SB 160 , is a bill that would require Utah to establish a central database of over 160 cold cases and missing persons as discussed by Sen. Todd Weiler. Learn more about the database modeled after the system of a neighboring state.
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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.
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.
An emergency personal bill will now allow the use of audio recordings captured by first responders for training. The passing of HB 56, Emergency Personnel Recording Amendments is discussed by Rep. Cory Maloy.
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 .
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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