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Tales from Utah Valley: Talk away the dark to help prevent suicide

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time to remember to talk – the first step to preventing suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is getting the word out that we can and should ‘talk away the dark.’ “Suicide is a topic that hides in ...

CASFB: Introducing the Food and More Corps at Community Action

Utahns are known for helping each other during times of need. The state is consistently one of the highest in the country for volunteering, coming in first in 2021, with 40% of Utahns engaging in formal volunteer work. When it comes to helping out friends and neighbors, more than 60 percent ...

Garden Help Desk: Finding the best ways to squash bugs and eggs

We’ve had problems with squash bugs for several seasons and it seems to get a little worse each year. Spraying didn’t help much. Is there something better we can try? Squash bugs are an annual problem for many gardeners. Insecticides can be effective for young squash bug nymphs, but they ...

Pet of the Week: Kipp

Breed: DSH Age: Under 6 Months Old Gender: Male Size: Kitten Adoption Fee: $60 Available for Rescue: Yes Kipp is under 6 months old. He has been available for adoption since 5/15/2023. Kipp is an adorable little guy! Kipp can be a little timid and may take a minute to warm up to you, but ...

United Way: Volunteerism is key to strong communities

Recently, we’ve been hearing a lot about loneliness — particularly among our young people. While there may be many reasons for the increased rates of loneliness researchers are seeing in our society, it is clear that increasing human connection is an essential way to combat such ...