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	[[Image:mihm.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MIHM, ~~Rich~~, (Dubuque, IA, -- ). In 1991 Rick Mihm was the reverend at [[NATIVITY CHURCH]] in Dubuque. (1) He changed assignments and around 1993 began counseling [[LORAS COLLEGE]] students over the next three years. In 1995 accompanied by Mary Moody of the college's peace and justice center, Mihm took seventeen students to Washington, D.C. during Holy Week to live with and help hungry and homeless people. They worked in a soup kitchen where after a meal, the destitute had to leave the only warm place they knew. (2)		[[Image:mihm.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MIHM, Rick, (Dubuque, IA, -- ). In 1991 Rick Mihm was the reverend at [[NATIVITY CHURCH]] in Dubuque. (1) He changed assignments and around 1993 began counseling [[LORAS COLLEGE]] students over the next three years. In 1995 accompanied by Mary Moody of the college's peace and justice center, Mihm took seventeen students to Washington, D.C. during Holy Week to live with and help hungry and homeless people. They worked in a soup kitchen where after a meal, the destitute had to leave the only warm place they knew. (2)

	In 1997 to the dismay of the school and students who often considered him more of a friend than a priest, he took an indefinite leave of absence from the priesthood. He was expected to go to what he called a 'hermitage' where he would think and pray about the direction of his life. Although Mihn's decision came as a surprise to many, those who knew him realized it had come after great consideration and prayer. In his Advent homily, Mihm said that he identified strongly with John the Baptist whose understanding of himself was in his relationship with Jesus Christ. (3)		In 1997 to the dismay of the school and students who often considered him more of a friend than a priest, he took an indefinite leave of absence from the priesthood. He was expected to go to what he called a 'hermitage' where he would think and pray about the direction of his life. Although Mihn's decision came as a surprise to many, those who knew him realized it had come after great consideration and prayer. In his Advent homily, Mihm said that he identified strongly with John the Baptist whose understanding of himself was in his relationship with Jesus Christ. (3)

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	When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.		When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.

	Mihm's tenure as executive director was marked by innovation. To only mention only a few of his ideas, while directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to ~~cleagardensr~~ the land behind the building of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing fresh food in meals became possible. (5) Aiding the development of the gardens were two McGraw-Hill grants--one provided more soil, compost, fencing, tools and seeds while another lead to thick wooden planks to edge the raised gardens. (6) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] and Prudential brought employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal to clients (7) In 2010 Richard and Brenda Hartig who administered the Hartig Charitable Foundation with three Loras students established the Mission Bicycle Shop which employed homeless men. (8) In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (9) Throughout his tenure, he was quick to praise the other of other agencies in their food distribution programs. Expansion of the Mission into other locations was unprecedented. When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years the role of executive director had expanded as dramatically as the physical foot print of the organization in Dubuque.		Mihm's tenure as executive director was marked by innovation. To only mention only a few of his ideas, while directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to clear the land behind the building of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing fresh food in meals became possible. (5) Aiding the development of the gardens were two McGraw-Hill grants--one provided more soil, compost, fencing, tools and seeds while another lead to thick wooden planks to edge the raised gardens. (6) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] and Prudential brought employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal to clients (7) In 2010 Richard and Brenda Hartig who administered the Hartig Charitable Foundation with three Loras students established the Mission Bicycle Shop which employed homeless men. (8) In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (9) Throughout his tenure, he was quick to praise the other of other agencies in their food distribution programs. Expansion of the Mission into other locations was unprecedented. When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years the role of executive director had expanded as dramatically as the physical foot print of the organization in Dubuque.

	“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (10)		“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (10)

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	When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.		When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.

