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FILM SCREENING
Americans With No Address THURSDAY , NOVEMBER 21 @ 6 PM STEEPLE SQUARE ( 101 E 15 TH ST ) The Dubuque Rescue Mission is hosting a public screening of Americans With No Address on Thursday , Nov . 21 at 6 p . m . at Steeple Square . The 90-minute documentary investigates the homeless crisis in America and captures the untold stories of those experiencing homelessness while at the same time
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trying to find answers to the problem . After the screening , there will be a Q & A session with local leaders from the City of Dubuque as well as nonprofit organizations dealing with homelessness .
The documentary team spent three weeks interviewing people in 20 major cities across 18 states , including top experts on homelessness , CEOs and executive directors of local and national nonprofit organizations , and political leaders . They also interviewed individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness .
The documentary , narrated by William Baldwin , illuminates this pressing social issue . Robert Craig Films is addressing one of the most critical crises in our country today : homelessness . The human side of those experiencing homelessness is very real .
Americans With No Address documentary and No Address movie are two parts of a five-production approach that includes an interactive study guide , a novel , and a soundtrack . Their hope is that these productions will inspire all of us to engage with empathy in a deeper way to take action in our local communities .
The screening is free , but RSVP is required . For more information , visit shorturl . at / EiqbQ . •
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Reflections in the Park NOVEMBER 28 – JANUARY 5 @ 5 – 10 PM LOUIS MURPHY PARK ( 1700 S GRANDVIEW AVE ) The 30 th anniversary of Hillcrest Family Services ’ Reflections in the Park , presented by Fidelity Bank and Trust , is lighting up the holiday season in Dubuque . From Nov . 28 through Jan . 5 , 2025 , Louis Murphy Park will once again be transformed into a spectacular Christmas winter wonderland , featuring a stunning array of intricate and animated light displays . Highlights include the popular Tunnel of Lights , the Faley family-sponsored 30-foot Digital Christmas Tree , Memory Lane , and many new and recurring favorites , all enhanced with LED lighting .
This annual event , now in its third decade , has become a treasured family tradition . Many visitors who once came as children now return with their own families .
“ This event is about more than holiday lights — it ’ s about hope ,” said Hillcrest Family Services CEO Mike Fidgeon . “ People visiting the park help provide crucial behavioral health services to
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over 7,000 individuals in our community who rely on Hillcrest Family Services .”
Tickets are $ 12 per vehicle at the gate . Discounted $ 10 tickets are available at Tri-State area Fidelity Bank and Trust locations and Hillcrest Family Services . For more information , call Hillcrest Family Services at 563-583-7357 . •
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