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Faith

Honoring President M. Russell Ballard’s Legacy of Caring For Those In Need

March 03, 2023 03:27 PM
President M. Russell Ballard’s visit to the Ballard Center on its 20th Anniversary was highlighted by the Church News. He highlighted the important work of helping all of God's children feel loved.
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Community

Ballard Startup Success Story: Neonatal Rescue Works to Bring Lifesaving Care to Infants

November 01, 2022 10:30 AM
What started in response to a Ballard Center challenge has now grown into an impactful organization providing lifesaving solutions for infants around the world.
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Community

Nu Skin VP Shares Her Story of Social Impact

September 07, 2022 10:41 AM
In her distinct journey to a social impact role at Nu Skin, Heather Hammond Cruz credits the Ballard Center for giving her the tools and the spark to transform her passion into a career.
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Skills

Co-Creation Through Collaboration

August 01, 2022 11:00 AM
Through its Social Impact Projects program, the Ballard Center provides organizations and students the opportunity to co-create significant social impact locally and abroad.
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Faith

The Legacy of Our Namesake, Melvin J. Ballard

July 01, 2022 11:16 AM
The Ballard Center carries not only Melvin J. Ballard's name, but also his purpose of helping everyday people find hope and meaning in serving others.
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Skills

Topic Dive: The Power of Measurement (Outputs, Outcomes, Impact)

May 18, 2022 02:43 PM
Here at the Ballard Social Impact Center, we use specific terminology when referring to the results produced by a Social Problem Solving Organization (SPSO).
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Community

Changemakers: From Blindness to Sight: Seeing Social Problems with 20/20 Clarity

January 31, 2022 02:35 PM
I’ve been to a lot of parties, but I’ve only been to one where I found out I was virtually blind in one eye. When I was about five years old, my brother had a pirate-themed birthday party, and when my mom came to put on my pirate eye patch, I told her to put it over my left eye, because if she put it over my right one, I wouldn’t be able to see.
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Community

Justin King's Journey From Fish Farm Incubator To Agricultural Investor

September 22, 2011 11:31 AM
Justin King says he had it all in Silicon Valley. But after working with the Ballard Center, King tells The Deseret News that his desire for a more fulfilling role led him to found a fish farm startup in East Africa.
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Announcements

BYU Students Join Initiative Helping Other Students Pay For School Worldwide

January 12, 2011 11:42 AM
The Deseret News covered BYU students helping an innovative micro-loan company make college affordable for impoverished students around the world.
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