It’s not always easy to get kids involved in activities you want them to do. That’s true for learning to cook a meal, chores around the house, hiking or even volunteering. All of those things have value, teaching life lessons and skills—especially...

Millennials, who comprise the largest living generation in the U.S., care about causes. They are more likely than members of other generations to do business with companies associated with a cause and they like to work for companies that give back. They...

Considering that 16.1 percent of Utah County children — or 31,090 kids — don’t have consistent access to enough food for a healthy, active life, we feel privileged to be able to deliver over 1,700 Kids Nutrition Paks each week. Teachers determine which of...

It’s January, when the Giving Season becomes a distant memory, and the opportunity for 2018 tax deductions is long gone. Bank accounts are lean, and charitable giving is the last thing on most people’s minds. Charities, though, operate year round, so they...

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 Services and...

UTA is encouraging locals to ride for free and pay it forward by donating to the UVX Food Drive from Dec. 17 to 20. UTA is teaming up with Community Action Services and Food Bank to host a food drive from Monday, Dec. 17 to Thursday, Dec. 20. Donors can...

  Volunteers come to Community Action Services and Food Bank to help clients. But last spring, Kathryn Judd tapped into a trade secret: volunteering helps the volunteer even more. Kathryn's granddaughter was spending too much time at home,...

Charitable giving has been on the upswing over the last several years, with people giving more than $410 billion to causes in 2017. Part of that may be due to social sharing, which has made it easier than ever to raise money for a good cause. However, while social...

Volunteers live healthier and longer lives. They're happier. They have more social connections. Plus, volunteering looks great on a resume. So you know you want to spend some time volunteering, but how do you fit it into your busy life? Sure, there are people who...

Two years ago, Lauren was pretty happy—and busy—with her career and personal life, but felt like something was missing. When she read a local news story about a program that matched mentors with people pulling themselves out of poverty, something clicked. She started...