Box Elder County

Box Elder County is the spot where the Union and Central Pacific Railroads joined their rails and forged the destiny of a nation, the premier birding destination of the Western United States, site of the Spiral Jetty, and home to 58,000 people throughout its 16 cities and towns and nearly 6,000 square miles. Because grassroots engagement is key to making long-term societal change in the initiative A Bolder Way Forward (BWF), the Box Elder Coalition amplifies research-based efforts and brings the BWF message to every city, town, business, neighborhood, and family within the county. The County Coalition collaborates with the Box Elder County Interagency Council. Since the “whole is greater than the sum of the parts,” we look at individuals and organizations currently doing the work in each area of focus (spoke) and elevate existing efforts. By lifting women and girls, we lift all residents.

When we understand the data, in addition to listening and responding to concerns regarding the needs of girls and women in Box Elder County, we will be better able to change harmful or ineffective policies and programs, continue effective action, support effective leaders, identify and solve local problems, and create responsive initiatives for Utah families.

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