OGDEN, UT January 19, 2023— Northern Utah Nonprofit organizations were anxious to share their extraordinary plans to contribute to their community in the areas of health, education and financial stability.

“This month, we were able to award 41 nonprofit organizations with grants to pursue theirinitiatives,” said United Way of Northern Utah (UWNU) Community Resource Coordinator Heather Crockett.

“It’s incredible to see their reach. Collectively, these programs serve more thanone-third of the population. This speaks to the huge impact Nonprofits have in our communities.”

“Just this year alone over $430,000 in Community Service Grants were requested,” said Community Resource Director Danielle Collier. “There’s a huge need and although we are thankful to have given $200,000, we are actively looking for more partners to help us fund these exceptional community service programs so they can get funded for the full amount they ask for.”

“We are passionate about preparing children to succeed in school and life, developing acommunity of healthy individuals, and building a community of financially stable and independentfamilies,” said Crockett.

“Just look at the inspiring awardees and all they are accomplishing.”

Agencies Awarded in Education:

• Ogden Contemporary Arts Art classes for at risk youth
• Utah Neighborhood Connection After school program
• PCAUHome visits for young children
• Utah Humanities Higher education opportunities
• Shaken Baby National Center Software development
• Weber Adult Education ESL Program
• EnableUtahEnable Utah Job Training and Placement Program
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis Odyssey Elementary
• Box Elder School Foundation Classroom supplements for Science, Math and Reading
• Crossroads of the West Council Increasing Youth Outcomes through Summer Camps and Ropes Course
• Free Community Meal Free Community Meal
• Ogden Nature Center Nature Education Programs
• Ogden School Foundation 5th Grade College Bound Program
• Ogden-Weber Technical College Foundation YouthBuild Program (YB) 
• Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind Education Foundation Assistive Devices and Technology for Deaf and Blind Children
• Brigham City Fine Arts Center Theater program for youth
• Youth Impact Study Hall

Agencies Awarded in Health: 

• YCC Homeless DV victims
• Box Elder Community Pantry Feeding community
• Soar Drug rehab
• Acts Six Soup Kitchen Weekly hot meals
• Roads to Independence Exercise for independence
• Oneida Crisis Center Healthy Relationships Outreach for Teens
• American Heros Project Vet PTSD Program
• Catholic Community Services of Utah Providing Food for Communities
• Family Summit Foundation-A Center For Grieving Children Family Summit Foundation-A Center For Grieving Children
• Friends of the Weber/Morgan Children's Justice Center Program Support for Comfort Measures & Training
• New Hope Crisis Center Teach K-12 about abuse
• Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports Focus on Ability
• Suzy's Senior Companionship Services Senior Transportation Services
• The Christmas Box International 2021 UWNU Community Services Grant
• Weber Human Services Foundation Weber Human Services Foundation

Agencies Awarded in Financial Stability: 

• Habitat for Humanity/ Weber/ DavisImprovment projects for low-income families
• Habitat for Humanity of Northern UtahBuilding a home
• Red CrossHouse Fire
• Give Me A ChanceLow-income women gain marketable skills
• St. Anne's Center dba Lantern HouseEmergency Shelter Programs
• Soroptimist International of Ogden, UTSoroptimist Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards
• Suazo Business CenterEducation and Training for Low-income Entrepreneurs in Northern Utah
• Family Promise of OgdenFamily Shelter and Self-Sufficiency Program
• People Helping People Employment ProgramEmployment Program for Women

“Our community is a better place due to this work,” said Crockett.

“This is just the beginning of many good works to come.”

To learn more about these projects or donate to these grants, reach out to Heather Crockett at hcrockett@uwnu.org

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United Way of Northern Utah is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Ogden, Utah. Its mission is to Unite people and organizations to build a healthy, stable, and well-educatedcommunity where individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive.