See the Difference

With the strength of 1,000 donors, Brigham Young University employees helped improve childhood education, youth social and emotional health, and financial stability of families in Utah County.

EveryDay Learners - Early Education

Why it matters: 1 in 5 children in 3rd grade are not reading at grade level and are up to 6 times more likely to drop out of high school.

Your donations fostered childhood literacy and early education through programs like:

• Education classes for parents of preschool children

• Book donations to build a child’s home library

• South Franklin Community Center after-school tutoring, reading club, STEM club and music lessons

• Early childhood development resources through Kids on the Move and Kids Who Count

EveryDay Strong - Social and Emotional Health

Why it matters: 26% of Utah County youth show signs of depression

Your donations fought anxiety and depression in youth through programs like:

• Reliance Training for parents, educators, and youth leaders

• Peer to peer support for teens through Hope 4 Utah

• Therapy and treatment services through Family Support and Treatment Center, Center for Women and Children in Crisis, and Bridal Up Hope

EveryDay Support - Financial Stability

Why it matters: Over 20,000 children in Utah County have limited family financial resources to access food, housing, and healthcare

Your donations helped individuals and families become financially stable through programs like:

• Utah 211 to help individuals and families find and access community services

• Free tax preparation for low income families

• Financial counseling, food, and rent assistance through Community Action Service and Food Bank

• Affordable healthcare for low-income or uninsured families through the Volunteer Care Clinic and Mountainlands Community Health Center