Local Father and Son Join Volunteer Efforts to Build a Counseling Center for Victims of Child Abuse in Samoa
On June 24, Nephi resident Clint Roberts and his 17-year-old son, Blake, traveled to Apia, Samoa for two and a half weeks. They made the 6,000-mile plane trip to engage in a challenging but highly rewarding volunteer effort with the nonprofit organization Humanitarian Experience (HXP). Their objective: to help build a children’s counseling center/refuge on […]
Volunteers Needed for the Springville Kiwanis Club Scone Booth
As we approach the summer season, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Springville’s beloved Art City Days celebration. Among the highlights of this festive occasion is the annual scone booth fundraiser organized by the Springville Kiwanis. This fundraiser has become a staple of Art City Days and a community favorite, drawing in crowds of eager […]
Donating Garden Surplus to Tabitha’s Way: Growing Generosity and Health
As spring takes full bloom, Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry invites the community to participate in “Gifts from the Garden” Month this May. In an effort to address the scarcity of fresh produce available to those facing food insecurity, Tabitha’s Way encourages local gardeners and farmers to plant an extra plant, pot, or row specifically […]
Merit Academy Continues Its Mission to Support Education in Kenya
Since 2011, Merit Academy in Springville has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students halfway across the globe. Partnering with the nonprofit organization Kenya Keys, Merit Academy took its first step by assisting Mtulu Primary School, an elementary school in Kenya, Africa. Their initial project involved the construction of a much-needed […]
A tale of two young men with life altering accidents causing paralysis and confinement to wheelchair life
I want to tell you two stories of two young men who were ripe with promise, and life changed in an instant. These are two stories that could have continued in tragedy, but with the help of a local organization, both men have found ways to thrive. Boy A: At age 14 ½, he was […]
Utah Valley Rides Seeking Volunteers to Transport Seniors
As we age, the specter of financial insecurity looms larger, compounded by health concerns and diminishing mobility. Many seniors find themselves grappling with the question: Will my life’s work sustain me through the twilight years? Utah Valley Rides steps in to alleviate some of these worries, offering transportation services to seniors facing limited mobility options. […]
Community provides unique valentines for adults with special needs
In late January, a businesswoman from central Utah was in the Salt Lake City area to attend meetings. On her way out of town, she stopped by a facility for adults with special needs to visit her aunt who lived there. She tries to visit her sweet aunt every chance she gets, but it is […]
Spanish Fork Rotary Club Supports Landmark High School’s Nebo Pantry
O It is a wonderful time of year for giving, and the Spanish Fork Rotarians are always focused on looking for ways to serve our community. Recently, we collected donations for the Nebo School District’s Nebo Pantry and were able to provide coats, hygiene items and food at our visit to Landmark High School on […]
Community rallies around Ghanaian family in need, parents hope for family to reunite soon
Dickerson Automotive donated a car to a family in need just in time for Christmas as part of its Wheels With Heart program, and one woman close to the family said that she couldn’t think of a more deserving family. It was seven years ago when Rebecca Rivas first met Sulelumana “Sule” Issah when she […]
Santaquin City Bike 4 Kidz Event
For the second year in a row Santaquin City has participated in the FB4K Free Bikes 4 Kidz event where 18 youth from four Santaquin Elementary Schools received free bikes. The event was coordinated by Mayor Dan Olson, Council member Jeff Siddoway, Miss Santaquin team, Santaquin resident Michael Romero, and supported by Santaquin Community Services […]