2000, February 18). White racism: a case study from the heartland. Multiculturalism in the United States: Current Issues Contemporary Voices, 43-57. Retrieved from http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/soc/faculty/waldinger/pdf/Multiculturi_B4.pdf • Gibson, M. (2010). History of Dubuque. Dubuque: Loras College. • Habegger, B. (2011, November 03). Vandalism aimed at advocacy billboard. . Retrieved from http://www.kwwl.com/story/15956199/vandalism-aimed-at-advocacy-billboard • Hartmann, A. (2011, September 27) Personal Communication. • Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hull Jr., G. H. (2012). Generalist practice with organizations and communities. (5 ed., p. 295). United States of America: CENGAGE Learning. • McElroy, K. (2011, September 28) Personal Communication. • Multicultural Family Center. (n.d.). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.mfcdbq.org/index.cfm

  29. Resources Continued • Olsen, G. (2004, March 30). Making schools safe for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth. Retrieved from http://www.dubuque.k12.ia.us/GLBTForum/ • Onboard Informatics. (2011). Dubuque, Iowa (IA) profile. Retrieved from http://www.city- data.com/city/Dubuque-Iowa.html#top • PFLAG. (2009). PFLAG Dubuque/tri-state. Retrieved from http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?&pid=224&srcid=229&chid=116 • Riemer, S. (2011, September 16) Personal Communication. • Stephen Hempstead High School. Gay. Straight. Alliance. Retrieved from http://www.hempstead.dubuque.k12.ia.us/pages/main_subpages/activities/Clubs/GSA.htm • Stephen Hempstead High School. NoDis club. Retrieved from http://www.hempstead.dubuque.k12.ia.us/pages/main_subpages/activities/Clubs/NoDisClub.htm • U.S. Census Bureau. (2009, July 08). Dubuque (city), Iowa quick facts. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19/1922395.html • U.S. Census Bureau. (2011, June 15). 2010 census data. Retrieved from http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/ • Wiser, M. (2011, September 18). Beating death prompts call; Review Iowa law on hate crimes. Mason City Globe Gazette, Retrieved from http://globegazette.com/news/local/beating-death-prompts-call-review- iowa-law-on-hate-crimes/article_aa32e848-e197-11e0-b96c-001cc4c03286.html • Wiedemann, K. (2010, December 22). Dubuque School Bans White T-Shirts. Retrieved September 27, 2011, from KCRG: http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Dubuque-School-Bans-White-T-Shirts-112346354.html

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