UPCOMING PROJECTS
PAST PROJECTS
December 2022 | Angel Tree + Shopping Spree
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ANGEL TREE DISTRIBUTION DAY
Angel Tree's Distribution Day is where volunteers help families as they pick up gifts for Christmas at Salvation Army's Angel Tree Warehouse. There are two shifts this year. When: Saturday, December 17th -Morning Shift (8:30 AM to noon) -Afternoon Shift (12:30 PM to 5:00 PM) Who: Everyone 12 years and older ANGEL TREE SHOPPING SPREE This project has been requested by volunteers wanting to get together to shop for the recipients of the Angel Tree. Join us as we shop for gifts requested by children of families who otherwise would not have gifts on Christmas. Great project for kids of all ages to join. Bring the whole family! (You pick an angel from the Angel Tree at Smith's Marketplace and purchase items on their list. All items are chosen and paid for by you.) When: Thursday, December 3rd Where: Smith's Marketplace | 1820 W 9000 S, West Jordan |
November 2022 | Art + Wine [and a really really good time]
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October 2022 | Trick-or-Treat for the Utah Food Bank
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September 2022 | Walk Out of Darkness
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Volunteers will be helping with the Set Up and Take Down of the event (tables, tents, etc.), putting out materials, marking walking routes, sign placement and more.
PRIOR TO PROJECT (September 7th) The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP) has requested that all volunteers watch a short video prior to this project. Click here to view the video. In addition to watching the short video, it is required that all volunteers attend a volunteer orientation (Final Walkthrough) on September 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, to learn the volunteer responsibilities, the layout of the event, and volunteers will receive their t-shirt at this meeting. DAY OF PROJECT (September 10th)
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, West Jordan WHO: Everyone (including kids accompanied by adult) REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Volunteers may also participate in the walk by registering separately at the link at the end of this paragraph: You may walk and volunteer, however these are different registrations. If you are interested in both, please note that you will need to click on both Register to Volunteer and Register to Walk to sign up separately. VOLUNTEER (choose your shift at Registration) September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
Love Lake City is honored to be working with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for September's Project, furthering our mission of raising compassion through service for those experiencing mental illness. Volunteers will be assisting with the set up and take down for the Walk Out of Darkness event. The Out of Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love. Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the US overall, and the second leading cause of death among young adults. If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741-741. |
August 2022 | Car Show & School Supply 'Drive'
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In August, we're hosting a Car Show & School Supply Drive for students of Salt Lake County. The school supplies donated through this drive will help the thousands of students who are experiencing housing insecurity prepare for learning in the new school year, so they can refocus on their education and hopefully end the cycle of insecurity to create a better future.
When: Thursday, August 11th | 4-6 PM Where: Chubby's Cafe | 1276 W 12600 S, Riverton Who: Everyone is invited! What: Car Show + Chubby's Cafe is donating a percentage of food sales during the event, to the cause. Entry Ticket: Bring a donation of school supplies from the list below! NO REGISTRATION NEEDED. JUST SHOW UP! For questions or to register to show your car, call Vickie at 801-631-2862.
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July 2022 | PB&J Project
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This event is a Love Lake City favorite! We will be making and handing out lunches to the hungry in downtown Salt Lake City.
We first make PB&J sandwiches and then bag them with other snacks. Then we take all our lunches along with a cooler of cold water bottles and hand them out to hungry folks in downtown Salt Lake, focusing on the city center, Salt Lake Library, and old courthouse areas. When: Sunday, July 17th | 10AM Where: Address is on Eventbrite Ticket (register below!) Who: Everyone (including kids, accompanied by an adult) REGISTRATION REQUIRED. |
June 2022 | Project Rainbow
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In June, we joined Project Rainbow to install and remove flags in the community to raise awareness and support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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May 2022 | Cupcake Project at YWCA
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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
DATE: Saturday, May 7th TIME: 10:00 - NOON LOCATION: YWCA | 322 East 300 South We will be assembling CUPCAKE kits for the residents at the YWCA to honor them for Mother's Day. There will be a short presentation from Allie at the Y to share more about what they do... can't wait to see you all there! ***This project furthers our mission of raising compassion through service, by affording us the opportunity to work with those staying at the YWCA shelter, who have experienced family violence and may otherwise be unsheltered, without the support of the YWCA. The YWCA is Utah's most comprehensive provider of family violence services. Their programs include walk-in services, crisis line, emergency shelter, transitional housing, children's programs, and a other supportive services. In addition to offering services to families experiencing or fleeing from domestic violence, the YWCA also reaches out broadly into the community with offerings for every woman, including a nationally accredited child care and early education center, leadership opportunities for women at all life stages, and opportunities to participate more fully in civic life. |
April 2022 | Spring into Kindness
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Join us for a Scavenger & Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, April 9th Time: 10:00 a.m. - NOON Location: Waterford School | 1480 E 9400 S, Sandy Breakfast Served by: Waffle Love Egg Hunt for Kids + Kindness Scavenger Hunt + Breakfast + Mini Photo Session ***Spring into Kindness is co-hosted by Salt Lake Homes & Love Lake City. To further our mission of raising compassion through service, we are hosting a random-acts-of-kindness scavenger & egg hunt to get everyone involved in spreading the joy. There is no cost for this event and no funds will be raised. |
March 2022 | Make & Serve at VOA
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There are two opportunities to serve at the VOA on Wednesday, February 2nd.
