FROM THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to advance the well-being of Heber Valley residents by meeting people where they are, and uniting community resources and programs through the following pillars of support: Health, Education, Recreation, Arts and Human Services.
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We are constantly amazed at the support of the members of our community.
We can only do what we do because of your generosity.
Thank you, sponsors, for helping make Wasatch County an extraordinary community.
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GOLD SPONSORS
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News Press Release: Coming Together for Community.
Coming Together for Community. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heber City, UT | March 30, 2024 — Young Entrepreneurs Champion the World of Retail. In Fall 2023, two bright stars from Wasatch High School’s CAPS program, Cambrie Wood and Calvin Seare, set out on a mission to make a difference. Teaming up with Wasatch Community Foundation’s Kathy Carr, and Carolina De Martino, ...
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News Wasatch Community Foundation Will Host Community Fundraiser at Homestead on Oct 10, 2024
Wasatch Community Foundation Will Host Annual Fundraising Event in October at The Homestead Resort FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heber City, UT – Aug 15, 2024 —The Wasatch Community Foundation is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Annual Fundraising Event, set to take place on October 10, 2024, at the stunning Homestead Resort. This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable evening, ...
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News Wasatch Community Foundation Rides High as Gold Sponsor for Wasatch Mountain Bike Team
Wasatch Community Foundation Rides High as Gold Sponsor for Wasatch Mountain Bike Team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heber City, UT – March 14, 2024 —Wasatch Community Foundation proudly announces its support for the local sports community by becoming a gold sponsor for the Wasatch Mountain Bike Team. This partnership marks a significant commitment to fostering athletic excellence, community engagement, and youth ...
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GENERAL FUND
WCF General Fund
Donate to Wasatch Community Foundation’s General Fund to ensure that your donations are utilized where the need is most urgent. Our general fund divides funds among each of the 5 Pillars as we see fit. Your donations stay local to Wasatch County.
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Human Services Pillar Fund
Our Human Services Pillar mission is to address the unmet basic needs of residents in Wasatch County, including food insecurity, housing, and public transportation. In addition, we are raising funds for the Area Food Drive, the Christmas Food Bag Program, the Weekend Back Pack Program, and other sponsorship projects. All funds stay local to Heber Valley.
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Health Pillar Fund
Our Health Pillar aims to bring people of Wasatch County together to promote health education, health services and living a healthy lifestyle. This year’s programs include the Annual Children’s Health Clinic, the Annual Wasatch County Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Healthy School Awards and other local programs as we see fit.
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Education Pillar Fund
The Education pillar plays a critical role in supporting and funding educational based programs in our community. We know that education enriches and enhances the lives for learners of all ages. Through exceptional educational opportunities, we support and help fund community-based programs, school-based programs, multicultural experiences and adult education. Our projects expand beyond the classroom as we help with college ...
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Arts Pillar Fund
The Arts Pillar wants to make Heber Valley a destination for arts enthusiasts everywhere. We marshal resources for artistic venues, events, and provide opportunities for local visual, theatrical, dance, and music artisans. Current initiatives are to help facilitate a state of the art community theater for local performances and to support and grow current cultural events.
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Recreation Pillar Fund
Our Recreation Pillar enriches the quality of life for residents with recreation activities, parks, and facilities that promote health, wellness and fun for all ages. Current programs include involvement in trail expansion projects and a new mountain biking skills park, investing in our differently-abled athletes in conjunction with Intermountain Adaptive Multisports, winter and summer sports at Soldier Hollow, and adding more ...
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SPECIFIC PROJECTS
2024 Fundraiser Event: Heber Valley Arts
The Wasatch back has a rich and thriving community of art enthusiasts of all kinds. WCF Arts Pillar programs support all the arts, with funds raised from this campaign to be focused on music, dance, and theater. Heber Valley arts organizations not only provide opportunities for artists and musicians to practice and share their craft, they educate the community on ...
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2024 Fundraiser Event: Life Long Learning Project
The Life Long Learning Project focuses on programs through the lifespan. From early childhood programs, special needs programs, to adult learners and senior citizens. Through donations, this project will help supplement programs in the valley who need supplies and additional resources. Programs like the “Women Rising” scholarship is for adult learners who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Funds that inspire ...
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2024 Fundraiser Event: Youth Recreation Programs
Wasatch Community Foundation identifies and supports sports and recreation programs for youth, focusing on those in need. In the past year, the Foundation has funded the Wasatch High School Mountain Bike Team, Timp Middle School Latino Soccer Club, Wasatch Passing League (Youth Flag Football), Wasatch Storm Softball, Kickers and Gliders for Latinos at Soldier Hollow, the Adaptive Triathlon program of ...
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2024 Fundraiser Event: Mental Health Therapist
Today, the WCF Health Committee provides one therapist per week at the Wasatch County Health Department to help children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges. The WCF Health Committee would like to expand access that Wasatch County residents have to mental health therapy support. Donations in this area will provide additional mental health services to ...
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2024 Fundraiser Event: Thanksgiving Dinner
Each November, WCF sponsors a Thanksgiving Dinner for the community with the goal of fostering community connectedness and combating isolation. A nationwide study confirms that isolation is linked to various health issues that can lead to chronic conditions and metal health issues. WCF funds the purchase of food and decorations for this important community event providing up to 500 well-balanced ...
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2024 Fundraiser Event: Children’s Health & Dental Clinic
Each September, WCF provides health and dental exams for uninsured children. During this exam, we often identify and help address sometimes serious health and dental needs, ie. heart murmurs, impacted molars, hip problems, psychiatric needs. WCF leverages volunteer doctors and nurses, but needs to cover cost for equipment, hygienists, and the cost of follow up care/procedures, improving the quality of ...
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2024 Fundraiser Event: Human Services Programs
The Human Service Pillar addresses basic needs like food, housing, and self-reliance. WCF prtners with local organizations to identify specific gaps and needs, providing food to food banks when they run low, and distributing food during holiday breaks. By meeting these critical needs, WCF helps build hope and stability, paving the way for self-reliance. As an example, WCF was instrumental ...
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Wasatch Kindness Service Scholarship
Wasatch Kindness is a popular WHS student-run Instagram account that provides a resource for students who need someone to talk to, vent to, and submit anonymous questions to, especially when dealing with mental health questions or a personal crisis. The scholarship will be provided to a HS Senior who has best demonstrated kindness and provided service to fellow classmates.
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Fire Station 56
The Town of Hideout and the Wasatch Fire District are working together to bring life-saving emergency medical services closer to home. Station 56 will reduce emergency response times, increase safety and reduce fire risk. Local leaders and the Wasatch Fire District have worked together to conduct site surveying and preliminary engineering to prepare the site for Station 56 but we ...
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Heber Valley Self-Reliance Group Fund
Wasatch Community Foundation is supporting Heber Valley Self-Reliance Group, as they work to cultivate community self-reliance through education and support. Donations help with supplies and training for families in Heber Valley.
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Area Food Drive
Support local families that struggle with food insecurity. We provide cash and in-kind donations to food pantries in Wasatch County, including CCPC, Community Action, and Wasatch High School. Donations to this fund are used to purchase items needed at these local pantries, and supports additional food-related programs such as the Weekend Backpack Program, and the Christmas Food Bag Program.
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Children and Women Wasatch Shelter (CAWWS)
The Children and Women Wasatch Shelter (C.A.W.W.S) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and substance abuse. Rooted in community strength, we invite local businesses and residents to join us through volunteerism, advocacy, or donations. Together, we can provide the resources and hope needed to help these individuals rebuild their lives.
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