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 … [Read more...]
Utahns: Shift Your Spending to Small Business Saturday
With Christmas decorations hitting the stores by Halloween, it is already time to start thinking about holiday shopping. Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving and the biggest shopping day of the year, has a small-scale counterpart that has gained momentum in the last few years. Small Business Saturday, started by American Express, first began in November 2010. It was … [Read more...]
Pilgrim’s Progress
Meet some recent Salt Lake City Immigrants and see what they are dishing out for Thanksgiving Dinner Food, family, and football. There’s probably no holiday more American than Thanksgiving. But what if your ancestors didn’t come over on the Mayflower? What if you are the new “Pilgrim” to this brave, new world? How do immigrants translate the holiday? We asked some recent … [Read more...]
Turkey Soup For The Soul
It was a gray November evening in a grey classroom painted by bright smiles. I was an ESL teacher for newly arrived immigrants, a role that encompassed both instructing English and serving as a gateway to an often confusing culture. As I started with my usual happy “Hello class!” and received the usual happy “Hello teacher!” I saw a confused look on the face of Mrs. … [Read more...]