Author: Dave Stuart

Early Christmas library makeover

Early Christmas Library Makeover

SALT LAKE CITY — Kids at Meadowlark Elementary got a Christmas surprise a few hours before the start of holiday break.

The doors crashed open to reveal their library makeover.

“Woohoo, let’s go in!” shouted excited students.

They marveled at the new books, paint and furniture. It was such a contrast to their old library.

“It was a pretty barren place,” said principal Heidi Greene. “Our walls were maybe three pastel colors. The books were tattered and worn.”

KSL’s Read Today and High Five teams partnered with the Deseret News to provide a much needed update.

Employees from America First Credit Union helped paint bright colors on the walls.

Element Capital helped donate new tables and comfortable furniture. Read Today donated money for books.

The makeover made their library much more inviting.

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Give Back With America First 11/29/16

People in a broadcast - Give back with America FirstToday is Giving Tuesday, and America First Credit Union recognizes one special person in the community. With 77 years of servicing members, America First has become one of the largest and most progressive credit unions in the country. Today they honor a deserving individual Tsikki Thau!

This segment is sponsored by America First Credit Union

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FOX5 becomes woman’s family for Thanksgiving

Fox5 becomes woman's family for Thanksgiving

The FOX5 Surprise Squad met Margaret Payne over the summer during a surprise mission at Albertsons. When offered her surprise, Payne wanted to pay it forward instead, saying she doesn’t have a family around for all of those groceries. Fast forward to Thanksgiving week and the Surprise Squad sought out “Ms. Margaret” to make sure she has a family this holiday. Thanks to our Surprise Squad partners United Nissan, America First Credit Union and Albertsons/Vons.

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Girl asks friend with Down syndrome to dance, gets huge surprise

 

Surprise Squad Sweet Homecoming

It pays to be nice!   A sweet homecoming proposal at Shadow Ridge High School gets the attention of the FOX5 Surprise Squad … and OMG! what a memorable night it turns out to be. Daniel Rivas, 17, has Down Syndrome and dreamed of going to the dance but was turned down. So Kylie Fronius, a 10th grader steps up.  Her simple act of kindness prompts a night of surprises no one could have imagined!

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October’s “Give Back” Winner! 10/25/16

Morning Blend Give Back Winner

With the arrival of fall, this season America First Credit Union is here to serve the community by giving back at various community events, including, Safe Street, a Halloween extravaganza! ! The locally owned and deeply rooted business will be launching their “Warm the Soles†program to help provide shoes to children in need.

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This segment is sponsored by America First Credit Union.

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