In the September 2026 Newsletter, we shared:
- Our appearance on Fox13 sharing about Coloring a Brighter Future
- Our gratitude to early sponsors of our Art Exhibit fundraiser
- Alan and Daniel's story of building their reading skills together
- A thank you to Larry H & Gail Miller Family Foundation and Yardi
In the August 2026 Newsletter, we shared:
- Photos of our Back-to-School BBQ
- A thank you to doTERRA for the new backpacks for Friends - Utah youth
- The importance of accessibility in building literacy skills
- Our gratitude to The Kahlert Foundation
In the July 2026 Newsletter, we shared:
- Our excitement about local artist Briar West's visit
- A proud announcement that we were recognized with two program quality awards
- Henry's story processing love and loss on the baseball field
- An opportunity to support youth headed back to school
In the June 2026 Newsletter, we shared:
- Our gratitude to Brain Food Books for their visit in the Booknerd-mobile
- Kelsey's appearance on the eHub Gives a Ship podcast
- A big thank you to Community Coastal Bank
- Mason's entrepreneurial spirit over the summer
In the May 2026 Newsletter, we shared:
- Lisa's story of adoption in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month
- Our celebration of Safety Squad Fest
- The exciting publication of our 2025 Gratitude Report
- A video of Friends of the Children participating in the NFL Draft
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