Iron County

Iron County is a center of culture, history, and natural beauty, often referred to as the “gateway to Utah’s national parks.” The Utah Shakespeare Festival at Southern Utah University entertains and educates both locals and visitors from across the globe. Because grassroots engagement is key to making long-term societal change in the initiative A Bolder Way Forward (BWF), the Iron County Coalition is part of the BWF Five-County Regional Coalition including Beaver, Garfield, Kane, and Washington Counties, which together amplify research-based efforts and bring the BWF message to every city, town, business, neighborhood, and family.  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 Iron 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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