Record setting rates of domestic violence resulting in death in Utah inspire community resources to address the alarming development. The YWCA of Utah, dedicated to empowering women, provides services to victims of domestic violence discussed by Director Erin Jemison.
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.
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 andhousing services. Ex Dir. Matt Minkevitch describes joining forces with community partners to provide resources during the affordable housing crisis.
Celebrating 80 years young, the Tracy Aviary conservatory declares it the Year of the Bird! Tim Brown, President announces festivities at TA including a new exhibit, Expedition Kea.
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.
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.
Ditch the phones and enjoy nature with the YMCA! Elissa Kobrin, Director of Camping describes overnight camps in which councilors focus on safety and inclusiveness. Truly be themselves in safe enviorment.
With 124 years of service, the Neighborhood House provides support services on a sliding scale to the communities of Utah. This year the Popular Grove location is ready for a new facility. Rep. Sandra Hollins announces a new fundraising effort. Hollins elaborates on the topic of preventing homelessness through affordable housing .
Brent Taylor, North Ogden City Mayor discusses the progression of millennials. Discover what trends have influenced everything from communications to purchasing new homes. Learn how Taylor embraces change to satisfy the desires of a new generation.
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Interview recorded 10/2017
Serving the homeless and low income communities can be a struggle for community organizations like The Catholic Community Services or CSS. Director of Homeless Services, Matthew Melville describes the unique challenges of their work. Learn about CSS and how you can get involved.
The elder population in UT is increasing and the assisted living housing cannot meet the rising demands resulting in more homeless elders. HB 263 is a measure to require facilities to reported data to the state discussed in detail by Rep. Karen Kwan.
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