Utah Impact Partnership has convened community advocates, housing and mental health experts, first responders, elected officials, law enforcement, and service providers from across the public and nonprofit sectors to drive solutions and impact.
By Clark Ivory | For the Salt Lake Tribune
| May 30, 2024, 12:05 pm
In Utah, we believe homelessness should not mean hopelessness. By coming together and collaborating, we can find solutions that will get many out of the most challenging and traumatic situations. Through our flagship initiative, Project Human Dignity, Utah Impact Partnership (UIP) is uniting our community to address the root causes of homelessness with determination and compassion.
Launched through a dynamic multimedia campaign, the moving videos feature photographs and narratives of people experiencing homelessness. The Human Dignity Project aims to not only raise awareness but also inspire Utahns to take action by fostering a deeper understanding of how we can support our neighbors. Together we can rescue many people from the unnecessary trauma and neglect they suffer.
Our commitment to finding sustainable solutions for our homeless community is at the heart of the Human Dignity Project. We believe that every individual in Utah deserves to be seen, heard and treated with the dignity inherent to all of us. The rise in homelessness demands action, and we strive to ensure that every individual has a safe place to call home and reduce homelessness both immediately and in the long term.
While we are deeply committed to providing compassionate support and resources, we also emphasize the importance of maintaining order and respect for the law in our communities. The safety and well-being of all residents, including those experiencing homelessness, are of utmost importance.
UIP has convened community advocates, housing and mental health experts, first responders, elected officials, law enforcement, and service providers from across the public and nonprofit sectors to drive solutions and impact. This united front has been our greatest strength, and reflects our collective determination to drive meaningful transformation across the state.
The Human Dignity Project is the beginning of a comprehensive, multi-year strategy to deepen community understanding of homelessness, create greater empathy, and confront the state’s critical challenges head-on. Our goal is to build broader public support and understanding, culminating in greater alignment, unity and progress. This initiative is about finding impactful solutions and fostering a culture of care, respect and support that spans generations.
We invite all Utahns to join this movement. Become an Impact Partner to learn, serve, give and advocate in ways that will not only transform our community but also anchor it in the values of dignity and shared prosperity.
For those who would like to participate or learn more about Project Human Dignity, I invite you to visit projecthumandignity.org.
Clark Ivory is the president of Utah Impact Partnership and CEO of Ivory Homes. He also serves on the advisory board of The Salt Lake Tribune’s Innovation Lab.
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