Breakfast at VOA Youth Resource Center (YRC) 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Dinner at VOA Center for Women & Children 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ***In continuing our mission to raise compassion through service and to serve those experiencing homelessness, addiction, and/ or mental illness, we are making and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at both the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center and the VOA Center for Women & Children. VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center. There are more than 4,000 youth experiencing homelessness, due to poverty, health issues, identifying as LGBTQIA+, abuse, neglect, addiction, and many other issues. This project serves to connect us with those individuals and to give them fuel in their lantern so their lights may shine. VOA Center for Women & Children is a detox center providing a safe place to start the journey to recovery. Detoxing is a common road block to entering recovery programs and women experiencing addiction often find it more difficult to leave abusive and dangerous environments due to having to first detox before entering other resource centers and programs. By providing a meal as a volunteer, we support these individuals in experiencing the feeling of a community wanting to help and engage in their success. |
February 2022 | Make & Serve at VOA
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There are two opportunities to serve at the VOA on Wednesday, February 2nd.
Breakfast at VOA Youth Resource Center (YRC) 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Dinner at VOA Center for Women & Children 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ***In continuing our mission to raise compassion through service and to serve those experiencing homelessness, addiction, and/ or mental illness, we are making and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at both the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center and the VOA Center for Women & Children.
VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center. There are more than 4,000 youth experiencing homelessness, due to poverty, health issues, identifying as LGBTQIA+, abuse, neglect, addiction, and many other issues. This project serves to connect us with those individuals and to give them fuel in their lantern so their lights may shine. VOA Center for Women & Children is a detox center providing a safe place to start the journey to recovery. Detoxing is a common road block to entering recovery programs and women experiencing addiction often find it more difficult to leave abusive and dangerous environments due to having to first detox before entering other resource centers and programs. By providing a meal as a volunteer, we support these individuals in experiencing the feeling of a community wanting to help and engage in their success. |
January 2022 | Clothing & Necessities Drive for the VOA
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It's time for our annual CLOTHING & NECESSITIES DRIVE for the VOA. We will be accepting drop-off donations or you can schedule a pick up for contactless, no hassle donations.
When: Saturday, January 15th | 10:00 a.m. - NOON Where: Call/ Text for drop-off address or to schedule a pick up Call or Text Clint or Rachel for drop-off location or to schedule a pick up. Items needed: (unfortunately other items cannot be accepted by the VOA, due to limitations in space)
You may also purchase items directly from the VOA Wishlist:
***When you purchase requested items using your Amazon account from their Wish Lists, they will be shipped automatically and directly to their facilities. The VOA continuously updates their lists with the most-needed items. |
December 2021 | Shopping Spree + Angel Tree
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GIVE CHEER by helping families and individuals as they pick up gifts for the holidays at the
Salvation Army Angel Tree warehouse. There are two shifts for this project. AM (Morning Shift) is 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM PM (Afternoon Shift) is 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM There are only 20 spots available for each shift, so register right away! Per Salvation Army: -Volunteers 12 yrs and older are welcome. -NO Pictures allowed of or with recipients of gifts. -Wear comfortable clothes and layers, because it is cold in the warehouse, but it gets warm where you're moving around lots. WHERE: Warehouse - TBD WHEN: December 18th (2 shifts to choose from) WHO: ages 12+ |
November 2021 | Thanks-[give]-ing
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November is for Thanks-[give]-ing!
After months of not having consistent service projects, we were so thrilled to be able to serve both the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center and the VOA Center for Women & Children in November. ***In continuing our mission to raise compassion through service and to serve those experiencing homelessness, addiction, and/ or mental illness, we are making and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at both the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center and the VOA Center for Women & Children.
VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center. There are more than 4,000 youth experiencing homelessness, due to poverty, health issues, identifying as LGBTQIA+, abuse, neglect, addiction, and many other issues. This project serves to connect us with those individuals and to give them fuel in their lantern so their lights may shine. VOA Center for Women & Children is a detox center providing a safe place to start the journey to recovery. Detoxing is a common road block to entering recovery programs and women experiencing addiction often find it more difficult to leave abusive and dangerous environments due to having to first detox before entering other resource centers and programs. By providing a meal as a volunteer, we support these individuals in experiencing the feeling of a community wanting to help and engage in their success. |
October 2021 | Trick-or-Treat for the Utah Food Bank
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It's time to TRICK-OR-TREAT for the Utah Food Bank!!
Step one of Trick-or-Treat is delivering fliers to all the doors, so neighbors know to put their donation out. Want to get your steps in.... WHEN: Thursday, October 28th | 4-6 PM Trick-or-Treat for the Utah Food Bank
WHEN: Saturday, October 30th | 10-Noon Dress up (or don't), but seriously, dressing up is so fun! And get ready to have fun collecting food to stock the shelves of the Utah Food Bank, so fewer families go hungry this holiday season!! Register you and yours for a wicked good time for a good cause! ***In continuing our mission to raise compassion through service and to serve those experiencing homelessness, addiction, and/ or mental illness, we are helping stock the shelves of the Utah Food Bank. Did you know that 1 in 8 students do not have enough food to eat during the evenings and weekends? And did you know that all three high schools in Salt Lake District have food pantries in their schools? The Utah Food Bank supports these school programs and pantries.
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September 2021 | Food Truck Party
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Join us for Taco Tuesday and the last official day of summer with dinner, drinks, and live music under the evening sky.
Date: Tuesday, September 21st Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: The Hub in South Jordan | 982 W. South Jordan Pkwy Food Trucks + Drinks + Live Music (omg... wait til you hear them... they're amazing... the bassist played with Book of Mormon!) ***FOOD TRUCK PARTY is co-hosted by Salt Lake Homes & Love Lake City. Every penny raised from this event goes to providing meals to those experiencing homelessness, addiction, and/ or mental illness at the VOA Youth Homeless Resource Center and VOA Center for Women and Children. Sign up at LoveLakeCity.org to volunteer to serve these meals. Love Lake City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization co-founded by a Salt Lake Homes team member. All donations are tax deductible. |
September - October 2020 | Backpack & School Supplies/ Necessities Drive
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In September/ October 2020, we completed the biggest drive yet. Due to the annual fundraiser being postponed, volunteers and community members were still looking for a way to donate, so we partnered with Sarah Thomas, McKinney-Vento Liaison for Granite School District, and collected backpacks, supplies, and monetary donations to help the students in Granite School District experiencing housing insecurity. We raised hundreds of supplies, plus $10,546 in cash donations. A special thanks to Title Guarantee and their employees, as well as Travis Carter of First Colony Mortgage. ♥
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March 2020 | Make & Serve LUNCH at the Geraldine E King Women's Center
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Due to COVID-19, our March project has been updated to adhere to best practices, while still upholding our commitment to the Geraldine E. King Women's Center. We are changing the project from the traditional make-and-serve, to simply delivering pizza. This will allow us to keep our promise to provide a meal, but also protect the health of the residents of the center and of Love Lake City volunteers. If you would like to donate to the pizza fund, you may do so by either:
1 - Buy a t-shirt [above]. 2 - Venmo Clint or Rachel [call 801-694-3804 for details] |
February 2020 | Make & Serve LUNCH at the VOA
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In February, we made and served lunch at the VOA Youth Homeless Resource Center.
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January 2020 | Clothing & Necessities Drive for the VOA
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We kicked off the year with an extended Clothing & Necessities Drive for the VOA and doubled the donations from last year.
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December 2019 | Angel Tree
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GIVE CHEER by helping families and individuals as they pick up gifts for Christmas at the
Salvation Army Angel Tree warehouse. There are two shifts for this project. AM (Morning Shift) is 8:00 AM - NOON PM (Afternoon Shift) is NOON - 4:00 PM There are only 20 spots available for each shift, so register right away! Per Salvation Army: -Volunteers 12 yrs and older are welcome. -NO Pictures allowed of or with recipients of gifts. -Wear comfortable clothes and layers, because it is cold in the warehouse, but it gets warm where you're moving around lots. WHERE: Warehouse - north west corner of the Utah State Fairgrounds (300 N 1200 W) WHEN: December 19th (2 shifts to choose from) WHO: ages 12+ |
November 2019 | VOODOO: The Magic In You
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A GREAT EVENT!
