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Art

Provo woman's non-profit gives thousands of children chance to create art in creative, accessible space

By Andrew Osborn
February 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Located on the second floor of Provo Towne Centre, the Neighborhood Art Center offers art supplies and classes to children and adults.
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Featured

Utah non-profit builds hope through horses

By Annika Ohran
December 14, 2023 12:00 AM
According to the CDC,57% of teen girls feel persistently sad or hopeless. One local organization is working to change that.
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Healthy Living

Camp Kesem volunteers support children of parents with cancer

By Hannah Mckinlay
January 27, 2022 12:00 AM
The Utah Valley chapter of the nationwide non-profit organization Kesem hosted a general body meeting Jan. 20 to inform new and old volunteers about Kesem’s mission and how they can help.
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Featured

Treehouse Talks — more than a backyard pop-up

By Lauren Woolley
October 07, 2021 12:00 AM
As children, many played in treehouses and learned valuable life lessons with friends. Now, in Provo, three BYU students are carrying the same concept into young adulthood.
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Good in the Universe

BYU grads help families struggling with infertility

By Anna Johnson
August 13, 2018 12:00 AM
From left: Braden Andrus, Makayla Andrus holding her 21-month-old son and Kyle Andrus. Braden and Makayla are dedicated to helping families struggling with infertility through their company Declan Roe. (Declan Roe)
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Campus Events

Summit Against Human Trafficking speakers educate and empower participants

By Elizabeth Nelson
February 14, 2017 12:00 AM
Patricia Miller shares her story as a sex trafficking survivor at the Summit Against Human Trafficking. Miller participated as one of 10 breakout session speakers at the event. (Maddi Driggs)
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Local

Salt Lake City Mardi Bra drive provides 'extra support' for feminine hygiene priorities

By Haley Hilton
February 16, 2016 12:00 AM
Mardi Gra may have have happened on Feb. 9th, but Mardi Bra will be happening for at least three months.
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Local

Gov. Herbert, Interfaith Roundtable encourages Utah public to attend interfaith events this month

By Alex E. J. Mohammad
February 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable chairman were among a few officials who urged members of the public to be 'open to the ideas and beliefs of others' during the kick off of the Interfaith Month at Utah State capitol on Friday.
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Local

World Congress of Families IX: Entrepreneurial leadership leads to successful advocacy

By Kjersten Johnson
October 30, 2015 12:00 AM
Brian Brown, co-founder and president of the National Organization for Marriage, talks with a guest after his training on entrepreneurial leadership. Email communication is most effective in reaching donors and partners, Brown said. (Kjersten Johnson)
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Local

New book shares 21 child cancer patients' dreams with stories and art

By Austin Tenny
September 23, 2015 12:00 AM
JP Gibson, makes a legendary dunk as a player for the Utah Jazz. (Jonathan Diaz)
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Local

Dancing with some special partners: BYU Ballroom 'shakes it off' with Recreation and Habilitation Services

By Kayci Treu
February 06, 2015 12:00 AM
Dancing. Music. Smiles. At least two of the three are typically found in the Richards Building, home to the BYU ballroom, ballet and contemporary dance companies, but all were present en masse at the annual BDC-RAH social held Jan 29.
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Music

"Towards Sunshine" Benefit concert organized by BYU student

By Melanie Jones
May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
While many students will fill their summer with beach vacations or sales jobs, Glenn Rowley is using his summer to help make a positive impact in the world.
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Local

Run to help children walk

By Aubriahna Greene
May 08, 2012 12:00 AM
The Now I Can Foundation will be holding a 5k run to raise money for children with physical disabilities on May 19, so the children can receive physical therapy.
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Local

BYU family works together to provide education for AIDS orphans in Uganda

By Robin Rodgers
March 28, 2012 12:00 AM
When BYU education professors Steve Hite and Julie Hite began researching schools in Uganda, they had no charitable intentions.
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News

BYU grads start Help International work in Nicaragua

By Amberly Asay
February 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Natural disasters, poverty and smiling people are images that come to mind when first hearing about international development. For HELP International, a local nonprofit, these images will now be associated with Nicaragua, a new country the organization has entered.
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Basketball

BYU Graduates Help Underprivileged Kids Through Non-profit Sports Organization

January 16, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU graduates Ryan Bowler and Amanda Bowler are making a difference in the lives of many kids in their community. They recently set up a nonprofit organization to provide finances for underprivileged youth to be involved in organized sports.
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