Stories

We have an amazing lawyer who we use to help our clients in unique situations. This case was no exception.

We are honored to present the story of a young couple who have found self-sufficiency through hard work and sheer determination.

Calvin came to us from the FLDS a few years ago. He was not in a good head space, and through therapy and support, he is now a thriving, independent young man.

I just wanted to tell you how grateful I am for all that you have done to help me ever since I have found you. I came here with almost nothing; almost no money or official papers to prove that I am a U.S. citizen.

My journey with HOH began after I woke up one morning in agonizing tears and paralyzed by fear, guilt, and shame. The memories that woke me up were new to me and I did not understand what was going on in me.

Dessert & Silent Auction Benefit March 12, 2021 7:00 to 9:00pm South Mountain Community Church Join us for our 2021 HOH Dessert and Silent Auction Benefit. The focus for the event is “Joy” amidst the pandemic and how “Together We Rise” to bring hope and healing. Come enjoy dessert, a silent auction, and encouraging stories while raising money for a worthy cause. This year due to Covid-19, we are making some changes to create an event that is safe and enjoyable. We are havin

This year we have an incredible opportunity to increase donations. A friend of Holding Out HELP has a trust and offered to match donations that come in from November 1 through December 31 — up to $50,000! That means we could raise an additional $100,000 before year-end.  This allows us to continue to deliver the critically needed medical care, food, counseling and shelter for our vulnerable clients. Please join us in bringing hope and change by becoming a Legacy Builder for H

HOH has just opened their complex trauma center for those clients who are high risk and need extra attention and care.

Holding Out HELP goes MOBILE to collect spare change! All proceeds from Coin Up will go towards funding our new COMPLEX TRAUMA CENTER.

It was the summer of 2012 and Nathan showed up after leaving the FLDS with his 5 children in tow. He had never taken care of his children alone and his wife, who had left years earlier could not be found. ⁠

CRISIS FINANCIAL PLANNING - 6 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW Prioritize bills –  Whether your job has been affected or not, look at all your bills and identify which ones are critical and those that you may not need to pay immediately. Do check in with service providers as some may be offering assistance or an option to temporarily skip payments. Reduce spending – You should start reducing nonessential and discretionary spending in the event things get worse. These expenses can

This is a very difficult time for all of us! Life has been disrupted and lots of things are outside of our control. So we want to share stuff that helps people look after their well being and how to support each other. Let's all try to look for what’s good and respond constructively. We gathered some things from the Action For Happiness website to help you out. In regards to the 3 items above, here are 3 Positive Steps we can all take in difficult times. There are lots

It was a great night at Holding Out HELP's fundraiser-before the quarantine! We were doubtful anyone would come and planned to raise minimal funds due to fears of the economy crashing thanks to the anticipation of Covid-19. Instead, we raised the same amount as in previous years, had 30 additional people show up at the door and had a great night with friends - even though every precaution was taken to ensure safety for those attending. Thank you to our fearless State Repres

Hello Supporters, As I am sure you are all aware, the spread of coronavirus is imminent here in Utah. Holding Out HELP takes your health & ours seriously thus we will be closing our center until further notice. This decision was not made lightly but we are following the state recommendations regarding social distancing. Our staff is still available via phone during normal business hours which is M-Th from 9am-4pm. Our main concern is our client’s well-being and needs are alr

URGENT UPDATE: Crazy times we live in from the coronavirus to national upheaval. We hope this finds you all safe and well in spite of the chaos around us.  We are currently looking for several host families ASAP. We just had two 17-year-old girls & a 20-year-old female leave. They are all precious and hardworking and all are working on their educational goals! We have also been receiving on-going calls from those wanting to leave. Please spread the word. If you are intereste

Daniel, was born into the FLDS polygamist community. He was homeschooled until he was in the 7th grade and then worked all over the country doing construction as a child. When he was 16, his dad approached him and gave him an ultimatum...

Celebrate a month of "Firsts" and other stories of HOPE! We are fundraising to provide our clients with basic needs and "first time" experiences!

Faith leaders of all denominations came together on October 29, 2019 to pray, build relationships & break bread together. Governor Herbert feels this is important for the community.

Leah was 16 when she realized her life was going nowhere. She was not allowed a formal education and had only been homeschooled to the 7th grade. She longed for more. ⁠ She hitched a ride to St. George and jumped on a shuttle headed for Salt Lake City.

Our Founder, Tonia Tewell, was asked to speak at the Utah Special Victims Investigations Conference, along with a panel of HOH clients. Tonia presented a cultural sensitivity training on how to interact with those from polygamy and the panel shared their stories and how law enforcement could improve.