Mountain America Foundation Donates $50,000 to Salt Lake County Youth Services’ Milestone Home
July 29 2024 - 6:04PM
Mountain America Foundation, the non-profit arm of Mountain America
Credit Union, announced a donation of $50,000 to support Salt Lake
County Youth Services’ Milestone Home. The residence serves as a
transitional living home located in Sandy, Utah, and is dedicated
to aiding young adults aged 18–21 who have aged out of foster care.
The original house was donated by the Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church.
The contribution was used to support the remodeling of the
Milestone Home where critical services are provided to residents
including life-skills training, educational support, and career
development programs, all aiming to equip residents with the tools
they need to become self-sufficient. The Milestone Home is a model
for other counties to replicate and provide similar transitional
housing and training programs for at-risk youth in their
communities.
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"At Mountain America Foundation, we believe in investing in our
community’s future by supporting programs that provide essential
services to at-risk youth," said Suzanne Oliver, executive director
of the Mountain America Foundation. “The Milestone Home offers a
critical safety net for these young adults, and we are proud to
support its mission to help them transition to successful,
independent lives.”
Milestone Program Manager Kevin Rushforth expressed gratitude
for the donation, stating, “We are grateful to Mountain America
Foundation for their generosity. This support allowed us to
complete the remodel of the facility and will make a significant
impact on the lives of many young people in our community, giving
them the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.”
Mountain America Foundation has a longstanding commitment to the
communities it serves, focusing particularly on education and
initiatives that support youth and families in our communities.
Through partnerships with local organizations, Mountain America
Foundation strives to create positive, lasting change and ensure
that all young people have access to the resources they need to
succeed.
The Milestone Home is part of this year’s Salt Lake Home
Builders Association’s Parade of Homes, August 2-17, 2024. The
address is 741 E 8600 S, Sandy, Utah.
For more information about Mountain America Foundation visit
www.macu.com/foundation.
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