We work to create meaningful, lasting change for every individual in Northern Utah through our initiatives and programs and supporting local nonprofits. We strive to create communities where everyone has the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.
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Our programs and services focus on the health, education, and financial stability of our community members. Each of our programs supports one of our main focus areas:
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Education
OUR GOAL: We support the preparation of children to succeed in school and life.
OUR WHY: Children's brains are 90% developed by the age of five. Early and consistent learning leads to future success.
DID YOU KNOW?
66% of children in Northern Utah are starting kindergarten without the foundation to learn.
Less than 1/2 of 3rd graders in Northern Utah are reading at their grade level.
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Financial Stability
OUR GOAL: We build a community of financially stable and independent families.
OUR WHY: Parents that achieve financial self-sufficiency can more easily help and support their children.
DID YOU KNOW?
60% of families are struggling to make ends meet.
Over 75% of 211 calls in Northern Utah are for rental assistance.
The most common reason students dropout of high school is due to family responsibilities - helping financially and with child care for younger siblings.
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Health
OUR GOAL: We work to create healthy communities, one family at a time.
OUR WHY: A healthy diet and proper nutrition are critical for people to grow throughout all stages of life.
DID YOU KNOW?
Just in Ogden, there are 10 food deserts. This means, families do not have access to affordable, quality, fresh food in their residential area.
Almost 1 in 3 children in Central Ogden live in poverty.
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Community Leadership
OUR GOAL: Work in cooperation with others to improve the entire community.
OUR WHY: We have over 80 community partners making up local networks that create meaningful change together. Board diversity is crucial to build a more representative, equitable, and inclusive organization.
DID YOU KNOW?
There are over 950 nonprofit organizations in Northern Utah.
Less than 25% of nonprofit boards reflect the communities they serve.
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PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES WE OFFER
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Community Service Grants provides grants to nonprofit agencies serving Box Elder, Morgan, Weber, and Oneida counties to support collaborative partnerships that help achieve community objectives.
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211 informs community members on how to give and get help. This program connects callers/texters to health and human resources and/or meaningful volunteer opportunities.
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Nonprofit Connection supports local nonprofits to increase their capability and capacity by providing training and resources in the 11 critical domains.
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This AmeriCorps program pairs volunteers with students helping them develop an enthusiasm for learning, a positive-growth mindset, and an increase of self-confidence.
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As part of our Year of Action calendar, United Way of Northern Utah holds community drives throughout the year to collect the most needed items to support our programs and nonprofit partner agencies.
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Also known as Corporate Engagement, United Way's Corporate Connection supports companies in achieving their social responsibility goals. Corporate philanthropy shouldn't be hard, we are here to make it easy for you.
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UWNU's Welcome Baby Program promotes healthy, secure, and enjoyable beginnings for parents, new babies, and family members. The home visitation program utilizes AmeriCorps members and community volunteers to assist families with children from newborn to 36 months.
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Learn with Playgroup engages parents with their children in an education-focused playtime. This volunteer-driven program shares activities and community resources with parents to smoothly transition their child into elementary school.
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United Way of Northern Utah supports:
- United Partnership Council
- Ogden Food Council
- Weber CTC
Learn more about each of the councils here.
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Community Schools foster collaborations between schools and the community stakeholders. This AmeriCorps program improves student and family access to community resources and is adopted by nine schools in Ogden School District.
