Show opens i their ears to n uthe u- u the needs of I the community Kim Nguyen Contributing Writer According to the US U.S. Census Census- Bureau the percentage of people living below belO the poverty threshold in Utah is 94 that figure is even higher in Salt Lake City at With a growing p portion of the population feeling the imp impact ct of hard bard economic times more people may be searching for or in need of services to help ease the burden One organization focused on providing services local low- low income families is Salt Lake Community Action Program Some of these services include assistance with housing utilities and employment Their programs and services are made possible through federal funds obtained through grants and contracts has a long history of commitment to our community and to the people they serve has b been en an institution promoting change and equality in the Salt alt Lake Valley since the mid It has evolved into an organization that is fueled by community involvement and passionate individuals has lived up to its motto of people helping people said Huy Nguyen community advocate for understands that more people are facing hard times tunes and that the needs of our community are growing They also believe one of best ways to truly grasp Continued on r I m 51 i v j. P r Continued from A Al 1 t r the communities' communities concerns and land possible solutions is isto isto to hear them in person Therefore will hold a community issues forum entitled Your Coice Your Strength from on Wednesday April 15 fr from 9 to 11 am a.m. at the Redwood Recreation Center on South Redwood Road This is a chance for individuals in the Salt Lake Valley including students staff and faculty to share to-share share their thoughts and solutions concerning housing job loss and creation healthcare food transportation utilities and education wishes to re receive eive feedback from the people they serve and also from individuals whom have insights about these specific issues i I 1 IThe The concerns of the r average average i age ci citizen are valid and important This forum is an opportunity for the people of the Salt Lake Valley to have direct impact on the services and resources that are accessible to those in need When people speak out together they have a ast st stronger ong r voice and can truly effect change Nguyen said Through the forum will identify the concerns and needs of ot the community for forthe forthe forthe the upcoming year The information is used to help determine where where funding g streams stream will Abe be direct directed d toward the next year and which programs get priority If readers are interested in helping out with this event or similar activities with contact Huy Nguyen at at 2444 ext or or visit u. u famil families find safe and a h housing usi g. g LC Hes in crisis du duct tt to tir li pay dIno gageAn Another ih se I offers rs is tenant ten mediation on tt to disputes s ut arid 1 Help 5 h residents stay in Jh 1 i h Hc Head d' d st rt lP q JI J Start rt tt ithe S ak Valley I ct Stait c focuses oh on onI providing 1 J pearly arly hil 1 1 1 development 1 1 nt for pf low low- I 1 ID ct 1 age g three threece e v f romes I i ti 1 i tilie j programs pt l ct AP I. I t 1 ce af 1 i A td 9 g r. r u. u |