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

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ONGOING PROGRAMS
- Wasatch Community Service Alliance
- Christmas Food Box Program
- Children’s Weekend Food Backpack Program (in partnership with CCPC & WPN)
- 9/11 Day of Service
- Seasonal Coat Drives
PAST PROGRAMS & IMPACT
- Art Therapy for Dementia Patients at RMCC
- WHS West Campus Food Pantry Expansion (including breakfast support)
- Transitions Chalet Housing Initiative
- Healing Hunger Here Program
- Souper Bowl of Caring
- $300,000+ in COVID Economic Relief for Heber Valley residents




