Addressing the needs of 900 students experiencing homelessness, the Weber School District Foundation will use their $50,000 grant award to support the Weber School Districts Teen Resource Centers. The Weber School District has opened three centers. The Two Rivers Teen Center, the Bonneville Teen Center, and Roy Teen Center offer study areas, decompression rooms, kitchen, food pantry, and laundry and shower facilities. Currently the Foundation is in the design and planning stages for the Weber and Fremont Teen Centers.
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The Ogden School District Foundation has established Student Support Centers at Ben Lomond High School, Ogden High School and Ogden Technical High School. These centers provide students with showers, laundry facilities, food pantries, kitchen areas, and study spaces with computer access. In addition to these centers, a family support center at Odyssey Elementary is available to assist younger students and their families. The Ogden School District Foundation will use their grant award of $50,000 to support these centers.
Ogden-Weber Technical College (OTECH) provides over 30 technical certificate programs to 6,700 students in Weber County. Many OTECH students face financial barriers even after completing their coursework, as the costs associated with certification exams and licensing fees can be a significant obstacle to launching their careers. Without financial assistance, some graduates may delay or forgo taking these critical exams, limiting their job prospects and undermining the value of their education. Recognizing this gap, the OTECH Foundation provides funding specifically for certification and licensing fees. This $7,500 grant award will support Ogden-Weber Technical College students in obtaining their professional credentials and entering the workforce with the qualifications they need to succeed.
The Trails Foundation of Northern Utah will use their grant award of $37,500 to develop a trailhead with parking on the donated 100-acre property east of 27th street in Ogden. The project, funded by grants, seeks to address parking and access issues for trails above 27th street.
The trailhead structure plans include a covered seating area and information kiosks equipped with maps and detailed information about the local flora, fauna, geology, and history. We are collaborating with Weber State University to gather the necessary data for these informative kiosks.
The United Way of Northern Utah will use their grant of $12,500 to support their 211 Service. 211 is a comprehensive resource that connects people to a wide range of essential services, such as housing, food, healthcare, and utilities. Operating in over 200 languages, it offers a convenient way for individuals and their loved ones to seek assistance in navigating these services.
The mission of 211 is to empower people by providing accurate and compassionate information, enabling them to access the resources they need to enhance their lives. By recognizing the needs within your community and contributing to the 211 Northern Utah program, you can play a vital role in achieving their mission.
Awarded $7,500, Weber Human Services is aims to increase their mental health insurance gap coverage program. This crucial funding will allow them to reach and provide even more comprehensive support to individuals who struggle to afford the co-pays associated with mental health services. By bridging this financial gap, Weber Human Services will help individuals to access the essential care they need, ensuring they have the necessary resources to improve their mental well-being.
The Box Elder School District Foundation will use their $12,500 grant award to support the development of Teen Resource Centers within their district. These centers will offer students spaces to study, a kitchen, food pantry, and laundry and shower facilities.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis will use the $8,750 in grant funding to address youth food insecurity. The Boys and Girls Club recognizes the critical role that that nutrition plays in a child's development. The Boys and Girls Club offers snack and meal programs to ensure that children have access to nutritious food, particularly after school and during the summer months when meals may be unavailable.
The $12,500 of grant funding Dinosaur Park will receive will go directly to enhancing the Bone Cabin Education Center. This center allows children a hands on experience in discovering the preservation of natural history and inspires their curiosity about prehistoric life and the natural world.
The Wasatch Peaks Foundation is committed to supporting the communities of Weber, Morgan, and Davis Counties through volunteer work, donations, and outreach. We focus on supporting our youth and partner with local schools and organizations to strengthen our future. As a community member, we aim to uplift others and support worthy causes.
Established in February of 2022 as the as the community involvement and charitable giving arm of Wasatch Peaks Credit Union, The Wasatch Peaks Foundation, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit public charitable organization (EIN 88-1110789).
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is deeply committed to strengthening communities, serving 13 states and three U.S Pacific territories as a member-owned cooperative. We work together with over 1,200 member institutions to support affordable housing, economic development and community improvement.
FHLB Des Moines is one of 11 regional Banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Members include community and commercial banks, credit unions, insurance companies, thrifts and community development financial institutions. FHLB Des Moines is wholly owned by its members and receives no taxpayer funding. For additional information about FHLB Des Moines, please visit www.fhlbdm.com.
