In November, Ben Hart, UIPA executive director, and Victoria Petro, a UIPA board member and Salt Lake City Council member, appeared on “Good Things Utah” to highlight UIPA’s impact on Salt Lake City’s west side. UIPA has strategically invested over $300,000 in projects aimed at job creation and supporting vulnerable communities.
Key contributions included $100,000 each to Neighborhood House and Neighborworks Salt Lake, organizations dedicated to child and adult care, and neighborhood development. Another $50,000 each was allocated to TreeUtah, enhancing Utah’s green spaces, and Pete Suazo Business Center, aiding minority entrepreneurs. Additionally, $10,000 went to the Salt Lake City Police Foundation to support community policing initiatives.
These investments reflect UIPA’s commitment to empowering and nurturing underserved communities. The appearance of Hart and Petro on the show served to showcase these efforts, emphasizing UIPA’s role in fostering community growth and unity in Salt Lake City. Their work represents a significant positive impact on the lives of local residents, demonstrating UIPA’s dedication to meaningful and sustainable community development.
UIPA’s $300,000 Boost to Salt Lake’s West Side Featured on ‘Good Things Utah
In November, Ben Hart, UIPA executive director, and Victoria Petro, a UIPA board member and Salt Lake City Council member, appeared on “Good Things Utah” to highlight UIPA’s impact on Salt Lake City’s west side. UIPA has strategically invested over $300,000 in projects aimed at job creation and supporting vulnerable communities.
Key contributions included $100,000 each to Neighborhood House and Neighborworks Salt Lake, organizations dedicated to child and adult care, and neighborhood development. Another $50,000 each was allocated to TreeUtah, enhancing Utah’s green spaces, and Pete Suazo Business Center, aiding minority entrepreneurs. Additionally, $10,000 went to the Salt Lake City Police Foundation to support community policing initiatives.
These investments reflect UIPA’s commitment to empowering and nurturing underserved communities. The appearance of Hart and Petro on the show served to showcase these efforts, emphasizing UIPA’s role in fostering community growth and unity in Salt Lake City. Their work represents a significant positive impact on the lives of local residents, demonstrating UIPA’s dedication to meaningful and sustainable community development.