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Multicultural Family Center cites rising attendance, new director and paid staff requests in FY 2026 presentation
Summary
The Multicultural Family Center (MFC) told the Dubuque City Council that attendance and program participation rose in 2024, and staff requested continued city support and an additional staff position to meet growing demand.
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Multicultural Family Center told the Dubuque City Council Thursday that attendance and community programming have increased since the center’s reorganization, and the center’s executive director outlined program growth and a request for additional staff.
LaMetra Murdock, the MFC’s executive director, described the center as a nonprofit partner that the city supports with building space and management services. “We are a community where everyone is valued and supported,” Murdock said, and repeatedly framed the center’s work around four pillars: adult programs, cultural celebrations, youth programming and family activities.
Why it matters: Council members said the MFC is a visible point of contact between the city and diverse communities and praised the center’s role in connecting residents to…
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