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There are a variety of different ways to be more charitable without spending money. Here are some ideas to try.

If you want to be sure your New Year’s resolutions really stick for 2025, check out these useful tips on how to keep the habit hopeful.

Check out this unique spin on 12 ways you can show you care this holiday season.

This season, be a part of the merriment by giving back through these four fun festive ways to spread holiday cheer.

If you want to live a more altruistic lifestyle, help give back in the upcoming season by checking out these volunteering ideas for cold weather months.

A mentorship program has more in store than just for the mentee. If you’re not sure whether mentoring is right for you, take a look at these eight ways becoming a mentor can benefit you.

What’s the best way to show thankfulness? By giving back to others. This Thanksgiving, remember the reason for the season by showing thanks through giving.

Books are a valuable source of information, creativity and empathy. If you’re not a book lover now, you will be soon. Here’s how reading makes you a better person.

This holiday season, try incorporating some of these healthy treats into your life to balance out the rich holiday feasts. Check out these top eight power foods you need to take advantage of.

Gratefulness is not something which comes naturally; it needs practice. If you want to live an altruistic life and practice thankfulness this month, check out these easy steps you can take.

If you’re interested in living a more altruistic lifestyle and helping those in need this Halloween, check out these five spooky ways you can give back.

Since the weather is cooling down, you can add a little sunshine and warmth to a stranger with these simple ideas.

Let’s talk about five strategies to keep your resilience sharp, so you’re ready to handle any obstacle life throws your way.

Let's talk about five ways to spread joy and positivity everywhere you go, that you can practice every day!

No matter what kind of stress we’re experiencing, the better we can learn to cope in a healthy way, the more successfully we’ll be able to manage.

Whether you have a little or a lot of free time, there’s no better way to spend it than by getting out there and making a difference.

Sleep serves a number of essential functions for the human body. Check out these tips to up your sleep game.

To help you make your next vacay the ultimate experience, we put together this list of amazing trip ideas to use as inspiration.

Hobbies are a healthy, relaxing way to spend our free time in ways we enjoy—but with the added perk of mental, physical and social health benefits that television and smartphones simply can’t match.

In the hustle and bustle of life, it's all too easy to put our health on the back burner. Check out these 10 tips below for small changes you can make today that can have a big impact on your health for years to come.

Autumn’s beautiful weather and fun holidays make it easy to find volunteering opportunities in your area. We’ve come up with a few ideas to get you started.

Have you been thinking about expanding your family to add a new furry friend? Look no further than your nearest animal shelter.

Whether you’re headed to the Gulf Coast or the Grand Canyon, we’ve compiled a list of items you’ll need once you’ve hit the road.

If you’re not a frequent reader, you might be missing out on some important perks.

With just a month left of summer, it’s time to take advantage of all it has to offer. Check out these fun ideas to celebrate the end of the sunshine season!

If you have something or some time to give, consider doing so today. Here’s a list of easy ways you can give something away today.

Farmers markets have so much more to offer than just the sights and smells. The following is a list of just a few reasons you should visit your local farmers market this summer.

Planning an Independence Day party shouldn’t have to be stressful. We’ve compiled a list of everything you need—from food to activities—to throw a bash your friends will rave about.

If you’re looking for a way to get outside while also improving your whole self, gardening may be the hobby for you.

You know volunteering has a positive influence (make friends, build connections, gain experiences, etc.), but did you know that it can actually assist your health?

There are always ways to give back to others around you, even including the presents you buy. Here are some ideas for Father’s Day gifts that give back.

With the help of a bicycle, we can take better care of the environment, our physical bodies and even spend time together. So how can you mark this momentous occasion?

Memorial Day means much more than time off from work and hosting a barbecue, so if you want to get involved this weekend, check out these great ways to give back.

Art galleries are a beneficial component of any neighborhood. Check out some of these ways art galleries are important and why you should visit them this summer.

If you’re new to the tea game, here’s a breakdown of some of the main types of healthy teas and why you should start drinking them right away.

Storytelling is powerful, and it has enormous benefits in store for you and those around you. Today we’re going to talk about how storytelling can impact your life.

May Day is a time to come together with family and friends and create festive crafts. If you’re looking for a way to get started, check out these 5 cool craft ideas to celebrate.

Whether it’s a few hours or a long commitment, volunteering not only supports those around you, but positively influences you as well. Here’s six ideas to get started.

The arts play a vital role in our society. In fact, without the arts, much of our history, expression and culture would be virtually nonexistent.

Meditation is powerful. If you’re unsure whether or not the practice is worth looking into, check out these top ways meditation can help improve your life.

Turns out, regular writing and keeping a journal actually has a lot of surprising mental and emotional health benefits. Today, we’re going to check them out.

