Utah Gives Back highlights charities and non-profit organizations serving our community. Learn about their important work by listening each morning, and bookmark this page for ongoing volunteer opportunities as we perform quarterly service projects.
Madeleine Porter
Pamela’s Place: affordable housing for the homeless is open
Pamela's Place is finally open. Pamela Atkinson dedicates her life to helping the homeless.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah Task Force 1 heads to Louisiana to help those in Hurricane Laura’s path
80 members of the Unified Fire Authority’s Utah Task Force 1 are on their way to Louisiana to help people trapped in the path of Hurricane Laura.4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Brain Body Boost (B3)
Healthy kids make engaged students. Children who are active and eating well are more likely to have improved concentration, are happier, and earn higher grades. But too many kids are not getting the exercise and nutrition they need. SelectHealth has created an online, school-based program that helps teachers, students, and parents live the healthiest lives […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Alliance Community Services
Providing services and care in a culturally sensitive way has evolved in our community over the years. When we are culturally competent, we can improve health, economic, and social outcomes and increase the quality of care. Alliance Community Services is a nationally recognized, innovative organization specializing in the delivery of health and human services to […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Big Brothers Big Sisters Utah
For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential. In Utah, they help children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better through mentoring. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah engages children […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Beaver County Children’s Justice Center
Did you know that 1 in 5 kids in Utah will be sexually abused before the age of 18? When this is reported, traditionally, an investigation of the abuse requires multiple interviews by police, social services, medical personnel, and more. The Beaver County Children’s Justice Center aims to change this with their home-like facility that […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Ability Found
In 1988, because of a lack of oxygen at birth, Matthew Robison was born with several disabilities; he was blind, mostly paralyzed, and spoke only a few words. He lived ten years and during that time the Robison family learned that many people with disabilities were in need of, but unable to afford, the assistive […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Latino Behavioral Health Services
The Latino community makes up over 14% of our population equaling over 400,000 people in Utah. Studies show that the Latino community experiences some of the highest health disparities in our state. Poverty and lack of access to healthcare are both risk factors that contribute to high rates of mental and emotional conditions and substance […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
The Green Urban Lunch Box
A college student once wanted to replace the concrete parking lot outside her dorm with a small garden plot, but she knew how difficult it would be to grown vegetables in such an urban environment. Through some brainstorming, they decided to build a mobile greenhouse out of a school bus. This project is now known […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Hope4Utah
Utahns have been social distancing for the last few months to serve the public good and that can come with psychological challenges. The loss of routine, fear of infection, financial burden, and isolation from others can take a tole on our mental health. Hope 4 Utah and Hope Squads throughout the state provide peer-to-peer suicide […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Waste Less Solutions
In Utah, about 600,000 tons of food are wasted every year. Food is thrown away and heads to the landfill which then releases methane gas as the food decomposes. Food waste is responsible for about 8% of global emissions and is the number one item filling our landfills. Dana Williamson took matters into her own […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Utah Gives Back Day
Today, June 25, SelectHealth will be highlighting organizations throughout Utah that make a difference in our community as part of Utah Gives Back day. While quarantine makes gathering in person difficult, there are still many ways to give back and serve in our local community. Hope Squad School-based peer to peer suicide prevention program, based […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Primary Children’s-Water Safety
For 30 years, Primary Children’s Hospital has worked to keep kids safe in our communities. Tragedies can happen in a blink of an eye. With summer and warmer temperatures here, it’s important to be especially careful around water. Drowning is the second leading cause of death among Utah children under the age of 14. Water […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Centro Hispano
Imagine you live in the world where people rarely speak or write your language. You’re trying to get information about taxes, healthcare, and other community resources, but understand…very little. Almost 14% of Utahns are Hispanic, that’s 1 out of 7 people. Centro Hispano empowers Hispanics to have equal access to the information and resources they […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Granite Education Fund
Across Utah, 1 in 7 children suffers from hunger, but in the Granite School District, the number is more than 3 in 5 children! Hunger emerges over periods beyond the school day like the weekends, holidays, and summer. The Granite Education Foundation established a school pantry program and has been delivering food to address hunger. […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Special Enrollment Period (SEP)
Studies show that with layoffs due to COVID-19, 160,000 Utahns are likely to lose their employer-provided health insurance. If you’ve lost your health coverage due to job loss, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period, which allows you to enroll in an Individual or Family plan without having to wait for the fall […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Farmers Market
It’s time to support the great farmers markets across Utah. The Downtown Farmers Market in Salt Lake City is nationally recognized and was created in 1992 by the Downtown Alliance and has become a summer tradition for residents and visitors. Located in historic Pioneer Park, the Saturday Farmers Market has infused vitality into the middle […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Immunizations/Well-Child Check-ups During COVID-19
As families commit to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, pediatricians want to remind parents to continue critical medical care including newborn care and well-child check-ups involving childhood immunizations. Immunizations protect children and our communities from dangerous and deadly diseases. That’s why it’s important that we maintain these visits to keep our kids […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Special Enrollment Period (SEP)
During this difficult time, it’s unfortunate that many Utahns have lost their job and healthcare coverage. If you’ve lost your coverage due to job loss, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period, which allows you to enroll in an Individual or Family plan without having to wait for the Annual Open Enrollment period. […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
GREENbike
Many of us are staying home amid the COVID-19 pandemic as others go to work to provide medical care or keep the grocery stores stocked. GREENbike, Salt Lake City’s non-profit bike share system, is available to help you stay safe and active when making essential trips. They are also offering a one cent annual membership […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Project Protect
We’ve seen heart-wrenching stories of healthcare workers all over the world who are caring for COVID-19 patients without the protections they need and deserve. Utah has come together, once again, to prevent our local hospitals from facing the same situation. Intermountain Healthcare teamed up with the University of Utah, Latter-day Saint Charities, and several Utah […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
COVID-19 How to Help
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19 is creating new needs across our state. Families are struggling to get food and childcare, seniors are feeling lonely without visitors, and nonprofits everywhere are fighting to meet clients’ needs. So, how can you help? First, stay home to keep others safe and be bold about your social distancing so we […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Stay Home
When caring for our neighbors, friends, and the community we often think about gathering together. We are in a time when congregating can lead to the spread the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. The best way to care for those around you is to stay in your home unless you are part of the essential workforce […]4 years ago
