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December 2025 |
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Lighting the World Together |
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This holiday season Friends of the Children – Utah is so grateful be part of the Giving Machines at City Creek Center! Through these “vending machines for good,” you can make a real difference by giving specific gifts to Friends - Utah youth and families like: 🍎 Nutritious snacks for youth
📚 Programs promoting literacy
💬 Parenting workshops for stronger, more stable families
🎒 Field trips that spark curiosity and joy
When you give through the Giving Machines, you’re helping kids and families see a brighter world—and break harmful cycles for generations to come.
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If you're not able to visit the Giving Machines in person, you can give the same gifts through our Virtual Giving Machine! |
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Family Holiday Celebration |
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We recently celebrated the holiday season with the youth and families who are the heart of our Friends - Utah program! We gathered together for a cozy holiday dinner, festive table games, and even a magical visit from Santa himself. Carefree community moments like these are what this special season is all about. A big thank you to Tiburon Fine Dining for helping us provide a delicious, nutritious meal for all of our families!
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Thank You SCHEELS! |
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We want to say a huge thank you to our long-term partner and unwavering supporter, SCHEELS!
Last month, Kelsey and Elise had the privilege of presenting at the annual SCHEELS Community Breakfast, sharing our vision to create belonging and connection for children facing the greatest challenges.
It was inspiring to connect with fellow nonprofits and essential first responders in our local community here in Sandy, Utah.
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SCHEELS truly embodies their corporate philosophy of Community Involvement, with associates volunteering thousands of hours and the company donating a significant portion of its profits to local causes. We are so grateful for your commitment and proud to have your support! |
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Important Tax Updates For Your End of Year Giving |
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Major tax-law changes take effect in 2026, so 2025 could be an especially good time to make a tax-deductible gift. Talk with your financial advisor about getting the maximum benefit and consider making your donation to Friends - Utah before the end of the year. When you choose to give, you have several options. You can give through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) right from our giving page. We also gratefully accept Gifts of Stock, In-Kind Donations, and IRA Charitable Gifts. If you’d like to explore any of these options, please reach out to Elise Forbes Wallace at eforbeswallace@friendsutah.org. |
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