Programs & Services

who are we?

about hills & dales

  • Our mission is to build meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities by offering services that support the whole person and enhance community inclusion.

  • We are:

    • Advocates

    • Accountable

    • Collaborators

    • Genuine

    • Resourceful

  • Service - Hills & Dales services are provided based on quality-driven standards. We continually evaluate, improve and expand programs and services to respond to the evolving needs, desires and choices of persons with disabilities.

    Hills & Dales is a culturally diverse place where each staff member is proud to carry out the mission of the organization. Hills & Dales is persistent in recognizing staff achievements, and providing on-going training and development opportunities in an environment that supports and provides creative thinking, open communication and feedback.

    Community Relations - Hills & Dales is an advocate for public policy which supports the needs, desires and choices of persons with disabilities. Hills & Dales is recognized within the community as the leading resource by and for persons with disabilities and considered by the community as a priority for charitable giving.

    Finance and Resources - Hills & Dales advocates for public policy that assures adequate resources are available to support the needs and desires of persons with disabilities. Hills & Dales will honor our obligation to stakeholders through efficiently managing public and private resources.

  • In 1966, Jamie Barwick was born to Elaine Barwick. While only a few days old Jamie became very ill.

    Elaine’s love for her son, and her realization that services designed to meet his needs were not available in the area, combined with her compassion to help others, resulted in Hills & Dales’s establishment in 1973.

    The organization was founded with the belief that ever individual has a right to personal development in an atmosphere of love and affection.

    This video highlights many things about the past 50 years of Hills & Dales!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJBZCoq5yW4&t=5s

ivy’s story

This is one, of many, stories of families supported by Hills & Dales.

hills & dales happenings

Check out the latest program and activity updates here!

Share your time, talent, or treasure!

  • Volunteer

    Opportunities for individuals or groups. Contact us today!

  • Donations

    Gifts accepted online, via check or through other assets.

  • Grants

    Hills & Dales is grateful to be a recipient of many grants and we would not be able to build meaningful lives without the support of these generous funders.

Boards of Directors

Operations Board members

President: Tony Pfohl, The Fischer Companies

Vice President: Bradley Kemp, MidWestOne Bank

Treasurer: Nicole Johnson, PSSI

Secretary: Judy Lochner, Community Volunteer

Past President: Charlie Hartig, Hartig Drug

Members At Large:

Alex Andrade, Medical Associates Clinic

Dr. John Callahan, Medical Associates Clinic

Eric Foy, HTLF

Clare Gill, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce

Al Krueger, Community Volunteer

Dustin Manternach, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment

Chris Theisen, Theisen’s Home * Farm * Auto

Jim Weber, Community Volunteer

Foundation Board Members

President: Mike Ruden, Origin Design

Vice President: Craig Schaefer, Loras College

Secretary/Treasurer: Jan Powers, Community Volunteer

Past President: Keith Sindberg, TRICOR Insurance

Members At Large:

Tom Flogel, Mulgrew Oil Co.

Brian Kane, Kane, Norby & Reddick, P.C.

Rob McDonald, A.Y. McDonald

Nick Patrum, Dubuque Bank & Trust

Tony Pfohl, The Fischer Companies

Tori Richter, Community Volunteer

Wendy Scardino, Dubuque Forward

Natalie Schramm, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment

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