Project Human Dignity, spearheaded by the Utah Impact Partnership—a philanthropic consortium—is at the forefront of transforming Utah's approach to homelessness.
This initiative aims to shed light on the causes and solutions to homelessness, creating a statewide movement of empathy and support for those in need.
Through the collective efforts of community activists, housing and mental health experts, emergency responders, elected officials, and service providers from both public and nonprofit sectors, we are committed to achieving "functional zero" homelessness in Utah, ensuring everyone has access to necessary housing, services, and resources - and we are accountable as a community for our collective investment and care.
Our vision includes a community fully engaged in responsible resource management and proactive involvement, driving societal change, action, and empathy. Become an "Impact Partner" and learn more at www.projecthumandignity.org.
Philanthropy magnified.
IMPACT ELEVATED.
We seek to provide public leadership, catalyze change and unite Utah's philanthropic, civic, and business leaders and their resources to solve our community's most critical issues.
The Utah Impact Partnership strives to improve decision-making to solutions for homelessness and housing instability, social mobility, civil discourse, economic prosperity, community development, and preparing for growth in Utah.
UTAH IMPACT
PARTNERSHIP FUND
The Utah Impact Partnership (UIP) is matching the State of Utah's $15 million with an additional $15 million from community sources.
These funds will boost statewide homeless services, following guidelines set by the Utah Homeless Council and aligned with new planning and accountability measures.
The Community Foundation of Utah stewards the Utah Impact Partnership Fund to coordinate and facilitate philanthropic investments on behalf of the Utah Impact Partnership.
RECENT IMPACT FUND DISBURSEMENTS
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$1 million to Friends of Switchpoint, Inc. to open deeply affordable housing at the Point
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$1.5 million to Volunteers of America, Utah for the purchase of the Redwood Road Detox Facility
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$187,000 to Youth Futures for the Cedar City Youth Emergency Shelter and transitional housing
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$1.1 million to Friends of Switchpoint to launch The Point at Fairpark, a deeply affordable housing project
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$1.7M to Friends of Switchpoint for housing for those with challenging mental health needs.
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$700,000 to support 60 apartments for individuals at or below 30% of the area median income. Residents of the project will receive supportive services from Davis Behavioral Health.
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$600,000 to Shelter the Homeless to improve the health and housing outcomes for 165 individuals experiencing homelessness who are medically frail in Sandy City
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$400,000 to Shelter the Homeless for 100 families with critical emergency shelter and wrap-around services and supports.
History
2020
Philanthropic consortium is recommended by Kem C. Gardner Center, in their "Assessment for Utah Homeless Services Governance Structure, encouraging funders to unite for its establishment.
2021
The Utah Impact Partnership established and commits to raise $15M to match with $15M from State of Utah for strategic impacts on homeless in concert with strategic governance reforms.
2023
Over $15M in direct matching funds have been raised, thanks in part to our “last dollar” donor the George and Delores Doré Eccles Foundation, with additional initiatives in the millions, benefiting housing, mental health, and emergency services. We’ve launched a second round of match grants with $1m from the Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation.
Our Partnership
Discover the influential philanthropic leaders partnering with the Utah Impact Partnership. Our coalition, including key individuals and organizations, is dedicated to making a significant impact in our community.