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Utah Community Organizations You Should Know About

Posted on June 10, 2025   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

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We’re all in this together. (Hannah Bushing/Unsplash)

Utah is home to a network of small but mighty community organizations, full of people doing the work to support and uplift communities across the state. Here are a few standout groups worth knowing about (and supporting).

CU helps immigrants apply for DACA, renew green cards, connect with legal support, and understand their rights.

♥️ How to support: Volunteer, give a one-time donation, or become a monthly Dream supporter.

Provides hospice and medical respite for people experiencing homelessness, the only facility of its kind in the U.S. Their licensed facility offers up to 80 beds that include medication management, transportation to appointments, and end-of-life care.

♥️ How to support: Donate, volunteer, or shop for a cause.

Works to close the health equity gaps for Utah’s Pacific Islander communities through vaccination clinics, cancer screenings, and mental health workshops.

♥️ How to support: Donate, attend a health event, or volunteer at their annual Pacific Health 5K.

On the front lines of preventing and responding to sexual violence in Utah. The organization offers training, advocacy, and resources that center the needs of survivors.

♥️ How to support: Apply to be a volunteer, intern, or even join their board of directors.

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