Ballard Center for Social Impact at BYU Marriott

Ballard Center for Social Impact at BYU Marriott Advancing social innovation through education, research and experiential learning Join us to learn about social problems and how to solve them.

09/03/2026

Elder Quinn S. Millington reminds us that God knows and cares about us, and we can see miracles in this work if we look for them.

When we bring together spiritual and temporal needs, we can care for people more fully and help them flourish.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel by clicking the link in our bio.

09/01/2026

Round 3 of the Bigger and Better challenge: showed up and gave a signed football and Cosmo appearance.

Check back later this month for details on how to bid on the donated items and experiences to support the Community Action Services and Food Bank!

08/24/2026

Round 2 of the “Bigger & Better” Challenge is here! 👀

This time, we picked up a BYU-branded hammock, BYU Minky Couture blanket, and an Ilgu from the BYU Store. Not a bad upgrade from a Cougar Boulevard sign!

We’ve still got 7 more rounds to go. Follow along to see what we collect!
What do you think we’ll get next? 👀

08/14/2026

Our first “Bigger & Better” item is officially in!

From a can of green beans to a Cougar Boulevard sign. Not a bad start! 👀

We still have 8 more rounds to go as we compete with teams across Utah County to support the Community Action Services and Food Bank Auction this fall.

Follow along to see what we collect next, and just how much bigger and better the total can get.

Stay tuned to see what beats a Cougar Boulevard sign! 👀

08/13/2026

What role can you play in solving social problems?

Rebecca Middleton, Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer at World Food Program USA shares her thoughts about working on hunger initiatives, and the challenges and joy that come from engaging in this work.

Watch the full video through the link in our profile!

08/11/2026

Cougs Against Hunger 💙

Get to know BYU's team taking on the 2026 Bigger & Better Challenge!

The team has one goal: increase flourishing in our community by supporting the local food bank.

Follow along as we compete with teams across Utah County through 9 rounds of collecting "Bigger and Better" donation items and experiences for the Community Action Services and Food Bank Auction this fall.

Check out what we collect along the way, and see just how far the total contribution value can rise.

Stay tuned to see what we get that's better than green beans 🥫!

08/10/2026

We all want to do good, but what does it mean to DO GOOD. BETTER.®?

Check out what doing good better means to these students, faculty, and practitioners who are involved in our Ballard Center community.

What is something you have learned that has helped you Do Good. Better.?

08/06/2026

It might not look like much now... but this can of green beans is about to become something Bigger & Better. 🤩

BYU's team, Cougs Against Hunger, is taking on the Bigger & Better Auction challenge hosted by in Provo!

We've been given one can of green beans, and our mission is simple: get 9 donated items or experiences that keep getting Bigger & Better!

We're competing against teams across Utah County to see who can collect the most valuable donation for the auction. All of the proceeds will go to our local community food bank, which also benefits many of our students here on campus.

Follow along as we go out into the community, gather items, and see just how far one can of green beans can go to support the fight against food insecurity.

What would YOU give that's Bigger & Better?

DO GOOD. BETTER. this summer! 🌞 Our director, Eva Witesman, PhD, will be teaching at Education Week August 17–21 at BYU...
07/31/2026

DO GOOD. BETTER. this summer! 🌞

Our director, Eva Witesman, PhD, will be teaching at Education Week August 17–21 at BYU Provo.

Eva will explore how we can better care for those in need, and how faith can empower meaningful social impact work.

Join thousands of learners on campus this August and be part of the conversation. Sign up through the link in our bio!

07/17/2026

The most meaningful lessons often come from the relationships we build and the stories we're invited to hear.

Hear more about Kiki's experience in Morocco by watching the full video on our YouTube channel. Link in bio!

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