New collaborative Dubuque program aims to provide long-term support

A collaborative program recently launched in Dubuque seeks to provide long-term support for individuals overcoming crises. Dubbed Layers of Love, the program is a partnership between the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and nonprofits Resources Unite, Presentation Lantern Center and Dubuque Dream Center. Aimed at individuals committed to growing personally, building skills and achieving specific goals, the program provides a weekly counseling session with a Resources Unite staff member and at least monthly meetings with a trained companion. Layers of Love can provide individuals with a supportive companion to lean on as they continue working on professional and personal goals. Three individuals are already immersed in the program and are seeing successful results so far.