Weekend Ways to Serve | March 21-24

March 21-24, 2019 Centennial Tree Planting OremThursday, March 21, 9:00am-3:00pmIn commemoration of Orem’s 100th birthday, the Orem Parks Section is looking for individuals or small groups willing to help us plant 100 trees throughout the Orem park system. Easter Basket OutreachHeber Valley (FROM HOME OPPORTUNITY)Drop-off before April 1Bring some cheer to families in need! Help create Easter baskets! Please use a small (lunch size) reusable …

We Are One Together

March, 2019 The AmeriCorps Utah Member Gathering brought together almost 500 AmeriCorps members from across Utah for a day of learning and networking. We were honored to welcome Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as a keynote speaker. She encouraged AmeriCorps members to continue getting things done, and praised them for not waiting to …

UServeUtah AmeriCorps Lifetime Service Award Presented to Gloria Skanchy

March, 2019 The UServeUtah AmeriCorps Lifetime Service Award honors an individual that has dedicated their time and effort in an extraordinary way over the course of their career to National Service in Utah. The first recipient of this award is Gloria Skanchy. Gloria Skanchy was instrumental in developing the Read Graduate Succeed (RGS) AmeriCorps program which focuses on literacy and …

UServeUtah Celebrates AmeriCorps Week with Member Gathering

PROVO, UTAH – On Tuesday, March 12, approximately 500 AmeriCorps members from across the state will gather in downtown Provo to celebrate their service.  White House appointee Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will provide keynote remarks.  AmeriCorps Week, March 10-16, pays tribute to all things AmeriCorps – from the programs and organizations that make …