UT: Poverty Issues
Summit County initiative looks to ease childcare cost burden
Utah parents can expect to pay between $800 and $1,200 dollars a month for child care but a new program is expanding its reach into Summit County to h…
Community action agencies celebrate 60 years, renew calls to battle poverty
Community action agencies in Utah and across the nation are celebrating 60 years of battling poverty and empowering communities, which started with …
UT ranks third for overall child well-being; more education support urged
Utah is among the best states in the nation for children's overall well-being according to a new national report, but experts are emphasizing the …
UT poverty simulation aims to catalyze change, empathy
More than 8% of Utah's population lives in poverty, according to the Census and an event this month wants to give participants a better idea of the …
Utah Food Bank opens two pantries on Navajo Nation
Utah Food Bank is expanding in San Juan County, and has announced the opening of two new pantries that will help support residents of the Navajo …
Utah mom shares impact of 'diaper assistance'
One Utah mom with three children is grateful for assistance from the Utah Diaper Distribution Demonstration Project. Taylor Graff said the program …
As UT diaper needs grow, help is available
Inadequate diaper supply can jeopardize Utahn's ability to advance financially. That is according to Vic Velivis, the founder and executive director …
Eligible Utahns Could Qualify for Supplemental Security Income Payments
Many people in Utah and across the country are eligible for financial aid on top of receiving Social Security payments, but are not aware of it…
UT Excels in Child Well-Being, But Parents Struggle with Child Care Costs
Utah ranks second in the country for overall child well-being, moving up from last year's fourth-place ranking in the annual Kids Count Data Book…
Utah Food Bank Southern Distribution Center Expands as Need Increases
The need for emergency food in Utah's six southernmost counties is on the rise, so Utah Food Bank is expanding its Southern Distribution Center in St…
As Utah Temps Drop and Energy Costs Rise, Help is Available
As temperatures drop across the state of Utah and energy costs continue to rise, Utahns may be eligible for heat utility assistance to stay warm as …
Utah Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 for Health Coverage
Open-enrollment season for health insurance is upon us, and Utahns who want to get the right kinds of coverage have a lot to consider. More than 300,…