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FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa was established in 2016 in response to the need for inclusive Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

We are an affiliate of the FIRE Foundation, which has served the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph for over 25 years, granting Catholic partner schools more than $8 million in support of inclusion.

The FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa, an independent 501(c)3 organization, makes it possible for partner Catholic schools to hire special educators and paraprofessionals and to acquire learning materials and technology that create successful learning experiences for all children. FIRE NE Iowa also provides professional development opportunities on a range of inclusive education topics for educators.

Without grants from FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa, most schools would not be able to welcome students with Down syndrome, significant learning disabilities, many who are on the Autism spectrum and students who need significant learning support. In inclusive learning environments, children grow up knowing and appreciating each other’s unique gifts.

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