This year, as part of its Random Acts of Goodness, two Utah-based companies rallied employees and customers to donate boxes and boxes of toys, games and more to give to kids in need through Community Action Services and Food Bank. “It takes everyone working...
It’s hard to feel the holiday spirit when your stomach is empty and you don’t know where or when you’ll get your next meal. That’s the circumstance in which 14 percent of Utah County residents find themselves, and the shelves at the...
Every year, thousands of refugees are forced from their homes and some make their way to the United States in search of a safer life. Each year, charitable organizations resettle only 1,200 refugees in Utah. Many will find jobs, but they’ll only earn an...
Do you know what “services” stand for in Community Action Services and Food Bank? Do you know that you don’t have to be in a low-income family to use our services? Many people are not aware of all the programs we offer to our community. Some of them can...
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...
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...
