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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.

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