Teaching by Example
Andrew Lovell remembers his difficult transition to sixth grade as a youth, and as a sixth grade teacher, tries to set an example for his students Andrew Lovell teaches sixth grade at Westside Elementary in Springville. He’s been teaching school for six years now and when asked what factors led to him becoming a teacher he was […]
Woman strives to financial stability in midst of pandemic
When Lucia Leon first moved to Utah from Venezuela in 2014, she needed a little help while she was getting on her feet, so she went to a local food pantry. Once she had a job, she stopped using the food pantry, grateful for how the service benefited her as she started her new life. […]
Local Food Pantry is on mission to make life easier
Tabitha’s Way Tabitha’s Way is a local food pantry that was founded in 2010 by Wendy and Jody Osborne. It all began because Wendy Osborne felt inspired to open the charity and collect donations for the food insecure. Tabitha’s Way offers temporary food assistance to help members of the community get through tough times. Today, […]
This Year, More Than Ever, Reminds Us of the Need to Help Our Neighbors
When Christmas time comes, there seems to be an overall softening that happens through the world. The Holiday season seems to remind us of those we care about, and those around us who may be without. This year, more than most years, the need is even greater for us to help our neighbors. Few of […]
A Candle at Christmas in Memory of Departed Loved Ones
Nineteen years ago, Brent and Reta Tischner of Salem started a tender tradition on Christmas Eve by inviting families or individuals to light a candle to place on the grave of a departed loved one. The event began in the Salem Cemetery but quickly spread to Spanish Fork and all the surrounding communities. Being able […]
Sub for Santa volunteers strive to bring joy to struggling families
United Way’s Sub for Santa is working to make sure that families in Utah County are still able to enjoy the holidays. With the worldwide pandemic, some families are now in more need than ever. And people are still looking for a way to serve. For families who are looking for help, the application process […]
Kamy’s Pantry
Neighborhood Pantry Dedicated to Local Girl Helps Combat Hunger in Payson Tucked behind the sidewalk on 1175 East 100 North in Payson is a bright pink box standing about 4 feet tall. The glass door on the front is labeled with the words “Kamy’s Neighborhood Pantry,” and there are various food items inside. Many people in […]
Lilly Pad Project
The Lilly Pad Project, a local charity co-founded by Natalie Olsen and Chelsea Rowley, seeks to offer comfort to families of stillborn and miscarried babies through volunteer-donated bereavement kits. Each kit contains keepsake items for both the mother and the lost child, including a stuffed animal, blanket, and bracelet. These items may seem small, but […]
Children are going hungry and there are ways you can help
By now, most kids in Utah have gone back to school, either in-person or online. They’re wearing their masks and pulling out their textbooks or logging into their virtual classrooms on Chromebooks. This school year will be different than any other before in most of our lifetimes. But what hasn’t changed is that we still […]
Fundraising platform helps charities reach donors, goals
By Luke Brandley A Good Cause Global, LLC is a family owned and operated business. Three brothers got together with ambition to offer the absolute best fundraising and donating solution. aGoodCause.com is a free and secure platform that allows you to create, manage, donate, and market your cause with one easy to use service. Key […]
