Education Programs
Knowledge That Opens Doors
Free, periodic courses for Food & Care Coalition patrons — covering financial literacy, life skills, employment readiness, and personal development. Delivered by our team and trusted community partners.
Learning at the Coalition
Education That Meets You Where You Are
Since 1998, Food & Care Coalition has offered a classroom and computer lab at our Provo campus. What began as a place to write resumes and complete job applications has grown into a space where patrons take structured courses, work with coaches, and develop skills that carry beyond our doors.
Our education programs are informal and non-judgmental — no prerequisites, no grades, no pressure. We partner with Utah Valley University, Wasatch Mental Health, My Story Matters, and the Utah Health Department to bring qualified instructors on-site so patrons can learn without navigating transportation or bureaucracy.
What We Offer
Courses for Daily Life and Long-Term Goals
Financial Literacy
Budgeting, banking basics, credit building, and avoiding financial traps. Practical tools for managing money when every dollar matters.
Budgeting · Banking · Credit basics
Employment Readiness
Resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategy — plus access to our on-site computer lab for applications and professional communication.
Resumes · Interview prep · Computer access
Relationship & Life Skills
Healthy communication, conflict resolution, and the interpersonal tools needed to rebuild relationships and navigate day-to-day life with confidence.
Communication · Boundaries · Conflict resolution
Personal Development
Story-based personal development through the Captain Your Story curriculum — helping patrons understand their own narrative, identify strengths, and build toward a purposeful future.
Self-discovery · Narrative · My Story Matters curriculum
Mental Health Education
Psychoeducation courses from Wasatch Mental Health clinicians — covering stress management, understanding mental health diagnoses, and building coping skills.
Stress management · Coping skills · Wasatch MH
Health & Wellness
Tobacco cessation support and nutrition education from the Utah Health Department — practical guidance for making healthy choices on a limited budget.
Tobacco cessation · Nutrition · Utah Health Dept
Getting Started
How to Join a Course
Walk In or Ask a Staff Member
No registration, application, or referral needed. Let any staff member or case manager know you're interested in education programs and they'll connect you with the current schedule.
Check the Current Schedule
Courses run on a rotating schedule depending on partner availability. Our team posts the current course calendar on-site and case managers are always up to date on what's coming next.
Show Up and Learn
All courses are free and open to day patrons and housing residents. There's no attendance requirement — come for one session or stay for the whole course.
Our Partners
Organizations That Bring It to Life
Our education programs work because of the partners who show up. These organizations send qualified instructors and proven curricula directly to our Provo campus.
My Story Matters
Delivers the Captain Your Story curriculum on-site — a personal development program grounded in narrative. Patrons explore their own story, identify patterns, and build toward a future defined by their own choices.
Utah Valley University
UVU provides educational programming for Coalition patrons, connecting students in relevant fields with community service opportunities while expanding patron access to higher-education resources.
Wasatch Mental Health
Beyond clinical services, Wasatch Mental Health clinicians deliver psychoeducation classes on-site — covering mental health awareness, stress management, and the coping skills that support long-term stability.
Utah Health Department
Offers tobacco cessation classes and nutrition education at Food & Care Coalition — practical, no-cost programming focused on physical health for patrons managing health challenges on limited resources.
Success Story
“I have purpose to my life. I feel productive again. And I enjoy having my own individual identity.”
Support Learning That Lasts
Education programs at Food & Care Coalition are free for every patron. Your support funds the classroom, the computer lab, and the partner relationships that make it all possible.