Nonprofits in the News: Opinion: Why nonprofits deserve our protection — and our action Deseret News, published June 16, 2025 Every day across Utah, nonprofits do work that too often goes unseen — feeding the hungry, sheltering the vulnerable and helping families find their footing when everything around them is uncertain. These quiet acts of…

New and Renewed Friendships: May 2025 JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW AND RETURNING NONPROFIT FRIENDS, FROM MAY 2025, TO THE UNA COMMUNITY. Atomic Athletics Our mission at Atomic Athletics is centered around 3 foundational pillars: Confidence, Community & Character. We believe Soccer can be used as a tool to build Confidence in young athletes…

This Week @ UNA: June 10, 2025 Serving Your Community Shouldn’t Be Controversial Joke of the Week Q: How can you tell that the ocean is friendly? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Politics vs. Purpose: What’s Really at Stake for Nonprofits On June 5, our sector landed squarely in the political crosshairs during…

Letter to Utah Senators June 6, 2025 The Honorable Mike Lee U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable John Curtis U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Lee and Senator Curtis: On behalf of the undersigned Utah organizations, we respectfully urge you to protect and strengthen the nonprofit sector in the budget reconciliation package and…

Nonprofits in the News: Youth Homeless Shelters Face Funding Uncertainty Utah News Dispatch, published April 17, 2025 Utah youth homeless shelters face funding uncertainty amid federal cuts, freezes Youth Futures — which offers homeless shelters and services for kids in Ogden, St. George and Cedar City — has already been hit with roughly $25K in…

This Week @ UNA: June 3, 2025 Let’s Get Cracking 🍳 Joke of the Week Q: How do monsters like their eggs? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Shell-ebrating National Egg Day Today’s your eggs-cellent excuse to whip up your favorite scramble or recipe (here’s one we love), or just enjoy how eggstraordinary nonprofits…

This Week @ UNA: May 27, 2025 Last Call for Submissions! 🎥 Joke of the Week Q: What do you call something that runs but never gets anywhere? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Cue the Spotlight The Utah Nonprofit Film Festival application deadline is coming up fast (June 2 👀)! This is your…

Guest Post—Standing Strong and Speak Up: Advocating for the Nonprofit Sector Guest Post Author: Coneflower Consulting Nonprofit organizations throughout the country are feeling the squeeze due to recent and proposed federal budget cuts. In many ways, these organizations are the backbone of our communities, delivering vital services at little-to-no cost, yet they now face tough…

Nonprofits in the News: Accessible House Opened By Bridge 21 TownLift Park City News, published May 6, 2025 Nonprofit Bridge 21 welcomes neurodiverse adults into their new home Four young adults proudly call their single-family house “home” after holding a community open house and then moving in. The organization strives to provide a place and…

Press Release: Utah Nonprofit Film Festival Announcement Utah Nonprofits Association Launches First-Ever Utah Nonprofit Film Festival, with $120K In-Kind Grant Opportunity SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Utah Nonprofit Film Festival. Applications are open now through June 2. Twelve nonprofits will be selected to…