LAYTON
More apples grow on tree for needy
Educators Mutual Insurance Association announced an increased need to collect new back-to-school clothing and supplies for children residing at The Road Home, a Salt Lake City family homeless shelter.
Educators Mutual, which launched the Apple Tree campaign on July 12 to help 50 children residing in the shelter, learned that several additional kids have moved into the Road Home in the past two weeks. Their sizes and information have been added to the Apple Trees which are set up at 16 DownEast stores and 10 Payless ShoeSources along the Wasatch Front. This year's campaign also offers the option of selecting an apple online at www.EducatorsMutual.com.
The public can select an apple which lists the name of a child living in the shelter or affordable housing along with a needed clothing or supply item for back-to-school. The new and unused back-to-school items, can be returned to any of the campaign partner locations.
The campaign runs through Aug. 16, after which Educators Mutual will deliver the donations to The Road Home.
Help offered for child healthcare
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is seeking grant applications from Utah families in need of financial assistance to pay for their child's health care treatments, services or equipment not covered by their commercial health insurance plans.
Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 to help pay for medical services and equipment such as physical and occupational therapy, prescriptions, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses and hearing aids. Grants are also provided in cases where insurance may cover only a portion of the expenses.
"The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is dedicated to facilitating greater access to medical-related services that can help improve children's health and quality of life," said Benton Davis, president and CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Utah. "We recognize some families experience gaps in coverage for certain medical treatments and equipment, and we are committed to helping fill this void."
To be eligible, children must be 16 years of age or younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States and have a commercial health insurance plan. Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants online at www.uhccf.org.
KAYSVILLE
Farmers Market opens for season
The Farmers Market at Utah Botanical Center is open for this year's season. A fresh mix of new and returning vendors will feature homegrown fruits and vegetables, including heirlooms, along with a variety of handmade creations.
Every week brings something different, including the annual Tomato and Apple Tasting Fests. While you're in the neighborhood, take the crew on a walking tour of the Utah House landscape, the Rasmussen Teaching Garden, or a leisurely stroll through the Varga Arboretum.
For more information, see www.utahbotanicalcenter.org or contact April Clark at 801-544-3089.
The market is open from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 7. The Utah Botanical Center is at 920 S. 50 West.
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