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 violencediscussed 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.
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.
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.
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.
How many items are on the to-do list of the administration of a new city Ask Jeff Silverstrini, Millcreek Utah's first Mayor. When the unincorporated area made the leap to unite as city in late 2016, Silvestrini knew he faced many challenges.
Interview recorded 10/2017
Lawmakers want to revise domestic violence laws that failed when a man killed his ex-girlfriend and her son. Senator Todd Weiler discuses a new domestic violence bill, beefing up protective orders statues . Weiler also discuses changes to fires codes in school buildings allowing bolts to be used during school lockdowns.
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