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Emily Ashmead

Rape Recovery Center

Sexual violence impacts all facets of our community. In 1974 a small group of volunteers initiated a local community rape awareness program. It has since grown into a robust nonprofit to empower those victimized by sexual violence through advocacy, crisis intervention, and therapy and to educate the community about the cause, impact, and prevention of […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Open Doors

Sometimes life throws us some pretty big curve balls that we weren’t expecting. You might feel discouraged and helpless, but all you need is a little direction and a helping hand. Open Doors in Davis County is there to help by providing the resources needed to assist families in finding lasting solutions to poverty, preventing […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

USU Mental Health First Aid

We’re all familiar with first aid – you can bandage a scrape, clean a cut, or know to take someone to the hospital with a broken arm. But what if you see or know someone going through a mental health crisis like having a panic attack or a friend tells you they’re depressed? Utah State […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Read Across America Day

“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” So said Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. It is clever phrasing for such an important task. Reading to children is one of the best things we can do to help them get on and stay on […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Love Letters Challenge

Remember as a child when you’d ask to get the mail just in case there was something for you? And those few days out of the year filled you with such joy when someone thought to write you a letter? Well, those feelings don’t just go away once you grow up. This week, we challenge […]

3 years ago

Ike Yospe

Love Letters Challenge

Join us during the month of February and write a letter to a Utah Senior! It is the month of love, after all!

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Tooele County School District

Did you know students experiencing homelessness may exhibit excessive tardiness or absences, are more likely to miss homework assignments, and may lack a support system or guidance? The Tooele County School District provides services and supplies to children experiencing homelessness in Tooele County. They have helped hundreds of students in the district by providing basic […]

3 years ago

Madeleine Porter

Park City firefighter gives kidney through anonymous donation

Even though Henry Evans is a Park City firefighter, he won't let the nerves of giving his kidney through a donation get to him.

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

South Valley Services

We usually think of home as a safe place; that the place you spend most of your time should be a place you want to be. But in many people’s lives, it’s the most dangerous. How do we help all those people whose homes are not safe? South Valley Services strives to end family violence […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Fit to Recover

Fit to Recover started with three people and a boombox in Sugarhouse Park. It has grown into a large community and safe place for people in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse to connect. Members of this community support one another in physical activity, community gathering, nutritional support, and creative endeavors. They have a gym, […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

SelectHealth Awards

Do you know of a program that supports the community? Or an organization that changes the lives of those around you? The SelectHealth Awards supports 20 organizations each year with an award worth over $23,000. Award winners promote health and wellness, assist individuals with special needs, create safe environments, and build strong communities. Whether it’s keeping […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Live Well-Goal Setting

It’s not a diet. It’s not a boot camp. It’s not about the perfect body. It’s not about the quick fix, a six-week program, a band-aid, a fad. It’s a lifestyle, not a crash course. It’s about learning how to live well. We know that health is more than just going on a run, it’s […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Encircle

In these challenging times, connection is more important than ever, especially if you are dealing with concerns that feel beyond your control. Encircle Family and Youth Resource Center has served Utah’s LGBTQ+ youth and their families since 2016. They build homes in communities across Utah, which provide life-affirming programming and subsidized mental health therapy services […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Open Enrollment

No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical care at some point, so having health insurance can protect you from unexpected, high medical costs and offer you the freedom to choose a provider that fits your needs. Utahns are currently able to sign up for health insurance and may be […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Day One

Mental health is just as important as physical health. That’s why Day One, a nonprofit in Harrisville, is dedicated to fostering resiliency in families and individuals because that’s what gets us through tough times. Day One provides quality therapeutic, educational, and support services to underserved people throughout Utah. They believe that education is key to […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to connect with family, eat delicious homemade food, and give thanks. I also hope that we can take time to look after our communities. The benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family, and your community. Giving to others reduces stress, can increase a skill, and promote our mental […]

3 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Utah Health Policy Project – Take Care Utah

Shopping for health insurance can sometimes be confusing and stressful. That’s why Take Care Utah is here to help. Utahns are currently able to sign up for health insurance and may be able to receive financial assistance during the Open Enrollment period for Individual and Family plans. No one plans to get sick or hurt, […]

4 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Cache County School District/Project AWARE

Staying home from school, away from friends, and normal activities can feel really hard. Being social helps us manage stress and stay mentally healthy. When we are distanced from friends it can lead to feelings of worry, depression, and loneliness. Cache County School District has helped so many students to feel more connected through their […]

4 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Spirit of Utah

You may find yourself overwhelmed with the events of 2020; it’s been a trying time for many of us. Though we have seen discord between some, we have seen many more acts of kindness, service in abundance, and found meaningful connection in alternative ways. We’ve connected through video calls and emails, learned new hobbies like […]

4 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Flu Vaccination

Utah is widely recognized as a healthy place to live, work, do business, and raise a family. This includes our easy access to physical activities like hiking and biking trails, a strong sense of community, and great access to healthcare. Public health affects every Utahan including detecting and preventing infectious diseases by getting immunized regularly, […]

4 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House is a 126-year-old nonprofit in Salt Lake City that provides daycare for children 15 months old to 12 years old, and supervised activities for adults 18 and older that need constant care during the day. They provide a wide range of programs including youth summer programs, preschool, adult day care, and support services […]

4 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Head Start

Head Start is a federally funded preschool program that promotes school readiness to children from low-income families by supporting the development of the whole child. Social and emotional well-being in early childhood predicts favorable behavioral and academic adjustments as children get older. There are Head Start programs all over Utah including Davis Head Start. They […]

4 years ago

Emily Ashmead

SelectHealth Awards

Can you think of an organization or person that inspires you? Most likely, they have qualities you aim to possess or are passionate about something that excites you. All across Utah, there are organizations who are helping those in need and making our state a better place. SelectHealth seeks out incredible causes that support our […]

4 years ago

Emily Ashmead

Utah Pride Center

The Utah Pride Center strives for a thriving LGBTQ+ community in Utah by providing a safe and welcoming space for education, partnerships, services, and events that advance health, wellness, and success. The center provides individual and family counseling, services and advocacy for seniors, addiction recovery, suicide prevention services, youth and family programs, and more. If […]