statewide
Serving Northern Utah, the Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG) is a voluntary organization of local governments that facilitates the coordination of federal, state and local programs for the solution of mutual problems in the region. BRAG runs multiple programs that focus on finding long-term solutions for poverty in the region. These programs include rental assistance, housing rehabilitation, home choice, alternatives program, health insurance information, long-term care ombudsman, senior companions, emergency assistance, community and economic development, furnace replacement or repair, weatherization, Tremonton Crown Home, caregiver support program, information and referral, Medicaid Aging Waiver Program, senior centers and heating utility assistance.
CSBG Director: Michelle Fairbourn170 N. Main
Logan, UT 84321
435-752-7242
The Community Action Services and Food Bank is dedicated to fostering self-reliance in individuals, families and communities by providing a variety of programs and solutions designed to address local needs and issues. Community Action Services and Food Bank provide the following services to help alleviate poverty in its community: food bank, financial assistance, utility assistance program (HEAT), community garden, mortgage counseling, services to elderly and disadvantaged, community planning, family development and support services, employment/education referrals, housing crisis assistance, home buyer education, predatory lending education, trips for Kids Youth Mentor Program and community awareness and advocacy.
Executive Director: Myla Dutton815 S. Freedom Boulevard, Suite 100
Provo, UT 84601
801-373-8200
The Family Connection Center is a private, non-profit agency that serves families and individuals in Davis and Morgan Counties. Its purpose is to protect children, strengthen and shelter families and individuals, foster self-sufficiency, and facilitate a caring community. The Family Connection Center provides the following services to help move families towards independence: emergency assistance, parent education, transitional housing, food bank, crisis respite/nursery, therapy and Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
Executive Director:1360 East 1450 South
Clearfield, UT 84015
801-773-0712
The Five County Association of Governments (Five County AOG) is a voluntary association of local governments from the five southwestern counties of the State of Utah. The Five County AOG addresses the needs of its area by providing direct services and collaborating with a network of human service agencies. Five County AOG partners with individuals, families and community groups to assist consumers in becoming more self-sufficient. Five County AOG also hosts the local Community Action Agency serving Southwest Utah. Its goal is to work toward mitigating the causes and conditions of poverty in the region through a variety of means including emergency food and shelter, Young Parent's Program, human services planning, support services case management, senior programs, health and wellness, literacy and ESL training, transportation support, regional human services resource directory, HEAT program (AOG), weatherization (AOG), and youth social/academic development.
CSBG Director: Beth Cottam1070 West 1600 South, Bldg. B
St. George, UT 84770
435-673-3548
The Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership inspires those in poverty to become self-sufficient through innovative services and collaborative efforts. The Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, Inc. (OWCAP) has developed from a single-office activity into a non-profit private business. Over the last 30 years, OWCAP has been instrumental in lifting families out of poverty in Weber County. Several of OWCAP's accomplishments include the creation of a multipurpose center with health facilities, assisting in the creation of a Public Housing Authority in Ogden, aiding in the organization of a State Migrant Council, development of a neighborhood Youth Corps and the creation of a Vocational Improvement Program. Additionally, OWCAP runs programs such as adult education, employment assistance, community information and referral, food pantry, early childhood development and health services, program design and management systems, emergency services, free tax preparation, housing counseling, Head Start and family and community partnerships.
Executive Director: Dr. Donald Carpenter3159 Grant Avenue
Ogden, UT 84401
801-399-9281
The mission of Salt Lake Community Action Program (SLCAP) is to eliminate the paradox of poverty in our affluent society. SLCAP creates programs that empower low-income people to enhance the quality of their lives by having them design and implement strategies that will create solutions to their problems. SLCAP's programs include Housing Outreach Rental Program, emergency rental/mortgage assistance, HIV/AIDS emergency housing, weatherization, neighborhood centers, advocacy, After School Programs, housing/financial counseling, landlord/tenant mediation, Head Start, HEAT Program, employment services, community partnerships and emergency food pantries.
Executive Director: Cathy Hoskins764 South 200 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-359-2444
The Six County Association of Governments (SCAOG) was organized in 1969 to provide services available through state and federal programs to the citizens of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties. In addition to the coordination of local governments, SCAOG runs several services to help move low-income families in the region towards self-sufficiency. These services include Social Services Block Grant, critical needs housing, homeless prevention, emergency food and shelter, Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund, Community Services Block Grant, HOME, Energy Conservation Education Program, HEAT Program and weatherization.
CSBG Director: Maureen Allred250 N. Main Street
Richfield, UT 84701
435-896-9222
The Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments (SEULAG) works on behalf of the local governments in the Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan county region. SEULAG focuses on moving low-income individuals and families out of poverty through strengthening human service programs with support of the whole community. SEULAG provides the following services to assist families in poverty: housing rehabilitation, weatherization, emergency assistance, Area Agency on Aging Programs, human services, food pantries and Home Heating Bill Assistance Programs.
CSBG Director: Jackie Butkovich75 East 400 South
P.O. Box 1106
Price, UT 84501
435-637-7323
The Uintah Basin Association of Governments was established in 1973. Its goal is to serve as a multi-purpose organization utilizing its combined total resources to provide a more effective means for the planning and development of the physical, economic, and human resources of the region. Uintah Basin AOG provides the following services to help lift families out of poverty and to move them towards self-sufficiency: rental and mortgage assistance, emergency food, shelter, housing, fuel or transportation, medical and dental assistance, clothing, homelessness services (motel assistance), food pantry and weatherization (AOG).
CSBG Director: Claudine Caldwell330 East 100 South
Roosevelt, UT 84066
435-722-4518
Utahns Against Hunger (UAH) focuses on creating the will to end hunger in Utah. The organization works to reduce and eliminate hunger through education and advocacy and by acting as a community resource center. UAH provides community organizations and low-income families with information about important local resources and also assists clients in resolving problems they encounter when applying for public assistance. Because of UAH's work, Utahns are better educated about their options and have easier access to food resources. By ensuring all Utahns have access to food, UAH aims to improve lives and eliminate hunger in Utah.
Executive Director: Gina Cornia455 East 400 South, Suite 407
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-328-2561