Every penny raised is a penny donated to The Road Home's Women's Shelter and Resource Center. (This event is paid for by SaltLakeHomes.com -- a real estate team affiliated with KW Utah Realtors Keller Williams.) THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUR EVENT & ALL-PROCEEDS-GO EVENTS: Most events are "All Proceeds Go to Cause", which is how non-profits typically operate, however, our events are EVERY PENNY GOES TO THE CAUSE ALL PROCEEDS: [ total funds raised - costs of event and operating = proceeds donated to cause ] LOVE LAKE CITY's equation is [ total revenue raised = total donated to cause ] This event is paid for entirely by SaltLakeHomes.com, a real estate team affiliated with KW Utah Realtors Keller Williams. |
October 2019 | 5th Annual Trick-or-Treat for the Utah Food Bank
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It's the 5th Annual Trick-or-Treat for the Utah Food Bank! AND, our 50th project!
We collected 927 pounds of food for the Utah Food Bank! Thanks Edette for making this event happen! |
September 2019 | Recovery Day
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We got to volunteer with Usara at Recovery Day, which is an event that allows those experiencing addiction and those going through recovery to spend the day with with families.
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August 2019 | Paint Your Heart Out
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Through the annual Paint Your Heart Out event hosted by Neighborworks Salt Lake City, we painted a house for a wonderful woman. We can't wait to do this again next year
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July 2019 | PB&J Project
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In July, we did delivered 280 sack lunches and water to the hungry or thirsty folks downtown SLC. ♥
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June 2019 | Volunteer at Pride Festival
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We are so excited to be volunteering for PRIDE Festival SLC this year!
WHEN: Sunday, June 2nd 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
May 2019 | Family Movie Night at the YWCA
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We are hosting a GREATEST SHOWMAN family movie night at the YWCA!
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April 2019 | VOA Make & Serve Lunch
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On Sunday, April 7th, we are making and serving lunch to the youth staying at the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center.
When: Sunday, April 7th @ 11:30 AM Where: VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center (888 S 400 W) Who: Ages 16+ What: Making and Serving Lunch NOTES: -Wear close-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. If you have a Love Lake City T-shirt, this is a great time to sport it. -Volunteers ages 16 and up only. -No photos of the clients (youth staying at the Resource Center). -Respect the privacy of all youth staying at the center. -It starts right at 11:30 AM and you enter through the north west doors. When you arrive, you can either use the intercom to get buzzed in or call Rachel at 801-694-3804. -Registration is required. Spots are limited, so sign up now! ♥ |
March 2019 | CWC Make & Serve Lunch or Dinner
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On March 15th, we have two opportunities to volunteer. We are making lunch and dinner for the women and children at the VOA's Center for Women and Children. This is a recently re-opened detox center serving women and their young children.
When: Friday, March 15th @ 11:30AM (lunch) OR 5PM (dinner) Where: CWC | 697 W 4170 S, Murray Who: Ages 16+ What: Making and Serving Lunch or Dinner NOTES: -Wear close-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. If you have a Love Lake City T-shirt, this is a great time to sport it. -Volunteers ages 16 and up only. -No photos of the clients (anyone staying at the CWC) -Respect the privacy of all women & children staying at the center. -If you need any help finding it, call Rachel at 801-694-3804. -Registration is required. Spots are limited, so sign up now! ♥ ALSO, if you would like to tour the facility, we have been offered a tour at 2PM sharp the same day (March 15th). Contact Rachel at 801-694-3804 if you are interested. |
February 2019 | T-Shirt Launch
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It's finally here! We have launched our store and our first t-shirt design that you can purchase! This is not the genius of Love Lake City, but rather an answer to many many requests from you, so we hope we make you proud!
$10 from every t-shirt sold goes directly toward our monthly service projects! ♥ t-shirt sales support upcoming projects, like: March - Make & Serve Lunch & Dinner @ the CWC April - Make & Serve Lunch @ VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center |
January 2019 | VOA Clothing & Necessities Drive
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This year, we sent out three collection vehicles and gathered enough to overflow the F150, all donated to the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center. Thank you so much for your contributions!
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December 2018 | Angel Tree
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GIVE CHEER by helping families and individuals as they pick up gifts for Christmas at the
Salvation Army Angel Tree warehouse. There are two shifts for this project. AM (Morning Shift) is 8:45 AM - NOON PM (Afternoon Shift) is 12:45 PM - 4:30 PM There are only 20 spots available for each shift, so register right away! Per Salvation Army: -Volunteers 12 yrs and older are welcome. -NO Pictures allowed of or with recipients of gifts. -Wear comfortable clothes and layers, because it is cold in the warehouse, but it gets warm where you're moving around lots. WHERE: Warehouse - north west corner of the Utah State Fairgrounds (300 N 1200 W) WHEN: December 20th (2 shifts to choose from) WHO: ages 12+ |
November 2018 | Casino & Carnival
October 2018 | Trick-or-Treat
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We're going trick-or-treating for the Utah Food Bank again this year!!!!!
