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Human Services

Vision & Mission

Our Human Services Pillar helps Wasatch County residents meet their basic needs, empowering them to work toward greater self-reliance and well-being.

We address the unmet basic needs of Wasatch County residents—focusing on hunger, housing, and self-reliance—while building resilience within our community.

CURRENT INITIATIVES

HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS

Community Food Partnerships: Supporting CCPC Food Bank, Wasatch Community Action Food Bank, Roonies Recognizes, and Wasatch High School Food Pantry.
Food Drive Coordination: Organizing a rotating community effort to supply food pantries year-round.
Summer Mobile Food Pantry: Partnering with CCPC to deliver food to children in low-income areas when school is out.
Holiday Food Provisioning: Providing two weeks’ worth of food for children who lack access to school meals during the holidays.

HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAMS (under development)

Code Blue Housing: Emergency shelter for individuals on the coldest winter nights.
Emergency Housing: Short-term housing assistance for those experiencing unexpected hardship.
Transitional Housing: Long-term support for families working toward self-sufficiency.
Low-Income Housing Advocacy: Ensuring affordable housing options for working individuals and families.

SELF-RELIANCE INITIATIVES

Community Resource Partnerships: Working with 211Utah.org, Rural Health Association of Utah, CCPC, and Community Action Services to streamline access to essential services.
Circles Program Implementation: Laying the groundwork to bring the Circles Program to Heber Valley.
Heber Valley Self-Reliance Group: Supporting education and opportunities for our community members to learn skills towards self-reliance.
Service Directory Consolidation: Transitioning local service information to 211Utah.org and RHAU.org for improved accessibility.