Nov. 24, 2018
140 pet adoptions during Black Friday weekend
Humane Society of Utah empties shelter during Fall in Love adoption event
Dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs all found new loving homes during the Humane Society of Utah’s “Fall in Love Adoption Special” over Black Friday weekend. All pet adoption fees were sponsored by Mountain America Credit Union in order to offer waived fees to adopters looking to bring a new family member home on Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24. A total of 140 pets were adopted by 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
“It was absolutely incredible to see so many people lined up Friday morning to adopt a new pet,” said Deann Shepherd, HSU representative. “By Saturday afternoon, every dog had been adopted and only six adult cats remained. Our shelter is now empty, and it has been heartwarming to know that all of these animals are in new homes with their own place to sleep tonight.”
Thanks to Mountain America Credit Union, 140 pets have been saved during the two-day event and hundreds more will be saved next week.
“Because we now have the open kennel space, we’re planning to transfer in hundreds of animals from overcrowded local shelters in our community to ease their burden,” said James Pumphrey, HSU director of shelter operations.
Adoption fees do not cover the cost of care for shelter animals, and as a local, private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, HSU appreciates donations of any kind. The upcoming Giving Tuesday on Nov. 27 is a large fundraising day for the Humane Society of Utah.
To adopt an animal this holiday season, visit the Humane Society of Utah or view available animals at www.utahhumane.org.
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About the Humane Society of Utah
The Humane Society of Utah is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear and suffering in all animals. Since 1960, the HSU has been sheltering homeless animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and creating an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals across the state of Utah. HSU is the largest open-admission
private animal
shelter in the state
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and welcomes any companion animal that can legally be admitted. As a member of the No-Kill Utah (NKUT) Coalition, the HSU works hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters the facility will be placed into a loving home. The Humane Society of Utah is a local, private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not receive any state tax dollars or government funding. HSU is funded by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses and foundations. Read more about the HSU online at www.utahhumane.org.
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This Holiday Weekend get a 2 Day Go Card for $140, (Thats only $70 per day) This deal is only available online and for a limited time. Sale ends Cyber Monday 11/26/18.
*Go Cards will be held at the WILL CALL at the Main Ticket Office on the first floor of the Brighton Center for customer pick up. ** Go Cards expire on the last day of the 2018/19 Season.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Monday, November 26th beginning at 1:45pm PT
WHERE: Paradise Alliance Church, Room 202, 6491 Clark Road, Paradise, CA
*NOTE: The driving portion of the tour will cover approximately 10 miles, make two stops, and last about one hour.
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This Holiday Weekend get a 2 Day Go Card for $140, (Thats only $70 per day) This deal is only available online and for a limited time. Sale ends Cyber Monday 11/26/18.
*Go Cards will be held at the WILL CALL at the Main Ticket Office on the first floor of the Brighton Center for customer pick up. ** Go Cards expire on the last day of the 2018/19 Season.
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Utah community volunteers needed to provide free tax help in 2019
UT-2018-03, Oct. 15, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Tax Help, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and the Internal Revenue Service are looking for volunteers to train for the upcoming income tax filing season to provide free tax help and tax return preparation.
“The IRS works closely with key partners like Utah Tax Help,” said Karen Connelly, IRS spokesperson. “People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to volunteer. There is a role for anyone who is interested and wants to help give back to their community.”
The IRS VITA program offers free tax preparation to people with low-to-moderate income that need help preparing their tax returns. This includes those with disabilities and senior citizens. Many sites are able to assist those for whom English is a second language.
During the 2018 filing season, 684 volunteers with Utah Tax Help prepared 19,644 tax returns. This generated $20.2 million in tax refunds and $6.4 million of the Earned Income tax Credit being made available to local individuals and families.
Volunteering can be exciting, educational and enjoyable. Here are a few good reasons to consider signing up to help:
Volunteers greet taxpayers and help organize their paperwork, electronically file both federal and Utah State Tax Commission tax returns, set up and keep computer equipment running, manage tax sites and handle quality control.
Both online and classroom training is available and will take place in late November through January. Once certified, volunteers can spend as little as three to four hours per week volunteering in late January, February, March and April.
For more information or to volunteer, visit the Utah Tax Help website.
