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 […]
Caring through action makes for a better community
I love this time of year. For all that’s wrong in the world, this is the season of “Good Will.” I see it in different businesses as someone wearing felt reindeer antlers greets a customer with extra joy. I see it on social media when people set up a pantry for families who are struggling […]
Utah Food Bank opening new warehouse facility to help families in need
Over the past few months, a large warehouse has appeared alongside I-15 near the Walmart in Springville. That in and of itself isn’t a terribly unusual sight with how much south Utah Country has been growing; however the “Utah Food Bank” signage made it clear that this wasn’t “just another warehouse;” this had the potential […]
Springville Kiwanis Club Annual Food Drive & Sub-for-Santa Project Needs You
The Springville Kiwanis Club is working with community and business leaders to prepare for the annual Food Drive/Sub-4-Santa Project on December 9, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the old Springville gym behind the Museum at 26 E. 400 S., Springville. With the support and generosity of Springville residents for over 30 years, […]
RSVP AmeriCorps Seniors: Empowering Seniors to Make a Lasting Impact in Communities
In the heart of Utah County, a group of local heroes quietly but steadfastly shapes our community for the better. More than 250 senior volunteers donated more than 15,800 hours last year as RSVP volunteers. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), an AmeriCorps Seniors initiative launched over five decades ago, empowers individuals aged 55 […]
Local woman receives second chance at life after rare heart condition, husband paying it forward
In November of 2018, a 24-year-old newlywed was dealt a card in life that no young woman should have to accept. Unlike most 24-year-olds in the prime of their lives, Violette Gubler was tired every day, had difficulty breathing normally, and was experiencing severe chest pains. After a series of tests, it was determined that […]