Bring your kids, dress up (or don't), and get ready to have fun collecting food to stock the shelves of the Utah Food Bank, so fewer families go hungry this holiday season!!! Make sure to register, because SLC has strict rules for such. Register you and yours for a wicked good time for a good cause! |
September 2018 | Adopt-a-Meal
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ADOPT-A-MEAL FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
We will be providing and serving breakfast to families of children being treated at Primary Children's Hospital and other facilities. When: Sept 15th | 8 AM to 11 AM Where: Ronald McDonald House 935 E South Temple Who: Everyone 8+ years (anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by adult) NOTES: -Serve with a smile and warm heart. These individuals are patients or the families of patients at Primary Children's Hospital. -No pictures of anyone NOT in our group, with the exception of VOA volunteer coordinator if they offer. -No distracting clothing. -Wear safe shoes for working in a kitchen. -Do not use offensive language. -Do not promote any religious or political views. -Be prepared to prep, cook, and serve. |
August 2018 | Kindness Recognition
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The Kindness Recognition is an independent project. The goal is to recognize the kindness someone has shown you.
In this world, we are one click away from negativity online and in our social media. And it's easy to get caught up expending energy and thoughts on those that do not show up for us, or who don't display the kindness we would hope for. This project is a time out -- time out to recognize the abundance of kindness around us and to show our appreciation for such! Let's take a couple hours and put all our energy into those who have shown up, shown kindness, and made our lives better. Here are three ways you can do just that! 1. Show up for them. Bring them coffee or a piece of pizza and tell them how much their kindness and support means to you. 2. Write a note. Grab a card and a pen and tell them how much their kindness means to you, the old fashioned way. 3. Tell the world. Post on our Love Lake City facebook page and tag them. Add a bit of goodness and appreciation to their feed. AND, as always, we love to see your pics, so tag us or send them to us! XOXOXO... we appreciate your kindness! (a million heart emojis!) |
July 2018 Project | PB&J Project
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This event is a Love Lake City favorite! We will be making and handing out lunches to the hungry in downtown Salt Lake City.
We first make PB&J sandwiches and then bag them with other snacks. Then we take all our lunches along with a cooler of cold water bottles and hand them out to hungry folks in downtown Salt Lake, focusing on the city center, Salt Lake Library, and old courthouse areas. When: July 28 | 10AM Where: Address is on Eventbrite Ticket (register below!) Who: Everyone (including kids, accompanied by an adult) |
June 2018 Project | Volunteer
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This month we have the opportunity to help those affected by addiction by volunteering at the Haven's annual family event. We will be running booths and helping out where ever needed.
There are two shifts, so sign up for one or sign up for both. We are provided all the volunteer power for the booths and activities, so please make sure you will be able to fulfill your entire shift commitment. WHEN: June 30th (this shift is ONLY for 4PM - 6:30 PM) WHERE: Wheeler Farm WHAT: helping with running booths and activities WHO: all ages _______________________ THE HAVEN is an incredible rehabilitation and sober living program in Salt Lake, with incredible, long lasting results. They focus on community and building each other up. You can learn more about what they do at https://havenhelps.com/. _______________________ If you need help finding us the day of or have any other questions, call Rachel at 801-694-3804. |
May 2018 Project (In June) | Trail Maintenance at Corner Canyon
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National Trails Day Volunteer Event by Draper City and REI - Saturday, June 2nd
National Trails Day Volunteer Event registration is required! Waivers required for all participants. Any participant under 18 years of age must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Register Here: Online Waiver Where: Andy Ballard Arena, 1600 E. Highland Dr. (13675 S.) in Draper Andy Ballard Arena Location When: Saturday, June 2, 2018 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Volunteer Check In: Sign-in between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Volunteer Trail Event: Scheduled from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided to preregistered volunteers at noon, followed by a series of demos and activities, with free product provided by event sponsors. Gear: Long sleeved shirt, long pants (no shorts), gloves, and boots are required. Ten essentials (ie: personal first aid kit), water, snacks, etc. Be prepared to hike a mile. ANYONE NOT WEARING REQUIRED CLOTHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WORK. |
April 2018 Project | Utah Food Bank
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Every year after the Trick-or-Treat for the Utah Food Bank, we are reminded of the need for volunteers at the warehouse. So, this month, we are helping fight hunger in Utah, by volunteering at the Utah Food Bank. We will most likely be organizing and stocking, so dress comfortably.
