Funds will support general operations, including transitional housing, youth and family advocacy, children’s programs, case management, life skills classes, basic needs, mental health support, and childcare services. They anticipate serving 1,500 families this year.
Funds will help serve an additional 500+ families each month, providing youth and families with nutritious, culturally relevant food supporting their growth and well-being. This will directly impact the health and resilience of their local community, helping youth overcome barriers and thrive.
Funds will help Mercy Scholars equip over 700 low-income and first-generation students with the skills, confidence, and support to pursue post-secondary education and career pathways — breaking barriers, exploring possibilities, and building brighter futures “outside the box.”
Funds will help sustain Heritage Language Programs throughout the school year, enabling them to feed, educate, and empower 150 immigrant and refugee youth while providing 175 adults with supportive services, all free of charge. This support ensures families can access culturally affirming programming that builds identity, pride, and belonging.
General operating funds will help families move beyond crisis by helping fund food, essentials, and pathways to opportunity through their food bank, youth, and community farming programs.
Funds for the Power of Work Initiative will empower the next generation of workers to enter the job market with confidence, professionalism, and a clear path to success. This will help young people recognize the power of work — one job, one outfit, and one opportunity at a time.
Teen Center funds will empower them to serve over 100 vulnerable teens through safe, life-changing programs that offer mental health support, workforce training, and enriching activities that help youth break cycles of poverty, violence, and hopelessness.
Funds will allow them to expand critical wraparound services for homeless families, helping even more families not only find shelter, but truly transform their lives.
Funds will help Tabitha’s Way provide thousands of nutritious meals to families and individuals in need across Utah County, ensuring they have consistent access to healthy food and the opportunity to build stability and self-reliance during difficult times.
Funds will help Guadalupe Center keep Afterschool and Summer School programs thriving: building academic, social-emotional, and STEAM skills, bridging gaps, and expanding opportunities for underserved children.