Hunger is an unfortunate reality for many in Utah. Stepping up to help those in need is a local organization called Share, Incorporated in Weber County. They are an emergency food delivery service that supplies food to families and individuals in crisis situations. The delivery of food to homes caters to the elderly, disabled, and families with small children who do not have transportation or the financial ability to provide for their families.
In the areas of arts and movement education, special needs students are an underserved population. Often those with special needs have reduced access to dance, theater, and other extra-curricular activities.
You may know that at-risk youth in our community need their emotional, physical, and social needs nurtured. Youth Impact was created to provide a safe and fun environment for the youth in their community at no cost to parents.
At the beginning of a new year, many of us refocus on health, fitness, and positive activities. It's especially important to keep youth active and engaged in the winter-time. Independence High School in Provo is an alternative school that promotes healthy living by providing an after-school athletic program in a safe environment. It supports the physical, emotional, and academic needs of its students.
Centro de la Familia de Utah helps low-income families in many rural areas of Utah access high-quality preschool education, healthcare, parenting classes, and other family services.
February is dental health month. A healthy smile shouldn't be limited to those with financial means. For twenty five years, Salt Lake Donated Dental Services has helped to relieve pain and suffering while preserving the oral health of patients who have no other access to dental care.
What can communities do to fight youth substance abuse? A volunteer-based coalition was formed in Panguitch to provide the educational support and resources necessary to avoid substance abuse by youth.
For more than sixty five years, Your Community Connection (or YCC) Family Crisis Center in Ogden has been dedicated to doing more than just helping. They are about saving and changing lives.
Utah has one of the highest uninsured healthcare rates in the country. Thousands of uninsured in Salt Lake County are in need of psychiatric services. Uninsured children are particularly vulnerable because mental health problems result in long-term skill deficits, school drop-outs, and an increased risk of suicide.
Enhancing fitness and providing positive role models is beneficial to student success. Running Forward is a program at six Title I elementary schools in the Salt Lake City School District offered by student volunteers from the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center.
Cancer takes an enormous financial, emotional, and physical toll on individuals and their families. Needs Beyond Medicine is an organization in Salt Lake City working to decrease the burden that a cancer diagnosis brings, and to increase support for cancer survivors.
Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse (or CAPSA) is a nonprofit organization in Logan, Utah dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Every parent wants to keep their child safe from injury but often are unsure of where to find current prevention guidelines. Safe Kids Iron County is an injury prevention coalition in Southern Utah that provides resources and helps educate the local community about safety matters.
Strengthening families and protecting children is the driving force behind the Child and Family Support Center in Logan. Their efforts provide parents and children with supportive resources aimed at developing and nurturing families. Their services offer abuse and neglect prevention and intervention for children and families.
Piper Benjamin is no longer a teacher, but when she was she went above and beyond expectations. When I was in 4th grade I was sent to this deaf school without knowing any sign language at all. I had significant hearing loss and was attending speech therapy, I was in special education as well before […]
Low Vision Rehabilitation Services was established to help people with vision loss read, write, and do other tasks that are difficult because of their eye condition.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is working toward a world free of MS. They support research for a cure and address the challenges of everyone affected by MS.
Congenital heart defects are one of the most common birth anomalies, affecting over 300 babies in Utah each year. One organization that was founded to support parents and families of children with heart defects is Camp Hawkins.
How can we promote independence, inclusion, and acceptance in communities for people with disabilities? EnableUtah is an organization in Ogden that creates and enhances opportunities to gain independence for adults and children with disabilities.
In an effort to prevent childhood injury and death, Primary Children's Hospital has a safety program aimed at getting everyone to wear a helmet. It's important to wear one every time you roller blade, bike, skateboard, or scooter - no matter what your age.
There are more than 40,000 children fighting cancer in the United States. Here in Salt Lake City, the organization Anything Can Be creates hope and raises awareness in the fight against pediatric cancer, one dream and one photograph at a time. Through the use of powerful imagery and custom photo-shoot experiences, they inspire children battling cancer to believe in the impossible, to believe that Anything Can Be.
The South Franklin Community Center in Provo unites neighborhood residents by providing opportunities that promote education and health. The center provides children access to safe and affordable activities.
What would it mean to you to be able to make a lasting memory with your family? One Wish Cache Valley is a non-profit organization making this happen. They grant wishes to adults facing a life-threatening illness in the Cache Valley area. They make these wishes possible through the generosity and support of the local community.
A strong support system and choice are vital for someone in an abusive relationship. It is through options that individuals are empowered to choose their response to violence. South Valley Services is transforming communities by empowering individuals and families to live free from violence. The organization provides free crisis shelter and supportive services to anyone impacted by family violence.
