In Nov 2017 Rep. Kelly Fajardo drafted an open letter to NM state leadership calling attention to sexual harassment in the legislature. The call to action during the national “Me Too” movement was sparked by Fajardo bearing witness to acts of sexual harassment , “ the conversation was happening and the timing was perfect”. Fajardo discusses the reaction to her letter by members of leadership.
Hosted by: Holly MeninoProduced by: Mountain West Newsmakers Team
The Lowell Bennion Community Service Center is looking for leaders! Celebrating 30 years of operation dedicated to the recruitment and training of students in community service. Morgan Bryne reveals top projects and provides information on how the community can also engage in making a difference.
Speaking more that one language is both useful and good for the brain! Director Angela Fanjul of The Dual Immersion Academy discusses the many benefits of a bilingual education.
House Bill 96, the Utah School Readiness Initiative benefits 4,000 kids through high quality preschool programs. United Way CEO Bill Crim touches on the impact of HB96 as well a other services aimed to make a positive impact on the 137,000 low income students in the region.
How do donations improve society How do they impact the community and benefit the lives of people The Sorenson Impact Center uses an all encompassing approach to analyze investments and policy to help boost performance of social impact projects discussed by Fraser Nelson.
The Road Home is an organization with the mission to help people step out of homelessness and back into the community. The program provides emergency shelter and housing services. Ex Dir. Matt Minkevitch describes joining forces with community partners to provide resources during the affordable housing crisis.
Worldwide the in-demand careers of tomorrow are in science, technology, engineering and math. An shortage of qualified STEM professionals in the United States sparks action by lawmakers and non-profits alike. Created to increase STEM funding and resource opportunities the STEM Foundation is discussed by Director Allison Spencer.
Elena Russo talks with JP Stevens, Executive Director of Veterans Moving Forward. They discuss how they help veterans and the services they offer. Recorded 10/24/17.
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Yolanda Vazquez talks with Jean Fleming, Executive Director for Calvert Hospice. They discuss the organization and their mission to the community. They also discuss various fundraising events for the summer. For more information on Calvert Hospice, visit their website.
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