Families and communities are at the heart of our society. On this episode of the Impact Podcast, Kent Bowman, Scott Sorensen, Dan England, and Mark Durham highlight the Organization "Cities Strong Foundation" and its efforts to foster connection, improve education, and support mental health and legal immigration needs, as well as to fund neighborhood improvement projects. Tune in to learn more about their grassroots initiatives like days of service, school mentoring programs, and their partnerships with organizations like myHometown and The Good Samaritan Foundation.

Developing a strong foundation of reading skills early in life is a critical step that contributes greatly to future success! Dr. Matt Hill, CEO of Waterford.org (Waterford Institute), joins us on this episode to highlight Waterford's Upstart program, among other things. Upstart is an interactive learning program that helps children in PreK to 2nd grade build strong skills in reading, math and science with activities that adapt to each child's level and needs. We hope you enjoy learning more about Waterford.org and the significant positive impact this nonprofit organization is making for children in Utah and beyond!

We all need to eat to live, and the way we manage our food and food waste has a real impact. WasteLess Solutions was founded in 2018 and has since diverted millions of pounds of food from our landfills into the hands of members of the community who need it most. Join us on this Episode of the Impact Podcast with Alexx Goeller, CEO, as she shares the incredible ways the Organization, along with many volunteers, participate in food rescue, and many other important programs.