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Hugs for the Holidays Donation Drive

Everyone deserves warmth and comfort during the winter. Which is why this holiday season, The Advocates are partnering with BOB FM to collect warm clothes for those who need them. It’s a chance for those in the Salt Lake Valley to have a tangible impact on their community. Here are all the essential details. What […]

Community Advocate September 2024: Halloween Costume Drive

The magic of choosing a costume and trick-or-treating is a fond memory for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, financial barriers prevent many kids from dressing up as their favorite superhero or princess. They attend Halloween parties, parades, and festivals in their everyday clothes, unable to afford a costume. The Advocates are honored to partner with Good […]

Community Advocate August 2024: Showers of Hope

When is a shower more than a shower? When it provides a path out of homelessness. This is the mission of Showers of Hope, a Salt Lake City-based organization committed to giving unhoused people access to running water, hygiene products, clean clothing, and more. The Advocates are proud to partner with Good Things Utah to […]

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Celebrating 20 Years of The Apple Tree Campaign

The Advocates are delighted to join The Road Home in celebrating the 20th year of The Apple Tree Campaign: a program providing homeless children with back-to-school supplies and, most importantly, the confidence they need to know their self-worth is not determined by where they live. Housing insecurity is a tragic reality which often makes children […]

Slip and Fall Accidents in Utah

Injuries from a slip and fall can happen anywhere and anytime. More than a million Americans each year require emergency medical treatment following a slip and fall incident. Fair to say not one of them left the house that day planning on a painful and debilitating encounter with the ground. The resulting injuries can […]

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Meet the Unified Police Department K-9 Unit

On March 13th this year, police departments and military units across the country honored K-9 Veteran’s Day. This holiday commemorates working dogs’ service throughout the American history. To help pay tribute to these dedicated dogs, Advocate attorney Chris Thresher sat down with Sergeant Ryan Watson and his K-9 partner Cash during our Community Advocates segment […]

Pedestrian Accidents in Utah Are on the Rise

So far this year, Utah has seen more auto-pedestrian accidents than any other year in recent memory, as reported by KSL News. In March alone, eleven people across the state were killed after being hit by a car. As the number of pedestrian accidents climbs, safety and prevention are more important than ever. The Utah […]

The Road Home Apple Tree Campaign

The Advocates are thrilled to partner with The Road Home resource centers to bring back The Apple Tree Campaign. We are honored to do our part to help those in need in Salt Lake City and its surrounding areas. What is The Road Home? The Road Home is a nonprofit social services agency that helps […]

What to Do With an Aggressive Dog That Bites

Dog bites can cause serious injuries, whether from a large breed dog like a Rottweiler or pit bull, or a small dog, such as a Jack Russell terrier or Chihuahua. Puncture wounds from dog bites can be painful and carry the risk of infection, meaning that every dog bite should be taken seriously. Just as […]

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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run in Utah

Any kind of car accident can be a traumatic experience, but a hit-and-run crash comes with an additional air of uncertainty. You may be unsure how you will recover physically, emotionally, and financially if the other motorist flees the scene. If you’ve been hit by a driver who left before you could obtain contact information, […]