Featured image for “$205 Thousand Awarded to Community Engagement Initiatives in Utah”

$205 Thousand Awarded to Community Engagement Initiatives in Utah

UServeUtah, the state’s commission on service & volunteerism, has awarded $205,520 to local community engagement initiatives across the state. The purpose of the grant is to increase awareness of and/or...
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Featured image for “<strong>Utahns rank No. 1 nationally in volunteer service</strong>”

Utahns rank No. 1 nationally in volunteer service

Jan. 26, 2023 Utah is again the national leader in volunteer service, according to the most recently released Volunteering and Civic Life in American research. Released this week, the latest...
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Featured image for “GINNIE TAM HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD”

GINNIE TAM HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD

December, 2022 Ginnie is always going the extra mile. She currently serves as a tutor at North Park Elementary and also volunteers at the Weber County Library participating in the...
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Featured image for “EMILY BARBOZA HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD”

EMILY BARBOZA HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD

December, 2022 Emily has always been so kind and always willing to help those in need. She has been battling cancer for the past few years and has not let...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

Utah Higher Education AmeriCorps Network
Announce re-introduction of State College
Service Program

The Utah Higher Education AmeriCorps Network will help decrease the gap towards debt-free college pathways for students who commit to serve. Utah, December 1, 2022 – Today, eleven programs from...
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Featured image for “THELMA SMITH HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD”

THELMA SMITH HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD

November, 2022 Thelma is 82 years old and has volunteered with the Utah County Senior Companion Program for 7 years. So far, she has served over 7800 hours with 17...
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Featured image for “MIKE ALLRED HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD”

MIKE ALLRED HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD

October, 2022 Mike is awesome! He volunteers with Davis County Senior Services, Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). He has been a volunteer in this program for 3 years. We struggle...
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Featured image for “MARILYN BASCOM HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD”

MARILYN BASCOM HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD

September, 2022 Marilyn Bascom is an amazing example and never tires of offering help to those around her. Marilyn was honored with the Utah Americorps Senior Service Award for her...
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Featured image for “Honored Volunteers – August 2022”

Honored Volunteers – August 2022

Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in August of 2022. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Hector Cedillo-Tellez,...
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Featured image for “Honored Volunteers – July 2022”

Honored Volunteers – July 2022

Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in July of 2022. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Susana Alba,...
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Featured image for “AmeriCorps Member of the Month – Dayna Kirby”

AmeriCorps Member of the Month – Dayna Kirby

Each month we recognize an AmeriCorps member serving in Utah for going above and beyond the pledge they took to “Get Things Done.” This month we are proud to recognize...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

Honor your champions: Utah Philanthropy Day seeks nominations for annual awards

July 21, 2022 From: Ellen Weist, public information officer, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement // text 503-490-4806 Source: Katerine Potter, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement //...
Last updated: March 12, 2026