	Mihm's tenure as executive director was marked by innovation. To only mention only a few of his ideas, while directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to ~~clear~~ the land behind the building of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing fresh food in meals became possible. (5) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] and Prudential brought employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal to clients (6) In 2010 Richard and Brenda Hartig who administered the Hartig Charitable Foundation with three Loras students established the Mission Bicycle Shop which employed homeless men. (7) In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (8) Throughout his tenure, he was quick to praise the other of other agencies in their food distribution programs. Expansion of the Mission into other locations was unprecedented. When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years the role of executive director had expanded as dramatically as the physical foot print of the organization in Dubuque.		Mihm's tenure as executive director was marked by innovation. To only mention only a few of his ideas, while directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to cleagardensr the land behind the building of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing fresh food in meals became possible. (5) Aiding the development of the gardens were two McGraw-Hill grants--one provided more soil, compost, fencing, tools and seeds while another lead to thick wooden planks to edge the raised gardens. (6) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] and Prudential brought employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal to clients (7) In 2010 Richard and Brenda Hartig who administered the Hartig Charitable Foundation with three Loras students established the Mission Bicycle Shop which employed homeless men. (8) In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (9) Throughout his tenure, he was quick to praise the other of other agencies in their food distribution programs. Expansion of the Mission into other locations was unprecedented. When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years the role of executive director had expanded as dramatically as the physical foot print of the organization in Dubuque.

	“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (9)		“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (10)


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	5. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Man on a Mission; Grow Fresh Healthy Produce," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 2008, p.3		5. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Man on a Mission; Grow Fresh Healthy Produce," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 2008, p.3

	6. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "~~Generosity Sets Wheels in Motion for Bike Repairs~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~April 24~~, ~~2010~~, p. 3		6. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Dubuque Garden Grows with Mission," Telegraph Herald, September 8, 2011, p. 3

	7. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "~~Finley Workers Make a Homeless Call~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~March 18~~, 2010, p. 3		7. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Generosity Sets Wheels in Motion for Bike Repairs," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 24, 2010, p. 3

	8. ~~Editorial.~~ "~~Food Truck Serves Others at the Kindness Cafe~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June~~ 18, ~~2021~~, p. 4		8. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Finley Workers Make a Homeless Call," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2010, p. 3

	9. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Longtime Dubuque Rescue Mission Director Announces Plans to Retire," ''Telegraph Herald,'' February 28, 2023, p. 1A		9. Editorial. "Food Truck Serves Others at the Kindness Cafe," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 18, 2021, p. 4

			10. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Longtime Dubuque Rescue Mission Director Announces Plans to Retire," ''Telegraph Herald,'' February 28, 2023, p. 1A

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	When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.		When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.

	Mihm's tenure as executive director was marked by innovation. wo mention only a few of his ideas,~~hile~~ directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to clear the land behind the building of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing fresh food in meals became possible. (5) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] and Prudential brought employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal to clients (6) In 2010 Richard and Brenda Hartig who administered the Hartig Charitable Foundation with three Loras students established the Mission Bicycle Shop which employed homeless men. (7) In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (8) Throughout his tenure, he was quick to praise the other of other agencies in their food distribution programs. When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years the role of executive director had expanded dramatically.		Mihm's tenure as executive director was marked by innovation. To only mention only a few of his ideas, while directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to clear the land behind the building of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing fresh food in meals became possible. (5) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] and Prudential brought employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal to clients (6) In 2010 Richard and Brenda Hartig who administered the Hartig Charitable Foundation with three Loras students established the Mission Bicycle Shop which employed homeless men. (7) In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (8) Throughout his tenure, he was quick to praise the other of other agencies in their food distribution programs. Expansion of the Mission into other locations was unprecedented. When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years the role of executive director had expanded as dramatically as the physical foot print of the organization in Dubuque.

	“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (9)		“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (9)

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	When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.		When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.

