Christy Johnson is the Homeless Liaison for the Tooele County School District where she provides services and supplies to the homeless children in Tooele County. Christy has helped more than four hundred students who are classified as homeless in the district.
The Utah Dental Hygienists Association offers mobile dental hygiene care to seniors in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and for those who are homebound. Poor oral health can lead to overall health problems and can complicate diabetes, dementia, and heart conditions. Helping seniors care for their teeth enhances their quality of life.
When my daughter was able to turn in a request form last May, the first teacher on her list was Mrs. Gregory. I knew nothing about her or her teaching style, but my daughter was drawn to her. As this school year approached, she celebrated as she found out who her teacher was. She was […]
We (staff at Slate Canyon Youth Center) feel privileged to nominate Miss Melanie Bliss for the Teacher Feature Award. Melanie Bliss is an extraordinary teacher. She teaches students in short and long term care at Slate Canyon Youth Center for Slate Canyon Academy. Melanie is constantly seeking ways to improve educational opportunities for youth in […]
I cannot say enough already, as we are just 8 weeks into the school year. Ms. Kami Mecham, is a 3rd grader teacher at Providence Hall elementary and is in her 7th year teaching there. She has often been called the student whisper and I know why! She molds and love each child individually regardless […]
Utah Community Action’s mission is to empower individuals, strengthen families and build communities through self-sufficiency and education programs.
They set themselves apart by offering care that starts with solving immediate challenges and continues with programs that provide ongoing support and empowerment.
The Hope Alliance was established to empower lives and to improve social well-being. They partner with communities to provide assistance for impoverished individuals. They offer vision, dental, and medical programs as well as the basic needs like food and water locally and around the world.
The Foundation for Education for Generations is a non-profit organization that helps the refugee community of Utah with education, health, and basic resources to create self-reliant and successful lives in their new communities. Their mission is to support and provide education for underprivileged families domestically and internationally to enhance their lives and opportunities.
Mr. Bushman is the BIGGEST artist in Utah County – at 6 ft. 5in. tall! He also has a very big heart! Working at a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School is not easy for an artist. Sometimes the students do not value the arts as much as the art teacher. Mr. Bushman has […]
For forty years The Family Support Center has been protecting children, strengthening families and preventing child abuse. The center is a not for profit organization that was established in response to a pressing need for short-term crisis and respite care for children at risk for abuse or neglect. Their services have expanded to offer a network of programs to address multifaceted issues facing families today including free care for children through the Crisis Nursery, parenting support, housing, counseling and community classes. They have five locations throughout the Salt Lake valley to serve and provide support to the community.
My daughter, Mishell, was adopted from Ecuador 18 months ago at the age of 11. While Mishell did receive education at her orphanage, that was not the primary focus of her life as she was needed to help care for the younger children in her “casa” (house) as well as help with house chores, thus […]
I have wanted to nominate Janet Sanders for this award and recognition for a while and finally have gotten around to it. There is really no better teacher out there that deserves it more. Janet is an amazing teacher and person. In the 3 years I have worked with her she has been my mentor […]
Shopping for health insurance can be confusing. That's why the not for profit program Take Care Utah is here to help. If you need health insurance, or want to pay less for the coverage you have, now is the time to check out your options before the open enrollment period ends on December 15th.
For eighteen years People’s Health Clinic has provided quality health care to the uninsured of Summit and Wasatch Counties, which includes a diabetes prevention program complete with testing and education for healthy lifestyles. Patients who are at-risk or have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes are encouraged to enroll into the program and are given the tools to self-manage their health. They work with the LiVe Well Center at Intermountain’s Park City Hospital to offer healthy eating education and weekly exercise taught by local physical fitness instructors. Some of the other services include eye and foot exams.
My daughter, Mishell, was adopted from Ecuador 18 months ago at the age of 11. While Mishell did receive education at her orphanage, that was not the primary focus of her life as she was needed to help care for the younger children in her “casa” (house) as well as help with house chores, thus […]
