Education has always been the ladder by which the poor have overcome humble beginnings to excel in America. Most of us who have achieved a measure of success can understand the role of a good education. Sadly, even in Utah, the quality of public education varies significantly. Students from public schools in low income neighborhoods frequently test well below those attending schools in more affluent areas. The children of the economically disadvantaged are too often relegated to unsafe, underperforming schools, which offer them little hope for escaping ignorance and poverty. Even when parents understand enough to want more for their children, they may not have the means to move or make an educational change. Children First Utah was created to give those parents a real choice—a choice that will help break the cycle of poverty that is expanding our welfare system.

The children receiving our scholarships gain self-confidence and gain new vision for their lives. One third-grade scholarship recipient recently wrote that he was pleased to attend his new school so he wouldn’t grow up to be a waiter; instead, he plans to be an engineer. As the only community resource of its kind in the state, Children First Utah has offered thousands of children new access to a quality education.

This philanthropic effort requires us to reach out to the community for support. Your help, whatever the size, will make a difference in the lives of children. The scholarships that your gifts make possible will offer them a lifetime of opportunity, lifting them out of the poverty into which they were born. I firmly believe that there is no place your contributions can have a greater impact for good. Please help us help Utah’s needy children!

Founder

P.S. You can also make a gift in someone else‘s name.  We will send your loved one a letter acknowledging your gift with our thanks.