Enriching, empowering and educating children and adults through quality and affordable preschool and day care services is the mission of our guests on this podcast, Jennifer Nuttall and Jennifer Bean of Neighborhood House (established in 1894!). Join us for an inspiring podcast where we deep dive into their transformative vision to provide resources and opportunities to create successful, happy, and healthy families.

Podcasters: Devan Romano & Merry Osborne (sitting in for Doug Hansen)

When we think about strengthening our community, empowering youth, and improving access to nutrition, we might not think that the answer could be found in the garden. In this episode of the Tanner Impact Podcast, Georgina Griffith-Yates, Executive Director of Wasatch Community Gardens, discusses the positive impact they are having through community gardening and related activities.

Navigating the complex path to meaningful employment opportunities can be difficult for anyone, but for those with mental health disabilities or those who have struggled with homelessness or other economic hardship, it can be nearly impossible. Advantage Services, a Salt Lake City based nonprofit organization, was founded in 1992 with a mission of helping individuals experiencing chronic unemployment and other difficult challenges in their lives.  We hope you enjoy learning more about the positive impact Advantage Services is having on individuals and our community. Join Tanner Impact podcasters Doug and Devan for an insightful episode into this critical issue with Rob Ferris (CEO) and Jared Arvanitas (Operations Manager)!

Life can feel very overwhelming for parents of children with developmental disabilities as well as for the children themselves!  This is especially true as these children transition into adulthood and less programs are available to help and support them.  In this episode, we highlight a terrific organization, the Columbus Community Center, that has provided hope to these parents and their children for over 50 years by providing meaningful support, programs, and employment opportunities.  We are confident you will enjoy our conversation with Kristy Chambers (CEO) and Monica Owen (Chief Development Officer) as much as we did!

Leprosy has been affecting lives for thousands of years and was present even in the oldest civilizations; it has been a significant cause of fear, disability, and isolation for those within its reach. In this episode of Tanner’s Impact Podcast, Becky Douglas, founder and current board member of Rising Star Outreach, shares with us how Rising Star Outreach is empowering individuals and families to rise above the stigma associated with leprosy and to live healthy and productive lives through quality education, medical care, and community economic development.

Patterns of disconnection can affect our identity, emotions, and physiological ability to connect with others. Lennie Knowlton and Jen Holmberg at Project Connection are on a mission to provide accessible mental health services and create a network of strong community partnerships to help individuals find, foster and celebrate connected lives.

 Tune in as part of mental health awareness month as Lennie and Jen share more about removing barriers to mental wellness in our community!

Providing medical respite and end-of-life care for those experiencing homelessness” – That is the mission of Jill Olmstead and her team at renown Utah Non-Profit The Inn Between. Recovery from illness, preparation for medical procedures, and even end of life care are complex situations even with abundant resources, but imagine what the process would be like without caregivers, insurance, or a home. When the homeless among us are too healthy for a hospital but too sick to manage life on the streets, The Inn Between fills the void, providing loving dignity and instrumental medical support.

Tune in as Jill shares the captivating story of the Inn Between and expands our vision of the experiences of those facing medical challenges and end-of-life needs in the face of homelessness.

Nonprofit organizations make a huge difference in our communities! But who is helping them succeed?

In this month's episode of Tanner’s Impact podcast, Jill Bennett, Executive Director of Utah Nonprofits Association, shares their mission to unify, elevate, and strengthen Utah's nonprofits so they, in turn, can successfully build happy, healthy, and resilient communities.

Forever homes for homeless pets! That’s the mission of today’s Impact Podcast guest. From its humble start, Best Friends Animal Society has grown into one of the most recognized and respected nonprofit organizations in the country. Enjoy our heartwarming conversation with Francis Battista, Co-Founder and Board Chair, as he highlights accomplishments and the ongoing pursuit of a day when there are no more homeless pets!