BelongInUtah

Thought Piece: Committed to Belonging and Each Other Read our new Thought Piece discussing where and how we can move forward together. The path dedicated to bridging and dignity is not an easy one, but we are worth the effort, and our country is worth the effort. Join us in this journey and take action to build a bigger we. #belonginutah Read the Thought Piece here: https://hubs.la/Q02XBVVt0

UDON: Join us for this month's meeting on November 15th at 10AM MST. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02X2tb60 #digitalequity #belonginutah

Tomorrow is Election Day. Many of us are tired, worried, and overwhelmed by the harmful words spread in the news. Regardless of the results, a large segment of our country will feel sad and defeated. It is important to remember that we are still one country - One America. We are neighbors, friends, and relatives. Continuing the cycle of divisiveness is ultimately unproductive and destructive not only in our personal lives but as a community and country. We urge you to take a stance of love, unity, and respect. Hoping for a better world where everyone can belong and thrive, starts with the individual. We encourage you to engage with the The Dignity Index to learn how to treat others with dignity. Take a course with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) to learn about nonviolence. Attend a Braver Angels workshop to learn skills on how to have respectful conversations with those you disagree with. Through individual and collective action, we can create communities of compassion and respect. We hope you will join us on this journey. #belonginutah

We want to hear from you! Submit a Community Nomination for an organization, leader, business, employer, or program to be featured in an article by The Center. Link in bio to submit a Community Nomination🔗 #belonginutah

Nearly 400,000 Utahns have voted already. Find resources on voting and what is on your ballot at https://hubs.la/Q02WvRMQ0. #belonginutah #vote

Profile: Mike Spence, Executive Director at Athletics United The Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging is excited to continue this Profile series where we sit down with community leaders and talk to them about their belonging journey in Utah. We sat down and spoke with Mike Spence in July, about what belonging means to him and his story of finding belonging in Utah. Mike is a father, runner, and dedicated community member. Thank you Mike for all the work you do! Read the Profile here: https://hubs.la/Q02W3MSl0 #belonginutah

57% of Americans reported feeling like they belong with their friends. We know loneliness is on the rise and finding belonging with friends is important for a vibrant, full life. Join the belonging conversation and help build belonging for all. #belonginutah

Last month, the Young Professional Network hosted a Braver Angels’ Older Reds/ Young Blues workshop. This workshop crossed not only political lines but also generational ones. Overall, participants realized they shared much in common despite differences. Creating belonging for all doesn’t mean agreeing on everything but rather recognizing and validating other’s humanity. #belonginutah Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

We are partnering with the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) to do a comprehensive study for the state of Utah related to the A Bolder Way Forward areas of focus. We encourage you to participate. See the details below from the UWLP: The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) is conducting a statewide study to explore more deeply Utahns’ understanding, awareness, attitudes, concerns, and perceptions around challenges that women and girls face. We welcome all individuals living in the state age 18 or older to participate. The survey will take 10-20 minutes to complete. Dr. Susan Madsen is the primary researcher for this study. If you have questions or concerns, you can contact her at uwlp@usu.edu (USU IRB 14623). You can participate by clicking here: https://hubs.la/Q02Vb_FH0

New Team Member! We are excited to welcome Cristina Marleny Chavez, MPA to The Center's team as a Project Manager. Cristina brings with her a passion for journalism and immigration. In her spare time, Cristina is a Latin American folk dancer and singer. Welcome to the team Cristina!