Greetings from the Department of Community and Culture (DCC). Just over a year ago, I   started my duties at DCC, an agency the Governor has referred to as the heart and soul of   Utah. Working with our talented and passionate employees, we strive to create strong   collaborations and synergies within the Department and within communities throughout Utah.

  DCC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Utah by creating,
  preserving, and promoting community and cultural infrastructure. While we appreciate the   individuality and culture of Utah’s communities, we also celebrate as one community this   state’s great and diverse heritage, both past and present.

  From ending chronic homelessness, funding rural development, and preserving the
  historic past, to honoring cultural diversity, fostering and cultivating the arts, and providing

educational resources, the programs and services provided by the divisions of DCC are unique, but have common values and goals. Collectively, State History, the State Library, Arts and Museums, Housing and Community Development, Indian Affairs, and Ethnic Affairs, united by our Department mission, focus on initiatives that provide meaningful resources for our constituents. 

Why is DCC referred to as the Heart and Soul of Utah? We:

• Have a 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness by the year 2014.
• Provide diverse services to meet the needs of our customers and constituents.
• House the first established Arts Council in the nation.
• Circulate the world’s largest Braille and books on tape collection.
• Strive to make the past a vital part of the present.
• Manage 22 services and invest $59 million in rural Utah for water development, medical clinics, community centers, subsidized housing, airports and infrastructure.
• Promote positive intergovernmental relations with and between Utah’s Native American Tribes.
• Operate bookmobiles in 20 counties, serving 221,988 Utahns.

With a department-wide effort to digitize and enhance access to cultural, financial and technical resources, DCC is an exciting place to be in 2007. With online access, Utahns will eventually be able to see state-owned art, find historical photographs, access government documents and complete applications for state grants. With the synergies created by our six divisions, we champion our role as stewards of Utah’s quality of life.