Nonprofit
Utah skiing is too expensive. Is a state-funded resort the answer?
— A Logan man has started a nonprofit, the Utah Public Ski Area Coalition, advocating for a state-funded ski resort with lower ticket prices to attract more Utah residents to skiing ahead of the 2034 Olympics.
Adventures are for the Dogs this September 19
— Best Friends Animal Society is hosting a nationwide Adventure Buddies Day on September 19, inviting the public to take adoptable dogs from its Kanab, Utah sanctuary and other locations on outings to boost their chances…
Music Without Borders Symposium highlights the power of music to bridge cultures and strengthen global connections
— Utah Global Diplomacy hosted its annual Music Diplomacy Symposium at the Salt Lake City Public Library, featuring discussions with musicians and diplomats on music's role in cultural diplomacy, plus a keynote…
Sixth-annual Tooele Renaissance Faire expects more than 5,000 guests
— The sixth-annual Tooele Renaissance Faire returns to Stansbury Park's Benson Grist Mill, expecting more than 5,000 attendees with performers, combat shows and vendors over two days.
Nonprofit brings families, autistic kids together in 'place where they can be themselves'
— A family in Ivins created 'Walk with Autism,' an annual event at Rocky Vista University that drew 1,200 attendees this year, connecting families with autistic children and providing resources and respite in Southern…More: KUTV 2News All 2 reports
New Raise the Future CEO brings lifelong commitment to the organization's mission
— Raise the Future, a Utah nonprofit focused on foster care and adoption, has named a new CEO who began her career at the organization as an intern.
Historic Tower Theatre moves closer to comeback as restoration effort gains support
— Salt Lake Film Society launched a fundraising campaign to raise the remaining $8.5 million needed to restore Salt Lake City's historic Tower Theatre, aiming to reopen near its 100th anniversary in late 2028 or early…More: ABC4 (YouTube) , ABC4 (YouTube) , KSL , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , Salt Lake Tribune All 6 reports
Operation Kind Heart Navajo reservation dog food drive
— Kanab-based nonprofit Operation Kind Heart delivered 10,000 pounds of donated dog food to the Navajo reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico, partnering with local rescues to distribute it to residents and elders.
Politics gets this wrong. People get it right.
— An opinion piece argues that unlike zero-sum political competition, community groups and civil society can foster mutually beneficial relationships, citing commentary from Michael Tanner of FREOPP.
Local dance studio provides community place without barriers
— A Salt Lake City nonprofit dance studio, Rise Up School of Dance, offers needs-based scholarships and free gear to remove barriers to participation, and is currently part of a matching donation campaign through Utah…More: ABC4 (YouTube) All 2 reports
Utah dad helps push for type 1 diabetes cure
— A Utah father, whose daughter has Type 1 diabetes, launched the nonprofit Crushing T1 Foundation to raise awareness and support research toward a cure for the autoimmune disease.More: KSL All 2 reports
Lehi City Council votes to dissolve PARC tax committee
— Lehi City Council voted 4-1 to eliminate the volunteer PARC Tax Advisory Committee, transferring grant review duties to city staff and council, and shortened applicant presentation time from 15 to 3 minutes.
Utah woman's family connection inspires 25 years of helping kids in foster
— Lindsay Kaeding, CEO of Utah nonprofit Raise the Future, discusses her 25-year career supporting foster children, inspired by her family's adoption of her brother, and highlights ways Utahns can get involved.
Backyard Film Bash shows off short films
— Spy Hop, a Salt Lake nonprofit that teaches kids media skills, is hosting the free Backyard Film Bash at Smith's Ballpark featuring a dozen short films.
Road Home's "Changing Seasons, Changing Lives" event to support their cause
— The Road Home, a Salt Lake City housing nonprofit, is hosting its "Changing Seasons, Changing Lives" fundraiser event on Sept. 30, discussed by staff member Karissa Guthrie.
Serve Park City Day connects volunteers with dozens of local nonprofits
— Park City's third annual Serve Park City Day on Sept. 19 connects volunteers with dozens of local nonprofits for 44 community service projects, expanding on the national 9/11 Day of Service.More: Park Record All 2 reports