From school supplies to summer camp adventures, 2025 was filled with moments that shaped young lives across all four of our pillars: After School, Summer, Early Childhood, and Apples for Students. ✨See the full highlights, quotes, and milestones in our 2025 Year in Review below.Download the report here
St. Mark Launches Annual School Supply Campaign to Support Over 3,600 Local Students
Back-to-school initiative now underway across Dubuque County and East Dubuque DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa, and EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. – As summer begins, St. Mark Youth Enrichment has officially launched its annual school supply campaign—Apples for Students: Fill the Bag—to ensure thousands of local students walk into school this fall with the tools they need to succeed. This year, the nonprofit expects …
Make This Summer Unforgettable: St. Mark’s Heroes Camp 2025 is Open for Registration!
Limited spots available—secure your child’s place in this high-energy, adventure-filled experience. DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa – Summer is more than just a break from school—it’s an opportunity for kids to grow, explore, and thrive. St. Mark’s Heroes Camp 2025 is back, and this year’s program is set to be bigger and better than ever. For five weeks, kids entering grades K-5 …
St. Mark Early Childhood Center: Redefining Early Childhood Education through Nature-Based Learning
DUBUQUE, Iowa — As communities across the nation recognize the critical role of nature in early childhood development, St. Mark Youth Enrichment is set to lead the charge with the groundbreaking of its new Early Childhood Center, scheduled to open on September 1, 2025. This innovative facility will serve children from birth to age four, emphasizing the integration of nature-based …
St. Mark Youth Enrichment is asking for community support to help fill a 700-student fundraising shortfall.
. . . working parents have enough to worry about—school supplies shouldn’t be one of them.
A Message from Our Executive Director: We’re selling our building, but our work is just starting.
St. Mark Youth Enrichment is and will always be much more than these buildings on the corner of 12th and Locust St. Our mission is bigger than this space, so this organization is proceeding with the difficult choice to sell our original buildings. This decision will allow our mission to continue to grow in bigger ways and better serve the …
Despite warm weather, the 2024 St. Mark Ice Golf Classic is set to continue off the ice
Members of the press are invited to attend with a signed waiver. Digital waivers are available at stmarkyouthenrichment.org/icegolf or upon request. EAST DUBUQUE, Illinois – On February 10, St. Mark Youth Enrichment will again welcome teams in wacky costumes at Midtown Marina. This year’s event will take place off the ice, with teams competing in games for points around the …
St. Mark Applying for 21st Century Grant Funding
St. Mark is excited for the opportunity to be applying for the the upcoming 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant this winter. The organization is in the last year of a 5 year funding cycle and are hoping to secure another grant to support our program being held at the Boys and Girls Club. About Nita M. Lowey 21st Century …
St. Mark Youth Enrichment and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque jointly recognized as Iowa Afterschool Alliance 2023 Community Partner of the Year
On September 29, 2023, at the Iowa Afterschool Alliance IMPACT Afterschool Conference, St. Mark Youth Enrichment & the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque were jointly presented with the Iowa Afterschool Alliance 2023 Community Partner of the Year Award. The award was in recognition of the pair’s longstanding partnership and this year’s pilot to offer St. Mark Dubuque afterschool …
St. Mark Youth Enrichment asking for community support to help fill a nearly 1,000 student fundraising shortfall.
The agency aims to provide school supplies for 3,600 area kids. DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa and EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. – With the first day of school just around the corner, St. Mark Youth Enrichment is focused on providing school supplies for as many area kids as possible, but they’re 1,000 kids short of their fundraising goal. They are reaching out for …