	~~While~~ directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to clear the land behind the building of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing fresh food in meals became possible. (5) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] ~~bringing~~ employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal to clients (6) In 2010 Richard and Brenda Hartig who administered the Hartig Charitable Foundation with three Loras students established the Mission Bicycle Shop which employed homeless men. (7)		Mihm's tenure as executive director was marked by innovation. wo mention only a few of his ideas,hile directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to clear the land behind the building of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing fresh food in meals became possible. (5) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] and Prudential brought employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal to clients (6) In 2010 Richard and Brenda Hartig who administered the Hartig Charitable Foundation with three Loras students established the Mission Bicycle Shop which employed homeless men. (7) In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (8) Throughout his tenure, he was quick to praise the other of other agencies in their food distribution programs. When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years the role of executive director had expanded dramatically.

	In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (8)		“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (9)

	~~When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the Mission, the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure.~~

	“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm ~~has~~ served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (9)

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	[[Image:mihm.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MIHM, Rich, (Dubuque, IA, -- ). In 1991 Rick Mihm was the reverend at [[NATIVITY CHURCH]] in Dubuque. (1) He changed assignments, and around 1993 he began counseling [[LORAS COLLEGE]] students ~~for~~ over three years. In 1995 accompanied by Mary Moody of the college's peace and justice center, Mihm took seventeen students to Washington, D.C. during Holy Week to live with and help hungry and homeless people. They worked in a soup kitchen where after a meal, the destitute had to leave the only warm place they knew. (2)		[[Image:mihm.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MIHM, Rich, (Dubuque, IA, -- ). In 1991 Rick Mihm was the reverend at [[NATIVITY CHURCH]] in Dubuque. (1) He changed assignments and around 1993 began counseling [[LORAS COLLEGE]] students over the next three years. In 1995 accompanied by Mary Moody of the college's peace and justice center, Mihm took seventeen students to Washington, D.C. during Holy Week to live with and help hungry and homeless people. They worked in a soup kitchen where after a meal, the destitute had to leave the only warm place they knew. (2)

	In 1997 to the dismay of the school and students who often considered him more of a friend than a priest, he took an indefinite leave of absence from the priesthood. He was expected to go to what he called a 'hermitage' where he would think and pray about the direction of his life. Although Mihn's decision came as a surprise to many, those who knew him realized it had come after great consideration and prayer. In his Advent homily, Mihm said that he identified strongly with John the Baptist whose understanding of himself was in his relationship with Jesus Christ. (3)		In 1997 to the dismay of the school and students who often considered him more of a friend than a priest, he took an indefinite leave of absence from the priesthood. He was expected to go to what he called a 'hermitage' where he would think and pray about the direction of his life. Although Mihn's decision came as a surprise to many, those who knew him realized it had come after great consideration and prayer. In his Advent homily, Mihm said that he identified strongly with John the Baptist whose understanding of himself was in his relationship with Jesus Christ. (3)

	Mihm and his wife, Mary Moody, ~~by 1999~~ were helping to operate Hope House, a [[CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE]]. In addition to his duties there, he was involved in peace demonstrations against bombing being done in Yugoslavia. (4) He has said the late Ruth Hardie met him as he walked home one evening and suggested he would make an excellent director for the Rescue Mission. After discussing the idea with his wife, Mihm took the job which would translate into years of challenge and growth for himself as well as the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]].		By 1999 Mihm and his wife, Mary Moody, were helping to operate Hope House, a [[CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE]]. In addition to his duties there, he was involved in peace demonstrations against bombing being done in Yugoslavia. (4) He has said the late Ruth Hardie met him as he walked home one evening and suggested he would make an excellent director for the Rescue Mission. After discussing the idea with his wife, Mihm took the job which would translate into years of challenge and growth for himself as well as the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]].

	When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.		When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.

	While directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to clear the land of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing ~~low-processed~~ food in meals became ~~a made~~. (5) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] bringing employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal. (6)		While directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to clear the land behind the building of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing fresh food in meals became possible. (5) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] bringing employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal to clients (6) In 2010 Richard and Brenda Hartig who administered the Hartig Charitable Foundation with three Loras students established the Mission Bicycle Shop which employed homeless men. (7)

	In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (7)		In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (8)

			When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the Mission, the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure.