Despite their age, children can have a powerful impact in the community, if only we encourage them to do so. Here are four reasons kids should start volunteering young.

Gardening not only brings in beautiful colors, scents and foods to your home, but it has added benefits just for you. Here are some reasons you should plant a garden this season.

By going green, we create a better environment for ourselves and future generations. Check out these easy ways you can live an altruistic—and green—lifestyle.

This Women’s History Month, get involved by showing support for the women in your community. Check out these ways you can remember powerful women from history, while advocating for women today.

When it comes to supporting local business, there’s more to it than helping the community; it supports you too. Check out these reasons why going local helps you out in the long run.

There are ways we can challenge ourselves to grow in empathy. If you want to learn more, check out these tips for how to cultivate more empathy for others.

What if you could live with more compassion this week and share love with other people in your community, country or even the world? Turns out, you can!

Give yourself and your loved ones the greatest gift this American Heart Month by focusing on making heart-healthy decisions towards a happier and healthier lifestyle.

It can sometimes be difficult to consider how exactly to recognize Black History Month. What can you do? Here are six ideas for honoring Black History Month.

A popular Utah grocery chain is using one of its flagship stores to tackle food waste and hunger in Salt Lake City. As part of Smith's efforts to divert waste from local landfills, the company has pledged to donate eight pallets of new unsold clothes and shoes to several local schools.

Utah students and families will now have new clothes before they head to the classroom thanks to a generous donation by Smith’s Food and Drug. Eight pallets of boxes filled with brand-new clothes were donated to help more than 2,000 students in the Granite School District.

This summer, school districts around Utah will continue the tradition of serving free school lunches even though school is not in session. At Granite School District, where 50% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch they will keep 10 school pantries open

Brooke Porter, the Communications Director for the Granite Education Foundation, joined ABC4's Nicea DeGering to talk about the summer meal program, the district offer for students who qualify for free or reduced meals.

The Harlem Wizards are a world-renowned basketball show team and you can see them here in Utah at two events, Proceeds benefit Granite Education Foundation to support students and educators in a district with over 50% of students living at or below poverty.

What started off as a small group of concerned educators, parents, philanthropists and community members in 1988— who got together because they knew the needs were growing within their school district— is now celebrating its 30th anniversary.

The Unified Police Department and the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office had their turn in spreading holiday cheer Saturday morning. Employees from both departments joined together to deliver the holiday spirit to over 100 children.

Volunteers with Granite Education Foundation were busy Tuesday. They were helping Santa with a holiday surprise for students and families in need. The Granite Education Foundation has a program called “Santa Sacks.”

This year, one organization is helping families in the Granite School District feel the magic of Christmas. To help spread Christmas cheer, the Granite Education Foundation, a nationally recognized organization, created the Santa Sack program.

The Granite Education Foundation hopes to help those in need this holiday season. Brooke Porter stopped by the 2News studio to talk about the Santa Sacks the foundation is putting together for children who would otherwise go without.

Thousands of students go without during the holiday season, especially in the Granite School District. Brent Severe, CEO of Granite Education Foundation, stopped by KSL to talk about the needs and how the community can get involved.

A pop up closet at Kearns Junior High helped provide clothes to students and families in need. Smith's Food and Drug sponsored the pop up closet, which benefited several local school in the Granite School District.

Harper's Homemade Bread is recognized by Smith's and Fox 13 News for their Zero Hunger Zero Waste efforts. Harper's generously donates bread to hundreds of students in partnership with Granite Education Foundation.

It’s not often that an elementary-aged student leaves a department store most excited about a package of new socks, but that was the case at Granite Education Foundation’s Kids Shop-A-Thon at Kohl’s in West Valley City.

The first step into a new classroom is an intimidating one, made all the harder wearing tattered shoes and hand-me-downs. In its inaugural year, Discover sponsors Granite Education Foundation’s Kids Shop-A-Thon to celebrate and provide for Granite kids.

The Granite Education Foundation recognized the needs of educators in classrooms and found a way to fill it. They support educators through classroom grants and incentives to prevent teachers from spending their own money.

The start of a new school year is filled with exciting anticipation as the back-to-school shopping is done and backpacks are filled, but not for hundreds of students at Redwood Elementary in West Valley.

One by one these small faces and little hands came to Albert Archuleta, trusting him with their head of hair as they hopped into the barber chair. Archuleta smiled and teased with them, conferring with parents about what cut they preferred for their child.

One by one these small faces and little hands came to Albert Archuleta, trusting him with their head of hair as they hopped into the barber chair. Archuleta smiled and teased with them, conferring with parents about what cut they preferred for their child to be ready for school.

