How caregivers and community organizations are strengthening the places we call home

At Intermountain Health, volunteering is more than a moment of service—it’s part of how we care for our communities. Our Community Health strategy is based on what we learn from local Community Health Needs Assessments and supports our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible.

“Research shows that serving others can boost mental health, reduce stress, and help us feel more connected,” said Emily Stirling, director of caregiver social well-being. “One of the most powerful things we can do for our own well-being is to show up for others. Volunteering reminds us that we’re part of something bigger—and that’s the gift that service gives us.”

In 2025, our caregivers and serval community organizations volunteered their time, energy, and talents to help address the factors that affect health outside the hospital—like housing, education, and emotional well-being. Together, they continue to build stronger, healthier communities.

Utah: Real Salt Lake Stadium Takeover

 

In Utah, more than 500 caregivers and their families filled America First Field for a day of teamwork and connection. Partnering with Real Salt Lake and several local nonprofit organizations, volunteers assembled more than 10,000 essential kits for individuals and families across the state. Stations buzzed with energy as caregivers packed school supplies, meal kits, and warming essentials for people facing real challenges. Throughout the stadium, dozens of community organizations also set up booths and volunteered their time—offering caregivers a chance to learn more about local needs and discover new ways to get involved beyond the event. “From the volunteer stations where we could serve side by side, to the excitement of meeting the Real Salt Lake and Royals players—and of course, their awesome mascots—every moment was fantastic,” said Kyle Christensen, a large employer sales account manager at Select Health.

Montana: Back-to-school support for local students

Across Montana, caregivers came together to assemble hundreds of school supply kits to help students start the year ready to learn. Working with education partners, caregivers from Holy Rosary, St. James, and St. Vincent hospitals joined forces to support local families, ensuring children had the tools and confidence to succeed in the classroom. These efforts not only strengthen emotional well-being and academic readiness but also ease the financial burden on families and teachers—creating a more equitable start for every student.

Nevada: Building a home and a future

In Las Vegas, caregivers joined Habitat for Humanity to help frame and plate a new home on October 11. “Your team brought incredible energy, enthusiasm, and teamwork,” shared Monti’Ana Taylor, Habitat for Humanity Community Engagement Coordinator. “We’re so grateful for your continued partnership.”

Connecting service and health

These volunteer efforts reflect the same proactive approach that guides our care—working upstream to influence health long before someone enters a clinic or hospital.

Whether assembling kits, building homes, or supporting students, our caregivers are not just volunteering—they’re living Intermountain’s mission in visible, meaningful ways. Their actions reflect a shared gratitude for the communities we serve and a commitment to health that begins where people live, learn, and grow.