The annual Salt Lake County Commission on Youth Awards recognizes individuals and groups who have given exceptional service to youth through guidance and advocacy. This year, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams honored Olympus Jr. High science teacher JoAnne Brown and the Kearns High Latinos in ...
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Photo Gallery: GEF’s “Santa Sacks” to bring joy to hundreds of Granite kids
What does it take to be counted among Santa’s elves? Turns out you don’t need pointy ears, just an open heart and a willing attitude. That was the sentiment among volunteers and Granite Education Foundation staff members who sifted through mountains of donated items to assemble scores of gifts ...
Volunteer opportunities available at camp for children with cancer
A Utah summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings is seeking volunteers to serve as counselors, activity leaders, and cooks. Camp Hobé operates a two-week program every summer with a 150-person staff, all of whom are volunteers. The camp is currently recruiting for the 2014 camp, ...