			“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm has served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (9)
	~~When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]], the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure. I~~

	“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm has served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (8)


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	5. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Man on a Mission; Grow Fresh Healthy Produce," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 2008, p.3		5. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Man on a Mission; Grow Fresh Healthy Produce," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 2008, p.3

	6. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Finley Workers Make a Homeless Call," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2010, p. 3		6. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Generosity Sets Wheels in Motion for Bike Repairs," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 24, 2010, p. 3

			7. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Finley Workers Make a Homeless Call," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2010, p. 3

	7. Editorial. "Food Truck Serves Others at the Kindness Cafe," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 18, 2021, p. 4		8. Editorial. "Food Truck Serves Others at the Kindness Cafe," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 18, 2021, p. 4

	~~8Nevans~~-Pederson, Mary,. "Longtime Dubuque Rescue Mission Director Announces Plans to Retire," ''Telegraph Herald,'' February 28, 2023, p. 1A		9. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Longtime Dubuque Rescue Mission Director Announces Plans to Retire," ''Telegraph Herald,'' February 28, 2023, p. 1A

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	When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.		When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.

	~~In 2021~~ the ~~Rescue Mission opened a new type~~ of ~~food truck~~. ~~The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to~~ the ~~men served by~~ the ~~mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m.~~ to ~~5:00 p~~.~~m. on Fridays, Saturdays,~~ and ~~Sundays~~, ~~the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch~~-~~-sandwich, chips, and~~ a ~~drink~~. ~~In addition~~ to ~~teaching what it took to operate~~ the ~~business~~, the ~~Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need~~. (5)		While directing the Hope House, the Mihms shared the bounty of their own garden with those in the shelter. With the potential of establishing gardens for the Mission, Mihn began efforts in 2007 to clear the land of trash. With city donations of soil and the addition of a greenhouse, progress towards providing low-processed food in meals became a made. (5) Encouraging public participation in the shelter included area businesses, like [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]] bringing employees to the mission on a scheduled basis, to serve the noon meal. (6)

			In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (7)


	When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]], the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure. In 2007 the mission added a greenhouse and vegetable gardens out back, several units of transitional housing, a second thrift store focused on furniture and a mobile food pantry the rescue mission piloted in 2022. In addition to providing food and shelter, the Mission helped clients search the labor market and find jobs.

	“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm has served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (6)		When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]], the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure. I

			“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm has served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (8)


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	4. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Dubuquers Gather to Sing, Pray for Peace," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 26, 1999, p. 1		4. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Dubuquers Gather to Sing, Pray for Peace," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 26, 1999, p. 1

	5. Editorial. "Food Truck Serves Others at the Kindness Cafe," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 18, 2021, p. 4		5. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Man on a Mission; Grow Fresh Healthy Produce," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 2008, p.3

			6. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Finley Workers Make a Homeless Call," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2010, p. 3

			7. Editorial. "Food Truck Serves Others at the Kindness Cafe," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 18, 2021, p. 4

	5. "Longtime Dubuque Rescue Mission Director Announces Plans to Retire," ''Telegraph Herald,'' February 28, 2023, p. 1A		8Nevans-Pederson, Mary,. "Longtime Dubuque Rescue Mission Director Announces Plans to Retire," ''Telegraph Herald,'' February 28, 2023, p. 1A

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	Mihm and his wife, Mary Moody, by 1999 were helping to operate Hope House, a [[CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE]]. In addition to his duties there, he was involved in peace demonstrations against bombing being done in Yugoslavia. (4) He has said the late Ruth Hardie met him as he walked home one evening and suggested he would make an excellent director for the Rescue Mission. After discussing the idea with his wife, Mihm took the job which would translate into years of challenge and growth for himself as well as the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]].		Mihm and his wife, Mary Moody, by 1999 were helping to operate Hope House, a [[CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE]]. In addition to his duties there, he was involved in peace demonstrations against bombing being done in Yugoslavia. (4) He has said the late Ruth Hardie met him as he walked home one evening and suggested he would make an excellent director for the Rescue Mission. After discussing the idea with his wife, Mihm took the job which would translate into years of challenge and growth for himself as well as the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]].