A few notes from the Utah Food Bank: -All volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. -Closed-toe shoes are required —no flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes permitted -Keep safety in mind; Keep off all mechanical/electrical equipment -Volunteer work tends to be somewhat physical in nature, typically requiring one to be on their feet for long periods of time and have the ability to do some light to moderate lifting -To maintain a healthy environment, if you are feeling ill, we encourage you to stay home |
March 2018 Project | Breakfast for Homeless Youth at VOA
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On Friday, we are making and serving breakfast to the youth staying at the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center.
When: Friday, March 16th @ 7:30 AM Where: VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center (888 S 400 W) Who: Ages 16+ What: Making and Serving Breakfast NOTES: -Wear close-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. If you have a Love Lake City T-shirt, this is a great time to sport it. -Volunteers ages 16 and up only. -No photos of the clients (youth staying at the Resource Center). -Respect the privacy of all youth staying at the center. -It starts right at 7:30 AM and you enter through the north west doors. When you arrive, you can either use the intercom to get buzzed in or call Clint at 801-699-7976. -Registration is required. Spots are limited, so sign up soon! |
February 2018 Project | Valentines for Veterans
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This month, we have the fabulous Edette leading our project and she will help us make Valentines for Veterans. We will bring the paper, glitter, and glue, if you will just bring YOU!
When: Sunday, February 11th | 1PM - 3PM Where: Full Circle Yoga & Therapy (1719 S Main St) Who: Everyone |
January 2018 Project | Necessities & Clothing Drive for VOA
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In January, we had the great fortune of filling the whole bed and back seat of a truck with clothing and necessities for the VOA, serving youth experiencing homelessness. Thank you to everyone who donated items for this! We are constantly amazed at the goodness in our community!
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December 2017 Project | Angel Tree
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This holiday, there are two ways to GIVE CHEER.
ANGEL TREE DISTRIBUTION DAY Angel Tree's Distribution Day is where volunteers help families as they pick up gifts for Christmas at Salvation Army's Angel Tree Warehouse. There are two shifts this year. When: Thursday, December 21st -Morning Shift (8:30 AM to noon) -Afternoon Shift (12:30 PM to 4:00 PM) Where: 300 N 1200 W (NW side of Utah State Fairgrounds) Who: Everyone 12 years and older. ANGEL TREE SHOPPING SPREE
This project has been a great success and requested by volunteers wanting to get together to shop for the recipients of the Angel Tree. Join us as we shop for gifts requested by children of families who otherwise would not have gifts on Christmas. Great project for kids of all ages to join. Bring the whole family! (You pick an angel from the Angel Tree at ShopKo and purchase items on their list. All items are chosen and paid for by you.) Where: ShopKo Murray, 5959 S State St. When: Saturday, December 2nd | 10:00AM Who: Everyone |
November 2017 Project | LOVE by Love Lake City
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We invite you to help in the efforts toward finding permanent solutions for chronic homelessness in Utah.
Enjoy cocktails, beer, and live music and be prepared to spread the love! Your entry ticket: Bring one item that you would hope someone would bring you if you were homeless. This is a private party, by invite only. RSVP required. Dress to inspire in cocktail attire. |
October 2017 Project | Trick-or-Treat for the Food Bank
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We collected 788 pounds of food and $36 for the Utah Food Bank!
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September 2017 Project | Best Friends/ Nuzzles & Co Super Adoption Event
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Puppies! And kittens! Join the largest adoption event of the year and help furry friends find fantastic forever homes! Sign up now or you'll be so sad you didn't!!! When: September 23rd | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Where: Legacy Events Center 151 S. 1100 W. Farmington, UT 84025 Who: You and your animal-loving friends and family (ages 18+ only) |
August 2017 Project | Day of Hope Car Show
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The Day of Hope Car Show is a fundraiser for the Children's Justice Center. The Children's Justice Center is a county-operated organization that offers help and support to children who are victims of abuse. Sarah Thomas will be leading this project and we will be providing the volunteer power.
If you have a hot rod or show car you would like to enter, visit www.dayofhopecarshow.com. When: August 12th | 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Where: Veteran's Memorial Park 8020 S. Rosa Parks Dr, West Jordan Who: Everyone |
July 2017 Project | PB&J Project
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Another 2016 favorite! We will be making and handing out lunches to the hungry in downtown Salt Lake City.
We first make PB&J sandwiches and then bag them with other snacks. Then we take all our lunches along with a cooler of cold water bottles and hand them out to hungry folks in downtown Salt Lake, focusing on the city center, Salt Lake Library, and old courthouse areas. When: July 8 | 10AM Where: Address is on Ticket Who: Everyone |
June 2017 Project | Trail Cleanup
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We had such a great time last year cleaning up trails in Butterfield Canyon that we decided to do it again! Head outside for a wonderful experience and fresh air as we help clean up trails.
