Rachel and her family lived in a mid-sized city in a middle-class neighborhood. She lived in a bubble of comfort and stability but knew that not far from her people were struggling to pay bills or have enough food for their families. She wanted to help, but she felt...
If you’re like 40 percent of Americans, you’ve probably set a New Year’s resolution. And if you’re like most of them, you’re pretty close to failing to keep it. But don’t give up! Just because people are already failing—or...
We’re all familiar with the internal debate: Should I help the person on the side of the road or should I keep walking? Do they need help or are they lying? The reasons why people are panhandling vary widely, so there is no easy answer. A study by the Provo police in...
A new Trader Joe’s opening in your neighborhood may seem like good news, but it can contribute to the food insecurity of our poorest neighbors. When people struggle to provide regular meals for their family, high-end grocery stores are not a realistic option, even if...
Sean and Cami wanted to buy a home, but they didn’t know where to start. They didn’t know anything about their credit, how much they needed for a downpayment, or what their budget should be. But with the homebuyer education courses from Community Action...
Jessica is a student who wants more out of her college experience than classes and work. Like most students, she’s busy. She has classes to attend, homework to finish, a job to do, and a social life to fit in somewhere. But she knows that including community...
