In this episode of Rethinking Rural, John O'Connor, founding Community Foundation board member, and Nancy Van Milligen, president and CEO, talk about the Foundation's early days the impact it has made in the Dubuque region, and how it is positioned to drive transformational change for generations to come.

Additional resources about the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and information referenced in this episode:

• About Us
• Community Initiatives
• Affiliate Foundations
• Regional Approach
• Envision 2010

Civic leader and Community Foundation fellow Anderson Sainci joins us to talk about his personal history in Dubuque, bringing historically under-represented communities to the table to shape decision-making, and how each person can plan a role in building a region where everyone has access to the resources they need to live their best lives.

Resources

'Transformational Partnerships' by Anderson Sainci
Sainci Named Director of Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support
Students trade tales for trims at Dubuque park
Inclusive Dubuque
Every Child Reads
Back to School Bash