			When he started as the executive director on October 1, 2007 the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.

	In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (5)		In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (5)

	hen he started as the executive director, the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.

	When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]], the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure. In 2007 the mission added a greenhouse and vegetable gardens out back, several units of transitional housing, a second thrift store focused on furniture and a mobile food pantry the rescue mission piloted in 2022. In addition to providing food and shelter, the Mission helped clients search the labor market and find jobs.		When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]], the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure. In 2007 the mission added a greenhouse and vegetable gardens out back, several units of transitional housing, a second thrift store focused on furniture and a mobile food pantry the rescue mission piloted in 2022. In addition to providing food and shelter, the Mission helped clients search the labor market and find jobs.

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	[[Image:mihm.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MIHM, Rich, (Dubuque, IA, -- ). In 1991 Rick Mihm was the reverend at [[NATIVITY CHURCH]] in Dubuque. (1) He changed assignments, and around 1993 he began counseling [[LORAS COLLEGE students for over three years. In 1995 accompanied by Mary Moody of the college's peace and justice center, Mihm took seventeen students to Washington, D.C. during Holy Week to live with and help hungry and homeless people. They worked in a soup kitchen where after a meal, the destitute had to leave the only warm place they knew. (2)		[[Image:mihm.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MIHM, Rich, (Dubuque, IA, -- ). In 1991 Rick Mihm was the reverend at [[NATIVITY CHURCH]] in Dubuque. (1) He changed assignments, and around 1993 he began counseling [[LORAS COLLEGE]] students for over three years. In 1995 accompanied by Mary Moody of the college's peace and justice center, Mihm took seventeen students to Washington, D.C. during Holy Week to live with and help hungry and homeless people. They worked in a soup kitchen where after a meal, the destitute had to leave the only warm place they knew. (2)

	In 1997 to the dismay of the school and students who often considered him more of a friend than a priest, he took an indefinite leave of absence from the priesthood. He was expected to go to what he called a 'hermitage' where he would think and pray about the direction of his life. Although Mihn's decision came as a surprise to many, those who knew him realized it had come after great consideration and prayer. In his Advent homily, Mihm said that he identified strongly with John the Baptist whose understanding of himself was in his relationship with Jesus Christ. (3)		In 1997 to the dismay of the school and students who often considered him more of a friend than a priest, he took an indefinite leave of absence from the priesthood. He was expected to go to what he called a 'hermitage' where he would think and pray about the direction of his life. Although Mihn's decision came as a surprise to many, those who knew him realized it had come after great consideration and prayer. In his Advent homily, Mihm said that he identified strongly with John the Baptist whose understanding of himself was in his relationship with Jesus Christ. (3)

	Mihm and his wife, Mary Moody, by 1999 were helping to operate Hope House, a [[CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE]]. In addition to his duties there, he was involved in peace demonstrations against bombing being done in Yugoslavia. (4) He has said the late Ruth Hardie met him as he walked home one evening and suggested he would make an excellent director for the Rescue Mission. After discussing the idea with his wife, Mihm took the job which would translate into years of challenge and growth for himself as well as ~~Dubuque Rescue Mission~~.		Mihm and his wife, Mary Moody, by 1999 were helping to operate Hope House, a [[CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE]]. In addition to his duties there, he was involved in peace demonstrations against bombing being done in Yugoslavia. (4) He has said the late Ruth Hardie met him as he walked home one evening and suggested he would make an excellent director for the Rescue Mission. After discussing the idea with his wife, Mihm took the job which would translate into years of challenge and growth for himself as well as the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]].

	in 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (5)		In 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (5)

	~~When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years~~ as the executive director ~~of the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]]~~, the ~~role~~ had ~~expanded dramatically under his tenure~~. ~~In 2007~~ the mission ~~added a greenhouse and vegetable gardens out back, several units~~ of ~~transitional housing~~, a ~~second thrift store focused on furniture~~ and a ~~mobile food pantry~~ the rescue ~~mission piloted in 2022. In additiion to providing food and shelter, the Mission helped clients search the labor market and find jobs~~.		hen he started as the executive director, the rescue mission had four staff, plus Mihm. When the drop-in center opened, the mission would have 26. Nearly all of those staff were current or former residents, a practice Mihm expanded under his tenure and that became a hallmark of the rescue mission’s service.

