Blog - Root for Kids

The Secret Garden Gala Raises over $100k for Root for Kids

Posted on September 28, 2019October 3, 2019 by Tammy Reque

On Saturday, September 7, 2019, approximately 240 friends of Root for Kids (formerly The Learning Center for Families) packed the Sun River Community Center Ballroom full for the second annual Root for Kids Gala. Over $100,000 ($88,000 net proceeds) were raised to help fund services provided by Root for Kids that benefit over 600 children …

2019 Root for Kids Awards

Posted on September 14, 2019September 20, 2019 by Tammy Reque

Every year, Root for Kids recognizes key partners and individuals in our community who go above and beyond to support our mission. Meet the 2019 Root for Kids award recipients – 2019 Outstanding Community Partner: Utah Food Bank For over 115 years, Utah Food Bank has stayed true to one objective: fighting hunger statewide. Last …

2nd Annual Health Fair

Posted on July 15, 2019July 31, 2019 by Tammy Reque

On July 12, 2019, Root for Kids hosted its 2nd Annual Health Fair for kids enrolled in the Caterpillar Clubhouse. This year, The University of Utah Physician Assistant Program joined the fun! That made it possible to also invite our Early Head Start families to receive free health health services. Identifying health conditions early is …

Things to Do in the Summer with Kids in St. George

Posted on May 31, 2019June 18, 2019 by Tammy Reque

Summer is upon us and with it endless opportunities to have fun with the kids! It’s the season for swimming, traveling, camping, watching fireworks, going to the county fair, and so much more. Whether you are a local or planning to visit the red rock country, check out the best things to do with the …

My Root for Kids Story: Class of 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019June 10, 2019 by Tammy Reque

On May 20, 2019 we celebrated over 100 children graduating from Root for Kids programs. Kids aging out of the programs between January and July are invited for a Spring Graduation event organized by Root for Kids. This graduation, we asked the parents to share a little bit about their journey with Root for Kids …

2019 Utah Families Connect: Fit Kid Fair

Posted on April 25, 2019May 14, 2019 by Tammy Reque

Every year, Root for Kids joins all Parents as Teachers programs in Utah for the Utah Families Connect event. The theme this year at Root for Kids was developing healthy habits. Thus, staff prepared and served a healthy dinner, planned obstacle courses for the kids and offered parent/child yoga classes. About 50 families and 150 …