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Last week, The Moab Valley Multicultural Center (MVMC) wrapped up this year’s Amiguitos, or “Little friends” afterschool program at Arches National Park.

Ali Harford1 year ago1 year ago

For the final week, the Amiguitos, their families, and volunteer mentors were all treated to a ranger-led talk followed by pizza in the park. The program — funded by Moab RAP tax grant,…

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Multicultural Center looks for new friends

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

MVMC brings Amigos to Amiguitos mentorship program back from hiatus

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A piece of the housing puzzle: County considers workforce housing requirement for new development

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

At its July 19 meeting, the Grand County Commission unanimously approved a resolution to initiate proceedings to amend the county’s land use code, adding a requirement that new developments include a percentage of workforce housing.

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Local housing advocates receive fair housing laws training

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

In June, Local Homelessness Council members received training from the Utah Labor Commission on fair housing laws and how they apply to situations advocates have encountered locally.

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Proposed apartments would increase available homes, but may displace current tenants

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Another Moab trailer park is likely to be redeveloped within the next year. Provo-based development company 2nd Story Capital received unanimous approval from the Moab City Planning Commission to move ahead with plans…

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Moab Museum continues its evolution into modernity with its 2022 programming

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

“We look different, and we are different,” said Forrest Rodgers, executive director of the Moab Museum. “But we haven’t lost our commitment to telling local stories.” Rodgers is referring to a number of…

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Multicultural Center director, Rhiana Medina, celebrates 10 years

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

Before Rhiana Medina started working at the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, she worked in property management in Salt Lake City. “That job exposed me to working with individuals and families in intimate settings,”…

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BEACON serves local students: Org looking for additional staff and community support

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago12 months ago

The Moab BEACON Afterschool program offers a safe, structured space for elementary and middle school students between the end of the school day and 5 p.m—not just good for kids, but a boon…

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Advocates ring alarms about local homelessness, evictions

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

On a slide titled “A Snapshot of Homelessness in Grand County,” data from July of 2019 to June of 2021 showed that an average of 55 individuals were seeking homelessness services every month….

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“Safe Outdoor Living” shed will stock sleeping bags and other items for homeless individuals

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

The Grand County Local Homeless Council is creating a new resource for people experiencing homelessness: a supply of items for surviving outdoors, as a stop-gap measure for people who don’t have other options….

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