United Way is lucky to work with so many incredible nonprofit partners across Utah County. Each month, leaders from our partner agencies come together to share updates, exchange resources and collaborate on solutions for the issues facing our community.

I love this opportunity every month to hear about the meaningful work happening across our community, share resources and work together to address local challenges. Here in Utah County, we work together more than other communities do. Instead of competing for resources, organizations actively look for ways to share and support one another.

At our most recent meeting, hosted by Bridle Up Hope, I was struck not only by the work that Nicole Holgreen and her team are doing to support women and girls but also by the way organizations showed up for one another. Leaders shared upcoming milestones, offered space and resources, and looked for ways to support each other’s efforts.

Although I don’t have the space here to highlight all our amazing partners, I would love to take the chance to talk about a few of them and the amazing work they are doing in the community.

Courtesy United Way of Utah County

Some of our partners have quietly been serving the community for more than 60 years. Alpine House, founded in 1963 alongside United Way of Utah County, has been a partner from the beginning. They provide a homelike environment for individuals facing mental health challenges. Each year, we also collaborate with them during Day of Caring to connect volunteers with meaningful service opportunities.

Recreation and Habilitation Services (RAH) has also been a longtime partner. In addition to providing day programs for individuals with disabilities, they host Sub for Santa open houses, helping us support families during the holiday season.

Our partners represent a wide range of services across the county, from education and healthcare to housing, disability services and abuse prevention. Organizations like Easterseals, Kids on the Move and Kids Who Count support individuals with disabilities through early intervention, respite care and recreational programs. Others, including Community Action Services and Food Bank, Tabitha’s Way and Habitat for Humanity, focus on meeting basic needs like food and housing.

Groups such as Ella Rises and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah provide education and mentorship, while organizations like Family Haven and The Refuge Utah support mental health and prevention and treatment of abuse and domestic violence. Access to health care is expanded through partners like Mountainlands Community Health Center and the Volunteer Care Clinic. Together, these organizations, and many others, are helping individuals and families across Utah County thrive.

We are blessed to live in a community where organizations come together to make a meaningful difference. I’m grateful for the opportunity for all of us to work on integrated solutions to improve lives and our community. We are stronger when we work together. I’ve seen time and time again that when we collaborate, we are able to tackle some of the most pressing issues in our community.

There are so many opportunities to get involved with United Way or any of our amazing partners. To find an opportunity to volunteer with us or one of our partner agencies, please visit volunteer.unitedwayuc.org.