	When ~~he started~~ as executive director, the ~~rescue mission~~ had ~~four staff, plus Mihm~~. ~~When~~ the ~~drop-in center opened~~, ~~the mission would have 26. Nearly all~~ of ~~those staff were current or former residents~~, a ~~practice Mihm expanded under his tenure~~ and ~~that became~~ a ~~hallmark of~~ the rescue ~~mission’s service~~.		When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]], the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure. In 2007 the mission added a greenhouse and vegetable gardens out back, several units of transitional housing, a second thrift store focused on furniture and a mobile food pantry the rescue mission piloted in 2022. In addition to providing food and shelter, the Mission helped clients search the labor market and find jobs.

	“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm has served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (6)		“He really made an effort to have a community, not just a homeless shelter or a food program,” said Ashley Noonan, regional homeless coordinator at Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and a former garden manager at the mission. Mihm has served on CSEI’s board since 2019. (6)

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	In 1997 to the dismay of the school and students who often considered him more of a friend than a priest, he took an indefinite leave of absence from the priesthood. He was expected to go to what he called a 'hermitage' where he would think and pray about the direction of his life. Although Mihn's decision came as a surprise to many, those who knew him realized it had come after great consideration and prayer. In his Advent homily, Mihm said that he identified strongly with John the Baptist whose understanding of himself was in his relationship with Jesus Christ. (3)		In 1997 to the dismay of the school and students who often considered him more of a friend than a priest, he took an indefinite leave of absence from the priesthood. He was expected to go to what he called a 'hermitage' where he would think and pray about the direction of his life. Although Mihn's decision came as a surprise to many, those who knew him realized it had come after great consideration and prayer. In his Advent homily, Mihm said that he identified strongly with John the Baptist whose understanding of himself was in his relationship with Jesus Christ. (3)

	Mihm and his wife, Mary, by 1999 were helping to operate Hope House, a [[CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE]]. In addition to his duties there, he was involved in peace demonstrations against bombing being done in Yugoslavia. (4) in 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m.		Mihm and his wife, Mary Moody, by 1999 were helping to operate Hope House, a [[CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE]]. In addition to his duties there, he was involved in peace demonstrations against bombing being done in Yugoslavia. (4) He has said the late Ruth Hardie met him as he walked home one evening and suggested he would make an excellent director for the Rescue Mission. After discussing the idea with his wife, Mihm took the job which would translate into years of challenge and growth for himself as well as Dubuque Rescue Mission.
	to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (5)
			in 2021 the Rescue Mission opened a new type of food truck. The Kindness Cafe provided job experience to the men served by the mission. Operating from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the cafe offered an $8.00 lunch--sandwich, chips, and a drink. In addition to teaching what it took to operate the business, the Cafe earned enough to pay for four lunches for those in need. (5)

	When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]], the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure. In 2007 the mission added a greenhouse and vegetable gardens out back, several units of transitional housing, a second thrift store focused on furniture and a mobile food pantry the rescue mission piloted in 2022. In additiion to providing food and shelter, the Mission helped clients search the labor market and find jobs.		When Rick Mihm "retired" in 2023 after 16 years as the executive director of the [[DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION]], the role had expanded dramatically under his tenure. In 2007 the mission added a greenhouse and vegetable gardens out back, several units of transitional housing, a second thrift store focused on furniture and a mobile food pantry the rescue mission piloted in 2022. In additiion to providing food and shelter, the Mission helped clients search the labor market and find jobs.