Utah Neighborhood Connection

06/02/2026

🙌 We're looking for helping hands!

Volunteer with us at our FREE grocery event where we help assemble food boxes and distribute them to local families in their vehicles that come by!

🗓 Thursday, June 4th
🕠 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍789 2nd Street Ogden, UT

Sign up here:
https://www.justserve.org/projects/370ce4a4-1cf6-43d9-b97b-0a6612d06383

05/30/2026

Most summer camps cost hundreds of dollars. This one is FREE!🔆

Looking for a fun, safe, and engaging place for your child this summer?

Utah Neighborhood Connection's Summer Program is now OPEN to youth throughout the Ogden area! 🎉

✅ Completely FREE
✅ For 7th - 9th Graders
✅ Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
✅ Fun activities, games, learning opportunities, and new friendships
✅ Attend all summer or just the days that work for your family
✅ Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
✅ June 8 – August 6

📍789 2nd Street Ogden, UT

Space is limited, and spots are filling up!

Register at the link below⬇

Welcome to the Utah Neighborhood Connection Summer Program application! Please fill this out completely. You will receive a text notification when your child has been successfully enrolled. We will provide continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks for your children!

05/27/2026

We need your help! 📢

As part of our grant applications, we are conducting a short Ogden Community Needs Assessment survey to better understand the needs of local youth and families. Your feedback will help strengthen future afterschool and summer programming opportunities in our community.

The survey takes only a few minutes, but the results could help secure critical funding and resources for Ogden youth and families.

As a thank-you, if we reach at least 75 completed surveys, Kate Bideaux of Elevate Consulting UT will donate a two-night stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott in St. George as a participant giveaway!✨

Thank you for supporting this effort and helping us better serve our community.

Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuky-3LXXBaG3Gil1CVdwhsDgRMF-t2muAu5Ngie_2seRCMg/viewform

05/27/2026

Big news for our Highland Junior High kids summer program! ☀️🎉

Because of the incredible support from our community, UNC will now be offering the program 3 days a week instead of 2! 💛

This means more opportunities for students to learn, connect, create, and have a safe place to grow this summer. We are so grateful for the donors, supporters, and community partners who help make opportunities like this possible.

Thank you for investing in our youth and believing in the impact of these programs. ✨

05/22/2026

Meet the team! This is James ✨

James Frickel began his career as an officer in the United States Air Force, serving 32 years as an Air Force senior leader and F-16 command pilot. He held key command positions, including Vice Wing Commander, Fighter Squadron Commander, and Commander of HQ Utah Test and Training Range. He has lived and served globally, including in Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. He now works as an international pilot for a major U.S. airline.

James is deeply committed to loving and empowering our neighbors and neighborhoods by creating places where families can thrive. He believes strongly in the power of caring communities—places where families build confidence, form lasting relationships, access nutritious food, and gain the resources they need for short- and long-term success. James co-founded the Utah Neighborhood Connection in late 2020 and is proud to serve on its Board of Directors, working to strengthen families and build a stronger, more connected community in Ogden and across Utah.

05/20/2026

Exploring futures, building connections, and opening doors. 🚀

UNC teens had the opportunity to attend and help support the Northern Utah Youth Network Career Expo, where students explored career paths, connected with local organizations, and learned about opportunities available right here in our community.

From hands-on experiences to conversations about future goals, events like these help students gain confidence and envision what’s possible for their future. 💛

05/20/2026

A MUST watch! 🎬

This video shares the heart behind the work we do at UNC — creating connection, support, opportunity, and hope for children and families in our community.

As you watch, we hope you’ll see the impact your support makes possible. Every donation helps us continue providing meaningful programs and experiences for the youth and families we serve.

Together, we can keep building a stronger community. ✨

05/16/2026

End of Year Program Showcase 🧁🥁🎨

We loved welcoming parents, families, and board members to see all that our teens created and accomplished this year. One highlight of the evening was the teens performing their drum routine — and they did an incredible job! 👏

05/14/2026

🦅🦉 This isn’t your average art class.

From sketching to touching and seeing a real owl and hawk, our students got a hands-on experience they won’t forget—thanks to HawkWatch International and our art program with Ogden Contemporary Arts 💛

Safe to say these beautiful birds stole the show as our live models for the day.

05/12/2026

Summer at UNC is almost here ☀️🎨

Think crafts, games, outdoor fun, and opportunities for kids to learn and connect.

A $100 donation helps provide the supplies that make it all possible.

💛 Be part of the fun and make a difference:
www.connectutah.org/give