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.
Emily Ashmead
COVID-19 Frontline Workers
Research on gratitude has shown that it can be a powerful method to increase our well-being. It can increase happiness and positive emotions that strengthen connections and lead to a healthier lifestyle. While most of us are being safe by staying home, frontline workers are working tirelessly to take care of patients, keep the grocery […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Helping Organizations
As we scroll through our news feeds it can be full of cynical stories and comments, but it’s important to remember that disasters and crises bring out the best in us. Neighbors are singing from their balconies, children are painting rainbows to tape to their windows, and organizations are stepping up to help those in […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Safe Service: Three Ways to Give Back
Filling days with purpose and routine during this unusual time can be challenging. However, there is a way to add extra moments of meaning to your day, and that is by serving others.4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Coronavirus Symptoms
Intermountain – Coronavirus The signs of the novel coronavirus- COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, with severity ranging from mild to severe. Coronaviruses have existed as a cause for common respiratory illnesses, COVID-19 is a new strain. Currently, the risk you have is low unless you have traveled into an infected region […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Coronavirus Prevention
As the news about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 grows, it’s important to know how to protect yourself and your family. This will also protect you from other respiratory illness and viruses such as the flu and the common cold. The most important safety measure is proper hand hygiene with soap and water numerous times daily. […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
University Neighborhood Partners
Salt Lake City is a resettlement city for refugees and immigrants from all over the world. Over years of collaborating with the community, University Neighborhood Partners recognized a significant interest in pathways to higher education and the need for culturally responsive mental health support. They created a space to bring together community members, educators, clinicians, […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
United Way of Salt Lake City
Our community faces many challenges including poverty, poor health, and lagging educational achievement. United Way of Salt Lake works on the tough issues by engaging organizations, businesses, schools, and individuals to fix complex social problems. They build partnerships to connect people in need to the right services at the right time through 211. Then they […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Smart Smiles
According to the CDC, cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States, the good news is that cavities are preventable. Smart Smiles is a school-based oral health program that focuses on dental disease prevention. They provide care to children at school to ensure they have access to oral […]4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
People across the country are helping an elderly Utah woman buy a house
NORTHERN UTAH – Jeremi Harnack never expected to be working as a cashier at age 69. But then her husband lost their life savings in a series of Nigerian and romance scams he hid from her. Harnack’s husband never apologized for what happened, so the longtime housewife and mom says she divorced him and got […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Scenic View Academy
Utah has one of the highest rates of autism in the nation. Nearly 1 of every 54 children born in Utah is on the autism spectrum. The vast majority of autism services and resources are directed toward supporting children, but they will soon grow into adults and struggle to get the support they need to […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Seager Memorial Clinic
The Seager Memorial Clinic in Ogden has been open for more than 30 years and serves those experiencing homelessness and low-income families of northern Utah. Free medical, dental, and mental health care is provided by volunteer doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and staff. They believe in equipping people with the medication, health care access, and information […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
First Step House
Affordable housing continues to be a top concern for Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas. Organizations are coming together to take responsibility and make a difference. First Step House provides treatment, housing, and employment services to low-income people experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental health conditions. Last year, they served over 1,000 people […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Safe Harbor Crisis Center
Sexual assault and domestic violence are often seen as women’s issues, but these crimes know no limits – gender identity, sexual orientation, income, religion, or neighborhood. Safe Harbor Crisis Center is there to help without judgement and is the first and ONLY domestic violence and rape crisis center in Davis County. They provide shelter, supportive […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Running Forward
Building character and self-confidence are both important for children navigating life’s challenges, especially in school. Running Forward is a program that helps elementary school students do that by encouraging healthy habits and perseverance through walking, running, and other physical activities. Running Forward started as a service project directed by University of Utah students, but has […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Volunteers of America
Volunteers of America Utah helps vulnerable people who are struggling with homelessness, mental illness, or addition. They are taking steps forward to break down barriers and guide those in need on a journey of self-reliance. Their programs include homeless services, shelter and resource centers, addiction facilities, counseling, housing, and supportive services to facilitate life-long well-being […]4 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 support 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 […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
211
If you need help with food, housing, disaster relief, employment, or education would you know who to call? 211 is the most comprehensive locally sourced social services information in the U.S. They have teams of compassionate, highly trained specialists that are available 24/7 to help you access the best local resources and services to address […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Holiday Message
During this holiday season, SelectHealth would like to acknowledge all the local organizations and volunteers making a difference in the communities across our great state. Utah Gives Back is a program that brings together the collective efforts of many. In 2019, we were able to recognize over 40 organizations and gather volunteers to give their […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Maliheh Free Clinic
The Maliheh Free Clinic is on a mission to reverse the cycle of poverty and suffering created by poor health, by providing free, high-quality medical care to low-income, uninsured Utah families. They treat everyone with respect, fairness, and compassion so no one leaves without hope. Access to regular health care significantly contributes to the well-being […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Jordan Education Foundation
Getting a quality education can set you up for success now and later in life. Having support along the way impacts this success in so many ways. The Jordan Education Foundation enhances educational experiences and fuels students by providing them financial support and resources to classrooms, students, and programs in the Jordan School District. They […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Catholic Community Services
Twin brothers Hector and Martin immigrated to the U.S. with their father 15 years ago. What little money they had went to paying rent, food, and other bills and there was nothing left for green card application fees. When their 18th birthday came they had to apply as adults and were afraid they’d be forced […]4 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 […]4 years ago
Emily Ashmead
USANA Kids Eat
One in five children in Utah suffers from hunger, especially over the weekends when school and other programs are not available to provide food. USANA Kids Eat is a backpack program that provides food for these children on the weekends. They identify at-risk children and help supply their nutritional needs. Each backpack has enough food […]4 years ago
