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CRISIS FINANCIAL PLANNING - 6 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW Prioritize bills – Whether your job has been affected or not, look at all your bills and identify which ones are critical and those that you may not need to pay immediately. Do check in with service providers as some may be offering assistance or an option to temporarily skip payments. Reduce spending – You should start reducing nonessential and discretionary spending in the event things get worse. These expenses can

Faith leaders of all denominations came together on October 29, 2019 to pray, build relationships & break bread together. Governor Herbert feels this is important for the community.

Our Founder, Tonia Tewell, was asked to speak at the Utah Special Victims Investigations Conference, along with a panel of HOH clients. Tonia presented a cultural sensitivity training on how to interact with those from polygamy and the panel shared their stories and how law enforcement could improve.

Holding Out HELP is sharing this petition to support transparency and ensure FLDS members have access to clear information and the opportunity to have their voices heard.

Follow award-winning journalist, Lisa Ling, as she reveals life and reality within the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints. In the first episode of the newest season, Ling hears from two of Warren Jeffs' children who left the FLDS within the last two years. 'This is Life' with Lisa Ling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtz8XrJdC3E

DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival will be screening Prophet’s Prey at the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, Utah, on September 11 at 8:00 PM. Based on the New York Times bestselling book Prophet’s Prey by private investigator Sam Brower, the film follows his ten-year investigation into the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the abuse of power by leader Warren Jeffs. Brower will be attending the festival and participating in a Q&

Watch Holding Out HELP on Sister WivesWatch Holding Out HELP on Sister Wives Sunday, December 9th at 7:00pm MST (9:00pm EST) Earlier this year, we were invited to join the Brown family with some of the young adults that Holding Out HELP assists for an episode of Sister Wives that airs this Sunday night at 7p.m. MST on TLC. The show did a very good job of contrasting those that we serve coming out of polygamy, and the struggles they face, with what is seen on Sister Wives. Our

ABC News did a story tonight, "Holding Out HELP Serves Families Escaping Polygamist Groups." In the news clip, ABC Reporter Amy Robach tells Anchor Diane Sawyer about Holding Out HELP's desperate need for money and help. If this is your first time hearing about HOH or you are a long time supporter we would ask that you help us in anyway that you can. The amount of people that we are helping is growing every day and because of the turmoil in the FLDS community we are expecti

20/20 did an hour long episode on an amazing and brave family that Holding Out HELP has had the privilege to assist in the transition to main-stream society. We are so proud of Suzette and her kids and their continued effort to get on their feet and live a life of freedom and independence. Many that have watched the episode have reached out to us to ask how they can help. At this time our biggest needs are donations. Holding Out HELP operates entirely from private donation

Last Week Holding Out HELP was on ABC4 discussing what we do and our 5K run. Nancy Knudson, Tonia Tewell, and Kristen Gower were all on the segment and did a great job! To see the article click here

New developments in the FLDS community have created an urgent need for support. In a recent Fox 13 story, Tonia Tewell shared that many individuals are in need of basic essentials like beds and mattresses. Holding Out HELP is actively working to meet these needs and is asking for community support through donations and volunteers.

Sons of Perdition follows three teenage boys as they leave a polygamous community and try to build new lives. With limited education and little stability, they face major challenges but continue to pursue their goals and reconnect with family. The film highlights what it means to start over and, in partnership with Holding Out Help, raises awareness of the need for ongoing support and resources.