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Multicultural Family Center highlights growing reach, teen programs and May 16 Indigenous celebration
Summary
Multicultural Family Center executive director LaMetra Murdock described MFC programming, a new food pantry, teen leadership activities (including bike giveaways), and invited the public to an Indigenous Heritage Celebration May 16; presenters emphasized MFC’s partnership with the city and volunteer board support.
LaMetra Murdock, executive director of the Multicultural Family Center, told the council that the center provides culturally focused programming and a safe space for connection and services and that city partnership provides facilities and operational support.
Murdock highlighted the center’s four pillars — adult programming, cultural identity celebrations, teen programming and family activities — and cited growing participation and program outcomes. She described a new bimonthly food pantry launched after changes to SNAP benefits, AmeriCorps‑supported teen programs (STEP and Serve Dubuque), and a Teen Leadership Council project that distributed 28 bikes with associated safety equipment.
Murdock invited council and residents to the center’s Indigenous Heritage Celebration on May 16 with the Meskwaki Tribe and noted that the center’s operations are supported by a volunteer board that actively raises grants and donations. The presentation included service metrics (meals served July 2025–March 2026: 1,130) and a per‑household cost figure ($11.12 per average homeowner) for MFC services.
Speakers from the public and council praised MFC’s work; several board members and volunteers described how city support — particularly facilities, maintenance and staffing provided by the city — enable the nonprofit board and staff to deliver programming. Councilmembers thanked MFC staff and volunteers and asked budget and contract clarifying questions about contractual service lines and IT equipment replacements.
Murdock closed with an invitation for council members to attend MFC events and emphasized that the center “celebrates with” communities by intentionally partnering on cultural events and resource programs.
