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Volunteer program 'My Hometown' pitches community resource centers and days of service to Magna
Summary
Paul Clayton presented the My Hometown Utah initiative—partnering with local governments and churches to run community resource centers and organized service days—and suggested the program could help address resident needs identified in recent hearings.
Paul Clayton (speaker 17), representing the My Hometown Utah initiative, described a volunteer-driven model that partners with cities, churches and nonprofits to operate community resource centers and coordinate 'days of service.' Clayton said the program ran in 16 communities in 2025, engaged roughly 25,286 volunteers and donated about 264,914 volunteer hours. “My hometown brings together a city, neighbors, multi‑faith resources to revitalize neighborhoods and provide resources for all,” he said.
Clayton highlighted classes (ESL, tutoring, basic computer skills), community service projects (landscaping, home refurbishing), and partnerships with local organizations and corporate sponsors. Council members and attendees responded positively; staff noted the initiative might help residents in court‑related housing matters and indicated a willingness to explore formal collaboration.
