At Bank of Utah, giving back is part of who we are. This spring, more than 270 team members came together with purpose and compassion, assembling and delivering more than 1,000 hygiene kits to teen resource centers, shelters and schools throughout the state.

The project was part of a bank-wide effort to support students and individuals experiencing hardship. Each kit included essential hygiene items — soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, brushes, combs, razors, deodorant and washcloths — along with something uniquely Bank of Utah: a financial literacy booklet and a handwritten note of encouragement from a Bank of Utah team member.

“We wanted to offer more than just essentials,” said Cherie Hanson, SVP of Marketing at Bank of Utah. “We wanted each person who receives a kit to feel empowered, supported and loved.”

Reaching Communities Statewide

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of our employees and nonprofit partners, kits were delivered to the following organizations:

A Bank of Utah team member smiles while holding a handwritten note of encouragement on a branded notepad.

  • Box Elder School District Foundation
  • Cache School Education Foundation
  • Ogden School Foundation
  • Weber School Foundation
  • Wasatch Education Foundation
  • Utah Military Academy
  • Davis Education Foundation
  • Granite Education Foundation
  • Youth Futures
  • First Step House
  • Alpine School District Foundation
  • Tabitha’s Way

These organizations work directly with youth and families in need, providing not only essentials, but critical support services like counseling, tutoring, meals and safe places to go.

Inside the Vault: Podcast Spotlight on Teen Centers

As part of the initiative, Bank of Utah featured the work of Weber School Foundation in a special episode of its podcast, Inside the Vault with Bank of Utah. Emily Oyler, the foundation's executive director, shared insights into how the foundation’s teen resource centers support local students and how the hygiene kits are making a meaningful impact.

Listen to the episode here.

Service Is in Our DNA

Service projects like this reflect Bank of Utah’s ongoing commitment to strengthening communities across the state. The Bank also recognizes the generosity of its team members and the vital role partner organizations play in creating meaningful impact.

My Utah. My Bank. Our Community.