In the April 2026 Newsletter, we shared:
- The importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect
- A thank you to Square Financial Services
- A preview of our spring campaign: Turn the Page on Summer Learning
- Our gratitude to our Board during National Volunteer Month
In the March 2026 Newsletter, we shared:
- How Andrew started a small book club with his friends
- A big thank you to Factory for Good
- A save the date for the inaugural Utah Gives day on April 30
- An Inside Philanthropy article featuring Friends of the Children
In the February 2026 Newsletter, we shared:
- The story of Liam and Chris building social skills together
- Our gratitude for our partnership with the Utah Financial Services Foundation
- An update on our legislative efforts and a thank you to Senator Luz Escamilla and Senator Kirk Cullimore
- The goal of our new literacy initiative: every child reading at grade level by 3rd grade
In the January 2026 Newsletter, we shared:
- A celebration of National Mentoring Month
- Our gratitude for everyone who supported us in the Light the World Giving Machines
- A big thank you to the Larry H & Gail Miller Family Foundation
- A shout out to the Paul T Walton Jr. Charitable Foundation
In the December 2025 Newsletter, we shared:
- Details about our participation in the Light the World Giving Machines
- A thank you to Scheels for their ongoing support
- Our holiday celebration with our Friends - Utah families
- Important tax updates for year-end giving
In the November 2025 Newsletter, we shared:
- Our excitement about the Light the World Giving Machines
- A thank you to the Utah Nonprofits Association for the Nonprofit Film Festival
- A celebration of resilience with one of our caregivers
- Photos from our award-winning and literacy-themed Halloween
In the October 2025 Newsletter, we shared:
- Highlights and stories from our Arts and Crafts FRIENDraiser
- A thank you to our FRIENDraiser sponsors
- Details about our Teton Toys round up program
- An invitation to visit our Clubhouse
In the September 2025 Newsletter, we shared:
- All about our packed summer of opportunity and activity
- A thank you to Call to Action Philanthropies for their multi-year investment
- Photos from our Back to School BBQ
- A final invitation to our September FRIENDraiser
In the June 2025 Newsletter, we shared:
- Our new partnership with Waterford.org Early Learning
- Gratitude for recent donations and strengthening our partnership with Intermountain Health
- An introduction to Diana Harter, our newest board member
- Details about a Zoom call with Simone Biles and a trip to Washington, DC
In the March 2025 Newsletter, we shared:
- Details about our first cohort of graduates from our Strengthening Families Coping Resources (SFCR) program
- Gratitude to recent donors and the Utah State Legislature for their support
- Our 2023-2024 Gratitude Report: Connection and Belonging
- A welcome to two new team members: Heather and Elise