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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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.
Qualifying teachers could earn a $5,000+ bonus if they work in math, science or special education through new legislation. Rep. Kay Christofferson discusses the need to retain teachers in Utah.
The Beehive state retains status as AAA bond rated . Gov. Gary Herbert, Utah, explains what it means for the state budget. Herbert also accounts for new money to help the homeless, education, and suicide prevention.
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.
Brian Zehnder, family doctor for 26 years practicing in underserved areas moved to Senate seat after a previous primary doctor turned Senator resigned. Hear his story.
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