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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.

Utah Health Policy Project
Emily Ashmead

Utah Health Policy Project

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. No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical […]
4 years ago
Peoples Health Clinic
Emily Ashmead

Peoples Health Clinic

For twenty years People’s Health Clinic has provided no-cost, quality medical services to the uninsured residents of Summit and Wasatch Counties. They provide services that include pediatrics, chronic disease care and education, vision programs, and mental health services. Their executive director, Beth Armstrong said, “It’s not just about keeping people out of the emergency room, […]
4 years ago
Holding Out Help
Emily Ashmead

Holding Out Help

It is estimated that there are forty to one hundred thousand polygamists living in the Western United States, Canada, and Mexico, with most of them residing around Utah. Tonya, the founder of Holding Out Help, welcomed a family of six to their home after they had fled their polygamous community. She was shocked after hearing […]
4 years ago
Project Homeless Connect
Emily Ashmead

Project Homeless Connect

What if you didn’t have enough money for a haircut? Or a flu shot? What if you only had a bike for transportation and the chain broke, but you couldn’t afford to repair it? Project Homeless Connect is a one-day, one-stop event in Salt Lake City that brings together community volunteers to provide services for […]
4 years ago
Benefits of Being Insured
Emily Ashmead

Benefits of Being Insured

While it’s important to think about others and give back to your community, it’s also important to take care of yourself. Your emotional, mental, and physical health should be addressed consistently and can be the best gift you can give to those you love. To help accomplish this, being insured can make you feel secure, […]
5 years ago
Wasatch Community Foundation
Emily Ashmead

Wasatch Community Foundation

In 2005, there were many different organizations in Wasatch County attempting to do the same work and to fill the needs of county residents. The Wasatch Community Foundation was formed by a dedicated group of volunteers who wanted to have one organization connecting residents in giving and volunteering. Taking the guesswork out of where to […]
5 years ago
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Emily Ashmead

Susan G. Komen Foundation

No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life. Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization and seeks to provide funding for screenings, education, treatment, and psychosocial support to millions worldwide. Their goal is to provide more early detection and effective treatment, more hope, more research, […]
5 years ago
Friends for Sight
Emily Ashmead

Friends for Sight

Vision disorders are the most prevalent disabling childhood condition in the United States. An estimated 58,000 children in Utah struggle in school due to poor eyesight, and only half of those who need vision correction receive it. Friends for Sight is working passionately each day to save sight and change lives. They provide free vision screenings […]
5 years ago
Primary Children’s Pedestrian Safety
Emily Ashmead

Primary Children’s Pedestrian Safety

For over 29 years, Primary Children’s Hospital has worked to keep kids safe in our communities. One of their many goals is to keep kids out of the hospital by avoiding preventable injuries. This includes topics ranging from helmet and ATV safety to Spot the Tot vehicle back over prevention. As we approach the new […]
5 years ago
The Family Support Center
Emily Ashmead

The Family Support Center

For over forty years The Family Support Centers have been protecting children, strengthening families, and preventing child abuse. The centers were established in response to a pressing need for short-term crisis and respite care for children at risk for abuse or neglect. They have expanded to offer a network of programs to address issues facing […]
5 years ago
Fourth Street Clinic
Emily Ashmead

Fourth Street Clinic

The mid-80s brought an economic renewal to Salt Lake City’s downtown that resulted in the demolition of buildings that housed many of our low-income residents.  When this happened, more than a thousand people were cut off from their homes and jobs and unable to afford healthcare. Fourth Street Clinic was created to provide full medical […]
5 years ago
Doctors’ Volunteer Clinic of St. George
Emily Ashmead

Doctors’ Volunteer Clinic of St. George

Back in 1999, Dr. Paul Doxey set up an exam room in the kitchen and bedroom in the local homeless shelter. He saw that many in Washington County were uninsured and unable to afford healthcare, so he gathered a group of volunteer doctors and created the Doctors’ Volunteer Clinic of St. George. In the first […]
5 years ago
Camp Kesem at BYU
Emily Ashmead

Camp Kesem at BYU

Camp Kesem in Utah Valley supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer.  They are part of the largest national organization dedicated to this unique population – supporting children with modern, fun-filled programs that create a lasting community. When a parent finds out they have cancer it affects the whole family, especially the children. The […]
5 years ago
Kimball Arts Festival
Emily Ashmead

Kimball Arts Festival

Art has been shown to relieve stress, encourage creative thinking, and provide other mental health benefits. As you know, anyone can do art! The Kimball Art Center in Park City, inspires and connects people through art by providing experience for everyone through exhibitors, educational art programs, and events. You can sign up for art classes […]
5 years ago
Brigham Suicide Prevention
Emily Ashmead

Brigham Suicide Prevention

Do you know the possible suicide warning signs? If someone talks about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live, getting too much or too little sleep, loss of interest in things they once loved, or giving away prized possessions – it may be time to have an honest conversation with them, listen to their […]
5 years ago
Deseret News Marathon
Emily Ashmead

Deseret News Marathon

First run in 1970, the Deseret News Marathon is the oldest road race in Utah and the 4th oldest marathon west of the continental divide. It’s all happening on July 24th, Pioneer Day, and follows the path the Utah pioneers traveled when they first entered the valley. This day celebrates a part of Utah’s history […]
5 years ago
Junior League of Salt Lake City
Emily Ashmead

Junior League of Salt Lake City

Women have the unique power to look at the world’s problems and find solutions that transform lives and are catalysts for change. This rings true for the Junior League of Salt Lake City, a group of passionate women making our community better for present and future generations through service to the underserved. They represent a […]
5 years ago
Utah Pacific Islander Health Coalition
Emily Ashmead

Utah Pacific Islander Health Coalition

Utah has one of the oldest and largest Pacific Islander communities in the country and has been increasing each year. Because of this increase, Pacific Islander organizations all across Utah came together as the Pacific Islander Health Coalition to address the health disparities and increase access to affordable and culturally sensitive wellness services for the […]
5 years ago
Box Elder Community Food Pantry
Emily Ashmead

Box Elder Community Food Pantry

  Many of us are only a few paychecks away from needing help with childcare, medical care, or the grocery bill. Food pantries are essential to help get food to those who need that extra boost. The Box Elder Community Food Pantry in Brigham City is a customer choice pantry that allows people to choose […]
5 years ago
Blue Butterfly House
Emily Ashmead

Blue Butterfly House

  Most children feel loved by their parents when they spend quality time playing together. This time can be interrupted if court ordered supervised visitation is necessary. Two women in St. George, who had their own families affected by domestic violence and child custody issues, created the Blue Butterfly House so those in need of […]
5 years ago
Adoptive Families Coalition
Emily Ashmead

Adoptive Families Coalition

  Jim and Jackie’s world changed forever when they unexpectedly discovered the severe emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges of their adopted baby. They needed financial support for intensive therapeutic treatment not covered by insurance, but after searching they realized the funding wasn’t out there. So, they started the Adoptive Families Coalition to help families […]
5 years ago
Downtown Alliance
Emily Ashmead

Downtown Alliance

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 […]
5 years ago
Utah Pride Center
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 […]
5 years ago
Select 25
Emily Ashmead

Select 25

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 […]
5 years ago