When: Saturday, June 17th at 10 AM Where: Mouth of Butterfield Canyon Parking Lot [Take Bacchus Hwy (Hwy 111) south to Butterfield Canyon Rd. Turn West. Follow it to the parking lot at the mouth of the canyone.) Who: Everyone |
May 2017 Project | Motorcycle Rally for the Hunstman Cancer Institute
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We are joining XOXO Hats for their annual Bike Rally to the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We are supporting this event by providing the volunteer power. We will be doing check-in, event support, and many other volunteer positions.
XOXO Hats has been knitting hats for the past year and on this event is where these hats are delivered to the Huntsman Cancer Institute. All funds raised benefit a cancer patient in need, chosen by XOXO Hats. We will be providing volunteer power for this event. The Rally is at CousCous Grill in Murray and the ride will start at the rally and go up to the Hunstman Cancer Institute. If you or anyone you know rides a motorcycle and would like to join the rally, you can sign up here. To sign up to VOLUNTEER, register below! When: May 13th | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Where: CousCous Grill Parking Lot 5470 S 900 E, Murray Who: Everyone |
April 2017 Project | Adopt-a-Meal
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ADOPT-A-MEAL FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
We will be providing and serving lunch to the patients and their families at the Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. Jason and Holly Bynum will be leading this project, as this cause is very close to their hearts. When: April 8th Where: Primary Children's Hospital - RMHC Family Room 100 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City Who: Everyone 12 years and older |
March 2017 Project | Breakfast for Homeless Youth
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BREAKFAST AT VOA HOMELESS YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER
This month we got to make and serve breakfast to those staying at the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center. When: Wednesday, March 22nd | 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Where: 888 S 400 W, Salt Lake City Who: Everyone 16 years and older. |
February 2017 Project | Snack Grab Bags
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Our February project was a new adventure. We learned that teens and young adults who visit the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center need snacks to make it through the day, as they may not find themselves at the center during meal times. We were fortunate enough to be able to help with this, by filling 68 snack grab bags for the homelesss youth in our community.
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January 2017 Project | Clothing & Necessities Drive
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To kick off the new year of service, we decided to once again do a clothing and necessities drive for the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center. The number of texts and calls for pick ups across the Salt Lake Valley were a great reminder to us that there are so many great humans in this world. Thank you for helping us once again fill two SUVs with clothing and necessities for homeless youth in the Salt Lake area.
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December 2016 Project - Angel Tree
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This holiday, there are two ways to GIVE CHEER.
ANGEL TREE DISTRIBUTION DAY The first is through Angel Tree's Distribution Day, where volunteers help families as they pick up gifts for Christmas at Salvation Army's Angel Tree Warehouse. There are two shifts this year. When: Wednesday, December 21st Choose one: -Morning Shift (8:30 AM to noon) -Afternoon Shift (12:30 PM to 4:00 PM) Where: 300 N 1200 W (NW side of Utah State Fairgrounds) Who: Everyone 12 years and older. ANGEL TREE SHOPPING SPREE Last year, we had an overwhelming response from volunteers wanting to get together to shop for the recipients of the Angel Tree. So this year, we are doing an Angel Tree Shopping Spree. Join us as we shop for gifts requested by children of families who otherwise would not have gifts on Christmas. Great project for kids of all ages to join. Bring the whole family! Where: ShopKo Murray, 5959 S State St. When: Saturday, December 3rd @ 10:00 AM |
November 2016 Project - Masque Party
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November 5th was Behind the Masque, where, we raised $23,513 for the Road Home's Housing First Project! Check out all the pics here. |
October 2016 Project - Trick-or-Treat for the Food Bank
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October 22nd- We're going trick-or-treating for the Utah Food Bank again this year!!!!!
Location: 2485 S Glenmare, SLC (close to Sugar House). Bring your kids, dress up (or don't), and get ready to have fun collecting food to stock the shelves of the Utah Food Bank, so fewer families go hungry this holiday season!!! Make sure to register, because SLC has strict rules for such. Register you and yours at the Eventbrite ticket link below! |
September 2016 Project - Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
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In September, we had an extraordinary opportunity to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT This was an all day event filled with compassion, furbabies, hard work, and feel-goods.
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August 2016 Project - Trail CleanUp
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We had several volunteers express the desire to be outside doing service, so for this project we decided to clean up a trail in Butterfield Canyon. In two hours, we collected enough trash to fill five big garbage bags. It was an amazing and eye-opening experience. Something that was observed a couple of times was the idea that when you're hiking, you might see a few pieces of litter here and there, but when you actually put it all together, it piles up really fast.
