Anyone who has ever done remodeling knows “the list"--that scrap of paper scrawled with, “Get paint, nails, caulk, etc., etc., etc.” At the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, one can not only fill the list, but also perhaps find a dolphin-shaped table! “It’s one of the more unusual items I’ve seen donated,” says Layne Burrows, who has worked there for five years. … [Read more...]
Call for 1,200 Volunteer Positions Begins for Tour of Utah Professional Cycling Stage Race
Volunteer registration launches this week for the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah professional cycling stage race. The online registration process coincides with National Volunteer Week, recognized across the United States, April 6 - 12, 2014. More than 1,200 volunteer positions in a variety of roles and locations are available during the Tour of Utah in August. The volunteer a … [Read more...]
Rescued Horses In Utah Need Your Help
Noble Horse Sanctuary’s Catherine Kirby is very down to earth and friendly, so much so that her title of executive director seems pretentious. Kirby and one employee, Tracey Bagley, take care of 10 horses at the sanctuary currently with the help of 14 volunteers. Though Bagley is a paid employee Kirby does not collect a salary. She estimated that she works 55 hours a week and t … [Read more...]
Adopting a Shelter Dog in Utah
A person who gives a gift this holiday season must be sure they are not giving an unwanted responsibility. While Christmas may seem like the time to give a friend or loved one an adoptive pet, shelters encourage shoppers to be careful when considering getting a pet for someone else. “Don’t enter into it lightly,” says Carl Arky, Director of Communications at the Humane Socie … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving and the Utah Homeless Population
Thanksgiving is a time many people spend with their families at home and give thanks for what they have. That is…for those of us who have homes. In 2012, the number of homeless Utahns was 16,522, up 15 percent from the previous year. Contrary to popular belief, most homeless are not single adult men. Forty-five percent of the homeless population in Utah are members of fa … [Read more...]
The Mission Continues: Helping Veterans Make the Trek from Soldier to Civilian
Utah has some of the biggest Trekkies in America. In fact, Utah theaters ranked in the top of the nation for attendance for the latest Star Trek: Into Darkness. As Memorial Day approaches, Utah Stories would like to highlight a veterans-focused charity supported by Star Trek director J.J. Abrahms and his wife Kate McGrath. The Mission Continues is a national nonprofit or … [Read more...]
Blood Money
Earn $300 per month for your blood. Economic hardship is leading to an increase in blood donation services offering money. With credit card offerings decreasing and interest rising, many individuals who may have otherwise turned to credit when financially strapped are finding new ways to earn cash to finance things like entertainment, doctor's visits and grocery … [Read more...]
Blood Money II
Healthy and STD free? Plasma donation is a viable way to earn $500 a month in extra income to make ends meet. Car accident victims may need as many as 50 units of blood to stay alive. This means it requires 50 blood donors to save one life. As someone who has a rare blood type, I have always been aware of the importance of donating blood and plasma. Now, with the reality of … [Read more...]
Plasma Truth: Donating Plasma in Utah
Plasma clinics are booming during the economic slowdown, but blood clinics are struggling. Find out where your plasma really goes. The mainstream media loves to do "sign of the times" pieces during America's recession. Time and time again we see the same report about the increase of people donating plasma for money as a means of making ends meet. The reports … [Read more...]