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
In the December 2024 Newsletter, we shared:
- Photos from fun family celebrations this fall and winter, as well as Friends of the Children's 30th Anniversary Gala in October
- Gratitude to new friends and loyal supporters, including a generous anonymous donor who made a catalytic gift of $100,000 to support our program
- Details about our Common Good Award from Envision Utah
- A welcome to our newest Friends, Weston and Yarrow
In the September 2024 Newsletter, we shared:
- Our Core Assets Olympics celebration
- Gratitude to several generous donors, including back-to-school backpack donations from FinWise Bank
- Our newest video about the impact of our work here at Friends - Utah
- A visit from our new neighbors, Friends - Eastern Idaho
In the June 2024 Newsletter, we shared:
- Our graduation celebration and summer kickoff event
- Gratitude to all of the sponsors, donors, and participants who made our Friend-Raiser Breakfast such a wonderful success
- Our 2022-2023 Gratitude Report
- A story of supporting youth, strengthening families, and preventing foster care right here at Friends - Utah
In the March 2024 Newsletter, we shared:
- Our Executive Director and Board Chair's visit to Capitol Hill
- A welcome message about our new Development Director
- An appearance by one of our Friends and our Executive Director on Good Things Utah
- A conversation with one of the youth enrolled in our program and his Friend on Mix 105.1
In the December 2023 Newsletter, we shared:
- How we're celebrating the holiday season with our youth and their families
- Updates on our youth's progress toward their Roadmap Goals
- Our Executive Director's appearance on Fox 13's "Healthier Together with Regence"
- Gratitude for our generous community of supporters
In the September 2023 Newsletter, we shared:
- A youth spotlight and an amazing back to school video!
- Special Visitors: Congressman Burgess Owens & First Lady Abby Cox
- Staff spotlight and our wonderful new Program Director.
- Donor Appreciation from awesome community supporters.
In the June 2023 Newsletter, we shared:
- Highlights from our Generosity Celebration including a link to Jimmy's Speech.
- Congratulating youth for finishing another school year!
- Youth got to meet players at a Club America soccer game.
- Welcoming our new Friend Saxxon.
In the March 2023 Newsletter, we shared:
- Our time at the Utah Legislative Session and conversations in D.C. with Federal Legislators.
- You can see great photos from Spark Explorer Event - Learn to Skate.
- You don't want to miss the video from Zach on WHY he chose to be a mentor in recognition of National Mentoring Month.
- And finally, see some updates to our Team!
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In the November 2022 Newsletter, we shared:
- Details of youth and families Holiday Support
- Youth stories for positive self-affirmations
- Announcing our new Executive Director
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In the October 2022 Newsletter, we shared:
- Youth stories including fun fall activities.
- Upcoming holiday support campaign.
- Recap of a Partners in Parenting group activity.
- Photos and stories from the Dinner with Friends event.
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