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July 2016 Project - PB&J
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After our original project was unfortunately cancelled, we decided to make PB&J sandwiches and delivered the 77 sack lunches and 96 cold water bottles to the hungry folks of downtown SLC. We had a great time and are looking forward to doing this project again! |
June 2016 Project - Rally for Ruby
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Rally for Ruby was a fundraiser to help little Ruby Thackeray, who is three years old, fight cancer. She is receiving treatment at Primary Children’s Medical Center, and Ruby's doctor is hopeful that the treatments will be successful. . (Watch her story on KSL here.) For every Love Lake City registered participant David Weekley Homes donated $20 to the Rally for Ruby Fundraiser! Thanks to this sponsorship, we were able to raise more than $3,000 for Ruby's medical expenses. Never stop fighting Ruby! |
May 2016 Project - Living Traditions Festival
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The Living Traditions Festival is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Urban Indian Center. They had a Navajo Taco stand at the festival and we had the opportunity to help run the booth, deliver fresh ingredients from an off-site location, prepare the tacos, and serve the tacos.
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April 2016 Project - Make-A-Wish
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When Make-A-Wish Foundation needed a helping hand at their annual Gala fundraiser, we couldn't think of a better way to spend the evening. We spent a few hours getting our sweat on, tearing down the event, putting decor away, and hauling everything to the truck. Jenny Hortin, the volunteer coordinator, with Make-A-Wish was amazing to work with. We're excited to get together again with this incredible organization. |
March 2016 Project - Help Families Have Fun
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This month, our project is to Help Families Have Fun. Volunteers (18 and older) will be helping at the Neighborhood House Easter Carnival and Egg Hunt. Tasks will be: Set up, Tear Down, Game Facilitating, Supervising Egg Hunt, Etc.
The Carnival and Egg Hunt provide a place for families, who may not have many opportunities otherwise, to have fun and make memories in a family-oriented, safe environment. The Neighborhood House is a non-profit that provides quality, affordable day care and support services for children and adults, based on their ability to pay. Their daycare center provides care for children from low-income families at a reduced rate to the parents. The Neighborhood House Adult Care Center provides aging and impaired adults compassionate care during the day. Child and adult care costs are supplemented through fundraisers, donations, and sponsorships.
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February 2016 Project - Let Them Know
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February's Project is a card-writing event. We'll provide the cards, you provide the words and stamps.
Have you ever been to a funeral and listened to the family and friends tell stories of the moments that mattered most to them, and wonder if the deceased ever knew how important those moments meant to their loves ones? We're here to help you make sure the people who have impacted your life know just how much they mean to you. This February, we're doing a project to impact those who matter to us. Life gets so crazy and most often we don't take the chance to tell those who have made a difference in our lives how much they mean. So this month, we're taking a moment to 'Let Them Know'. Maybe it's the friend who sat next to you at lunch your first day in third grade; or a teacher who made you believe in you; or a parent who has been there for you, even when it wasn't easy for them; maybe it's your brother who taught you how to stand up for yourself; or a friend who inspires you... these are the ones who need to know. When you sign up, you'll be sent cards and envelopes, so you can "Let Them Know". Each pack of cards has 5 cards and envelopes, and you can sign up for two packs on the Eventbrite link below. Get yours before they're gone! |
January 2016 Project - Homeless Youth Basic Necessities Drive
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Through the Homeless Youth Basic Necessities drive, we collected enough care and hygiene products, purses, backpacks, clothes, jackets, and coats to fill two SUVs (with the seats down and all) to the max! Not to mention, all the generous folks who donated had to drive through the day-long snow storm we had. Thank you so much to your support and generosity, and to Full Circle Yoga and Therapy for allowing us to use their space as a drop-off location.
Now, because of you, many children and teens without a home can focus on other things other than worrying about where they'll get a toothbrush or deodorant. Not to mention, they will be dressed for school, work, and winter. Thank you!!! |
December 2015 Project - GIVE CHEER
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In December, 44 volunteers came out (during the Utah/BYU Bowl Game) and gave more than 200 hours to those receiving Christmas at the Salvation Army Angel Tree Distribution Warehouse.
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November 2015 - Help Others Give Thanks
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Thanks to Thanksgiving Heroes, we were able to deliver Thanksgiving to hungry families in the Jordan School District.
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November 2015 - Wiggin' Out For Charity Pub Crawl
October 2015 - Trick-or-Treat for the Utah Food Bank
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Our first event! Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! We collected 886 pounds of food in just two hours!!! With the Century 21 Fill the Barrel Challenge and donations left after the event, we made our half ton goal... we collected a total of 1,026 pounds of food for the Utah Food Bank! Thank you so much for making this happen!!! |
so far...
[ as of July 2022 ]
72projectscompleted since Oct. 2015
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3,486hoursvolunteered during projects
(not including leadership hours) |
$107,308.09donatedto local non-profits
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