Helping people to change their lives for the better is the purpose of the Rise Program and the Rise Up Foundation, and this Saturday, others can help to support these programs by attending a fundraiser that will be fun for the whole family. The Rise Up Fundraiser BBQ will be held on June 27, ...
Eight days before the Fourth of July, America's Freedom Festival Associate Director Robyn Pulham is trying to learn how a new payment terminal works. She focuses on the instructions her assistant laid out for her — until the phone rings. Provo City is calling. She'd better ...
Built to provide services to adults with autism, the Utah Autism Community Center opened its doors in Orem on Thursday. The facility will serve as an extension of the nonprofit Utah Autism Academy and will offer treatment to autistic adults older than 22, as well as community opportunities for ...
Sam Johnson is always pushing the boundaries of his physical capabilities, whether he's running and biking on every paved road in Provo or planning a 250-mile bike ride for the nation's semiquincentennial. For his latest ongoing outside-the-box pursuit, he is running a marathon around every ...
For anyone that might have some difficulty getting up to Salt Lake City to see the Utah Symphony, don’t fret too much because the Music Elevated State Tour is set to start Tuesday June 30 and will run through Friday July 10 traversing the state from Wellsville, Utah in Cache County to Bryce ...
Strong communities are not built by one person or one organization alone. They are built by people who quietly give their time, wisdom and leadership to causes bigger than themselves. At United Way, we are fortunate to have a remarkable group of volunteer board members who do exactly that ...
Whether you’re preparing for your 25th marathon, your friends convinced you to join them on a “fun run” or you like soaking in the mountain scenery on slow jogs, running is a personal endeavor. Everybody goes at their own pace and should find out what works best for their own situations ...
Strawberry Days is considered one of the best weeks of the year for the Pleasant Grove community. "Everybody that is part of Strawberry Days, their whole heart is into it," said event organizer Miriam Tomlinson. Many residents show their enthusiasm by setting up their lawn chair on the ...
Some people ride their bikes around the block or on local trails. But, one Utah couple is about to ride their bikes for 4,000 miles. Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep and enough food to eat. That belief is the catalyst for the adventure that Bliss and Robert Sawyer will embark on as ...
At the Food and Care Coalition, our mission is to alleviate poverty and homelessness in Utah County. We understand that people in crisis need more than just a meal — they need access to medical and dental care, mental health services, safe and stable housing, and compassionate ...
