Mission & History

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The Y is dedicated to providing comprehensive programs and services that enrich communities — and all of the people who live in them — across the country in fulfillment of our mission.

• To unify around our cause and collaborate to address the most pressing needs and issues of the day
  throughout Dubuque.
• To contribute powerfully to the Dubuque community and to strengthen the foundation of the community.
• To show, by example and our work, how people of all backgrounds can live together and grow to reach their
  full potential.

To unify around our cause and collaborate to address the most pressing needs and issues of the day. To contribute powerfully to the Dubuque Community to strengthen the foundation of the community. To show, by example and our work, how people of all backgrounds can live together and grow to reach their full potential.

The character development values that we aim to reach — honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring — are the values that guide the behavior of the Dubuque Community Y.

For over 157 years, the Dubuque Community Y proudly serves the Tri-States as one of the longest-established organizations in Dubuque, Iowa. Founded in 1866, above a store on Main Street, the Dubuque Y transitioned through various services and facilities. The Y continues to utilize Christian principles to create opportunities for growth, leadership, and empowerment for women, men, and youth by building a healthy spirit, mind, and body, emphasizing caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The character development values that we aim to reach — honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring — are the values that guide the behavior of our Y.