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UNITED IS THE WAY WE CREATE LASTING CHANGE

United Way of Utah County brings communities together to find strength and share hope. It’s how we rally to meet people’s most pressing needs so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Get Connected through 211

Call 211 or download the 211 app for help with local food banks, rent assistance, mental health support, and more.

GET HELP

Learning & Fun with welcome baby

With Ready To Learn, parents can attend workshops while their children have supervised play. Classes are taught on parenting tips, developmental milestones, and helpful tools for helping your child grow.

LEARN MORE

Thank you to everyone who came out for day of caring

We had over 2000 volunteers help with 90+ projects from 50 local companies. We are so grateful for the service that was provided in the community.

CONTINUE TO SUPPORT

OUR IMPACT

Helps children thrive

In 2026, Help Me Grow supported
1,180 families
Welcome Baby volunteers provided nearly
336 home visits
offering parents guidance and resources to help their little ones thrive.

builds community connections

In 2026 we provided
22,574 referrals
to vital services
740 volunteer hours
to strengthening families in our community
over 1,346 individuals
have gained practical tools to support mental wellness

ensures essential support

In 2026, United Way volunteers filed
2,898 tax returns,
securing
$4.9 million
in refunds—making a real difference for local households.

RESOURCES

Everyday, we’re working to help our communities thrive.

211 – Find Help Fast >

Do you need food, housing, or financial assistance? 211 connects people to local food banks, rent assistance, mental health support, and more. Last year, we answered 9,329 calls and provided 19,288 referrals for essential services.

Download the 211-resource app or dial 2-1-1 for 24/7 assistance.

FIND HELP

VITA – Free Tax Assistance >

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax assistance to qualifying individuals. In 2026, our volunteers prepared over 3500 tax returns and brought back over $5 million in tax refunds!

VITA

WELCOME BABY – Free Parenting Support >

Becoming a parent is overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Welcome Baby provides home visits, workshops, and playgroups to support parents during the critical early years. In 2024, volunteers dedicated 740 hours to strengthening families.

Join a Welcome Baby program near you.

WELCOME BABY

UTAH VALLEY RIDES – Transportation Assistance >

Need a ride to the doctor or grocery store? Utah Valley Rides & Paratransit help seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others facing transportation barriers get where they need to go.

Schedule a ride or check eligibility.

UTAH VALLEY RIDES

EVERYDAY STRONG – Emotional Well-being Support for Families >

Struggling with your child’s emotional well-being? We offer simple, practical tools to help parents and caregivers support kids through anxiety, disconnection, and stress, building resilience together.

Hundreds of Utah County families have already found strength through these free resources.

“I used what I learned to encourage my husband to connect with our son. It took some coaching, but in the end, we played a game and really bonded through laughter. This program is something I can actually do!” – A parent participant

Explore free tools and resources for emotional wellness.

EVERYDAY STRONG

DIGITAL LITERACY – Free Computer Skills & Internet Access >

Looking to improve your digital skills and access new opportunities? Our Digital Literacy Program offers free computer help labs at local community centers, where you can learn how to use email, Google tools, job search platforms, and more to confidently navigate work and life online.

Most classes are available in English and Spanish, and graduates receive a donated computer to continue learning at home.

We’re here to help you get connected—and stay connected.

DIGITAL LITERACY

HELP ME GROW – Developmental Screenings & Parenting Support >

Wondering if your child is on track? This free resource offers developmental screenings, personalized parenting tools, and connections to local services that support healthy growth. In 2024, over 1,550 new families found guidance and thousands were referred to the help they needed.

You’ve got this—and we’re here to help.

HELP ME GROW

COMMUNITY CENTERS – Thriving Together >

More than just a place—these centers are where neighbors come together, kids learn and play, parents find support, and families connect to the services they need. It’s where community happens—and where you can find meaningful ways to volunteer and make a difference.

COMMUNITY CENTERS