Community Leaders

We seek out and amplify your voice

There is no corporation or government agency that understands your community’s realities, strengths and needs the way you do. Our resources exist to support your goals, and we use our platform to elevate your voice and share your message across our network. Our goal is to make sure everyone who influences your community’s well-being is learning from you.

Ways to Get Involved

  • The New American Task Force

    Launched in May 2022 in partnership with the Utah Center for Immigration & Integration, the Task Force is charged with developing a comprehensive strategy to maximize the economic opportunities, social inclusion, and the civic potential for New Americans.

    Learn more →

  • Raise Up Utah

    Raise Up Utah is a collaborative effort of families, communities, and school systems to support students on a path to academic and social-emotional success.

    Learn more →

  • Utah Digital Opportunity Network

    As part of Utah’s Broadband Expansion planning, this coalition is designed to build service provider capacity while offering community-centered guidance to those looking to invest and create meaningful impact in this priority area.

    Learn more →

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  • "Voices for Utah Children is honored to have The Center as a partner. As an organization dedicated to bridging different communities in Utah, this partnership has supported our mission to ensure all children in Utah have the opportunity to thrive. Since their inception, we have continually partnered with the Center on community events, reinvigorating a strong immigrant advocacy coalition and advancing public policy solutions to ensure Utah is where all children belong."

    Ciriac Alvarez Valle, Voices for Utah Children

  • "University Neighborhood Partners highly values our partnership with the Center for Economic Opportunity & Belonging who is dedicated to the work of bridging different communities in Utah. This partnership has supported our mission to bring together University and west side people and resources in reciprocal learning, action and benefit — a community coming together."

    Jennifer Mayer-Glenn, University Neighborhood Partners

Latest Resources

  • New Americans in Utah

    The Center, The Utah Center for Immigration & Integration at GOEO, & the American Immigration Council

    Learn about Utah’s changing demographics and the positive impact New Americans have on our economy.

    New Americans in Utah →

    New Americans in Northern Utah →

    New Americans in Southern Utah →

  • We Are Utah: Employer Toolkit

    The Center, EDCUtah

    Review tested and proven practices for building cultures of belonging in the workplace.

    Access the toolkit →

  • Utah Thriving: Reducing Disparities Through Legacy Strategies Part One - Housing & Economy

    The Center, The Division of Multicultural Affairs

    Part One of the Utah Thriving series highlighting initiatives that can close disparities in Utah in the areas of housing, economy, education, and healthcare. These efforts uplift current best practices and community assets in Utah to inform policy through strategies identified in the report that address concerns faced by underserved Utahns.

    Access the report  →

  • Utah Can Meet its Thriving Demand for Workers by Investing in Untapped Labor

    The Center, National Skills Coalition, Utah System of Higher Education-Talent Ready Utah, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

    Understand the barriers faced by Utah’s essential workers and explore digital skills and technology-focused investment strategies to tap into underutilized talent.

    Access the report  →

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Get in touch

We want to hear from you. Your ideas. Your dreams. Your pain points. Reach out to start the conversation.

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