Altar'd Lives

05/21/2026

Hey everyone, I normally don’t like asking for help unless it’s absolutely needed, but right now we could really use some support.

Our community center rent is due, and we currently have several families needing immediate assistance. Usually Matt and I cover things out of pocket when donations run low, but the past couple months have hit us hard with unexpected medical expenses and vehicle expenses, and we just can’t fully carry everything alone right now.

One of the women we are helping is only 23 years old, 3 months pregnant, and recently left an abusive relationship. Right now, we are trying to help her safely get back home to her family so she has support and stability during this time.

We also have two families currently struggling financially while caring for children who have been diagnosed with cancer. They are trying to stay afloat while balancing treatments, missed work, travel, and everyday life expenses.

We are trying to raise $1,000 to help cover the center rent and provide emergency support to these families.

If anyone is able to donate, sponsor part of the rent, or help in any way, it would mean more than you know.

Every dollar truly goes back into helping people — food, transportation, emergency needs, hygiene items, housing support, and keeping the center doors open for the community.

Thank you for continuing to support Altar’d Lives and the families who lean on us during some of the hardest moments of their lives. ❤️

05/18/2026

i have been seeing a lot of post lately of people struggling. i get we are too, this economy is made to choke people out. we can help a little Altar'd Lives with food and clothes but we can’t do it all💔

did some research though here are some of the main programs and resources in Utah that help with rent, mortgage payments, utilities, or preventing eviction/foreclosure:

Statewide Utah Assistance

Utah Community Action

* Helps with:
* Rent
* Mortgage assistance referrals
* Utilities
* Case management
* Website: https://www.utahca.org
* Good first stop if you’re in Davis, Weber, Salt Lake, or Utah County.

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Utah Rent Relief / Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)

Some counties and cities still have local emergency funds even though federal COVID-era programs mostly ended.

Check:

* Salt Lake County Emergency Assistance
* Weber Housing Authority
* Davis Community Housing Authority
* Catholic Community Services
* The Road Home

Many offer:

* Past due rent
* Deposits
* Eviction prevention
* Hotel vouchers in emergencies

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HEAT Program (Utility Help)

Utah’s HEAT program helps low-income households with:

* Power
* Gas
* Heating bills

Website:
https://jobs.utah.gov/housing/scso/seal/heat.html

This can free up money for rent/mortgage.

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Mortgage / Foreclosure Help

Utah Housing Corporation

* Foreclosure prevention counseling
* Mortgage guidance
* Homeowner support programs

Website:
https://utahhousingcorp.org

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NeighborWorks Salt Lake

HUD-approved housing counseling:

* Foreclosure prevention
* Mortgage negotiation
* Budget help
* Credit counseling

Website:
https://nwslc.org

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Church & Nonprofit Help

LDS Bishops’ Storehouse / Fast Offering Help

Even non-members can sometimes receive temporary help with:

* Rent
* Utilities
* Food
* Emergency needs

Usually through meeting with a local bishop.

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Catholic Community Services

Often helps with:

* Rent
* Eviction prevention
* Utility shutoff notices
* Homeless prevention

Website:
https://ccsutah.org

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Local Resources by Area

Ogden / Weber County

* Lantern House
* YCC Family Crisis Center
* Weber Housing Authority
* United Way 211

Davis County

* Open Doors
* Community Action Services
* Davis Community Housing Authority

Salt Lake Area

* The Road Home
* Assistance League
* Jewish Family Services
* South Valley Services

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Fastest Way to Find Current Open Funding

Call:

211

Or visit:
https://211utah.org

They usually know:

* Which programs currently have funding
* Waitlists
* Same-day emergency help
* Churches/nonprofits actively paying rent

A lot of programs open and close depending on grant funding, so 211 is often the quickest real-time answer.

Utah 211 connects you with vital community resources like housing, food, healthcare, and more. Access support services and find help today!

05/05/2026

Our hearts are with sweet Journey and her family right now. 💔

Journey has been bravely battling a rare form of cancer in her eye. After months of chemotherapy, her family received hopeful news that she had been cancer free for three months. Doctors moved forward with corrective surgery in hopes of restoring some of her eyesight.

During surgery, doctors discovered another small growth. A biopsy has now confirmed that the cancer has returned. Journey will soon be back at Primary Children’s Hospital as doctors determine the next steps for treatment.

No family should have to carry this kind of emotional and financial weight alone.

At Altar’d Lives, we want to come together as a community to help support Journey, her mother Menazuri, and her brother Sylas during this difficult time. Between hospital visits, treatments, missed work, travel, meals, and everyday bills, the burden adds up quickly.

We are asking our community to rally around this family through:
🤍 Donations
🤍 Gift cards
🤍 Meals
🤍 Prayers
🤍 Sharing this post

If you would like to help support Journey and her family, please message Altar’d Lives directly.

Let’s remind this family they are not fighting alone. 🙏

03/31/2026

03/27/2026

see you tomorrow

03/21/2026

i wouldn’t change it for the world… it’s hard.. But how can we help
you today

03/17/2026

We’re honored that Altar’d Lives has been nominated for Northern Utah’s Best! If you’d like to support us, head to the voting page, choose “General Services,” then “Nonprofits,” and select Altar’d Lives. Every vote means the world! Thank you!

03/09/2026

Easter’s coming, and so is our next event! Need anything this week? Let us know—our team’s on-site Tuesday through Friday and ready to help!