At Redwood Elementary, the excitement of going back to school can often be overwhelmed by the anxiety of making ends meet. Eighty percent of the students there live at or below the poverty level.

Today on Fresh Living Caitlin sat down with Brooke Porter and Brent Severe from the Granite Education Foundation to talk about the critical issue of child hunger during summer months. The Foundation serves around 68,000 students, 65% of whom are at or below the poverty line.

A Salt Lake City management company is lending a helping hand at battling food insecurity in the Utah. The last day of school for most is one of excitement and anticipation for summer fun and freedom, but for many kids in Granite School District this time is instead filled with worry.

Students were surprised in their classrooms Tuesday with vouchers for a free meal each week of the summer at one of six Burger King locations. The vouchers were needed as 65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch at the 10 schools that received the vouchers.

Granite School District is recognizing an "absolutely incredible kid.” Kearns High School student Keeven Wilson can add that title to his resume. The Granite School District is recognizing him for transforming his life. Back in junior high, he was getting straight F's.

A local high school tenth grader won the Granite School District’s “Incredible Kid” Award. Keven Wilson did not know he was about to receive the reward, and he did not even know the award existed. Every year since 2013, Granite has picked one student as its most “Incredible Kid."

On Tuesday, Kearns High School sophomore Keeven Wilson was named the district's Absolutely Incredible Kid. He was a straight-F student in junior high, someone who'd run'ins with police and a home life so unstable that he and his siblings were taken from their parents.

Many families in our area struggle to consistently put food on the table and it's especially hard on the children. Now a grocery store chain is teaming up with the Granite Education Foundation to do something about it.

KUTV is raising money for the annual Souper Bowl of Caring. Your donations could go to a mobile food pantry to feed Utah's hungry kids. Brent Severe, Chief Executive Officer for the Granite Education Foundation talks with Kari about what mobile food pantries do for Utah.

Eighty-six students from nine high schools in Granite School District took part in the Art Olympics. Brooke Porter, director of communications for the Granite Education Foundation, said the purpose of the Art Olympics is to give students a chance to celebrate their talents and art.

As Olympic athletes around the world prepare for Pyeongchang, student artists of Granite School District compete to stand atop the podium in their own Art Olympics. The games’ contenders are 86 artists from all nine Granite high schools with just four hours to create their masterpiece.

Granite Park Jr. High’s principal, Aaron Wilson and staff members worried that many students would go hungry over the two-week winter break. About 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch at school, so they created a dinner to show they cared.

When it comes to donating time and money, there are many options and opportunities in the Beehive State. To help you navigate where you can best give your money, time and goods, we've created an open list of organizations and charities that benefit those in need.

Volunteers fill thousands of Santa Sacks for needy students in Granite’s Santa Sacks workshop in South Salt Lake. The sacks include new blankets, books, socks, hats, hygiene kits, school supplies and toys for younger children, or headphones and gift cards for older students.

Some folks are lending a helping hand for students in Granite School District this holiday season and we’re learning there are a lot of students in need. Volunteers filled thousands of sacks one by one with toys, blankets, books and more at a local version of Santa’s workshop.

Rocky is the latest addition to the Mobile Food Pantry program and this one is sponsored by the Granite Education Foundation. Dan Rascon caught up to the truck as it delivered food to students at Kearns Jr. High, where 30% of the student population are kids in need.

Faltan sólo unas semanas para la Navidad y para familias de escasos recursos que luchan cada semana para satisfacer las necesidades básicas esta fecha puede ser un poco difícil ya que probablemente no hay presupuesto para comprar regalos para los niños.

Santa Claus has an extension of his workshop right here in Salt Lake City. With room after room overflowing with toys, blankets, books and more, the volunteers at this workshop work furiously to fill thousands of “Santa Sacks” for the neediest students in Granite School District.

The Granite Education Foundation honored The Salvation Army Salt Lake City Corps Nov. 9, for providing assistance to families in need during the holiday season. The Foundation annually recognizes Utah organizations that have made a difference.

Granite School District unveiled a new food pantry Friday to serve the 67 schools in the district. The new truck is the fourth in the fleet and aims aid students struggling with hunger. 65% of the students in Granite live below the poverty line.

The gift of the 36-foot refrigerated truck dubbed "Rocky," which will deliver food to Granite District schools, was made possible through a partnership among the Granite Education Foundation, Granite Credit Union and Utah Food Bank.

A new mobile food pantry will help ensure kids in the Granite School District have enough to eat. The Granite Education Foundation, the district’s non-profit arm unveiled a new truck today that will bring groceries to kids to take home.

To continue combating the hunger crisis, Granite Education Foundation and Granite Credit Union generously donated the funds for a mobile food pantry truck to service the school district through a partnership with Utah Food Bank.