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Self-Reliance
Resource Center

This is not an official site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Content is intended to share local resources and information with the community for use in helping individuals and families with self-reliance efforts.
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Self-reliance is the “ability, commitment, and effort to provide the spiritual and temporal necessities of life for self and family. As members become self-reliant, they are also better able to serve and care for others.”

Find online manuals, materials, videos and trainings for the Self-Reliance Initiative.

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Stake-Sponsored Self-Reliance Groups

The <STAKE NAME> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now offers Self-Reliance groups. Groups are offered at various times throughout the year. Course curriculum is studied in a facilitated group setting once a week for 12-week cycles. See the upcoming event schedule for the next kickoff devotional or other related events.

FIND A BETTER JOB

Manuals and Videos

Local Resources For Each Lesson

EDUCATION FOR BETTER WORK

Manuals and Videos

Local Resources For Each Lesson

STARTING AND GROWING MY SMALL BUSINESS

Manuals and Videos

Local Resources For Each Lesson

PERSONAL FINANCE

Manuals and Videos

Local Resources For Each Lesson

Life changing experience. My education and career are on a clear and focused path. I know what I'm doing.

Alisha

Find A Better Job
Best 12 weeks my wife and I have spent together. Everything is different. We now know the Lord cares about both our spiritual and temporal lives.

Dave

Personal Finance
I have made some significant changes in the way I do business. I now know how to include the Lord in my daily work and qualify for His blessings and guidance.

Mark

Starting and Growing My Business

Events

Upcoming self-reliance related events.

Jan 14
2019

Self-Reliance Initiative Devotional

Stake Center at 7:00 PM. All are invited to attend. Come and learn about the 4 areas of self-reliance to choose from including personal finance, business, education and employment. Groups are formed and meet for 12 weeks to learn, discuss and complete objectives.
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Jan 14
2019

Personal Finance

All are invited to attend. Come and join a group to learn about personal finance, budgeting, protecting your family, and investing for the future. Groups are formed and meet for 12 weeks to learn, discuss and complete objectives.
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Jan 14
2019

Starting And Growing My Business

All are invited to attend. Come and join a group about starting and growing your business including principles of business growth, building a customer base, managing cash flow and capital, marketing and more. Groups are formed and meet for 12 weeks to learn, discuss and complete objectives.
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Jan 14
2019

Find A Better Job

All are invited to attend. Come and join a group about finding a better job. Whether you are unemployed or just wanting to find a better opportunity, the group will cover principles of searching for opportunities, networking, creating personal power statements, resumes and job search techniques. Groups are formed and meet for 12 weeks to learn, discuss and complete objectives.
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Jan 14
2019

Education For Better Work

All are invited to attend. Come and join a group about education for better work. Course explores career paths, researches chosen opportunities, training requirements and schooling options. Groups are formed and meet for 12 weeks to learn, discuss and complete objectives.
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Nov 1
2019

English Connect 1

Stake Center at 7:00 PM in the Primary Room. EnglishConnect 1 is the first course for novice learners who are learning English through both classroom and online study. This manual will help guide them as they learn and practice new conversational skills.
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Local Services and Resources

Many organizations in our community provide wonderful resources and services to meet the needs of individuals and families. Click on the resource directory link below to begin to discover the available resources.

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Contact your COMMUNIty for HELP WITH SELF-RELIANCE

Your fellow neighbors stand ready to assist you. Click on the link to submit a request for assistance or volunteer. Please let us know what you can offer others as well. Together we can achieve greater self-reliance.

Assistance

STANDING READY TO ASSIST.

The American Fork Self-Reliance Resource Center is staffed by Church Service Missionaries ready to assist in four core areas of Self-Reliance including employment, education, business and personal finance.

Phone: (801) 756-6079
Address: 437 S 500 E, American Fork, UT 84003
Email: wel-ec-amerfork@ldschurch.org
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-Th
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American Fork Self-Reliance Center

Support services and resources are offered at the American Fork Self-Reliance Center. All are welcome to access the services available at the center.

Employment

CENTER SERVICES
• Job search assistance
• Career counseling
• Career workshops
• Resumes and power statements
• Interview skills
• Learn to network

QUICK RESOURCES
• 6 Steps to Starting Your Job Search
• 7 Myths About Careers
• Local Employment Resources
• Unemployment Assistance
• Church Employment Specialist Training

Education

CENTER SERVICES
• Education counseling
• Scholarship workshops
• Search for scholarships
• Application assistance
• Training for groups

QUICK RESOURCES
What is the Best Education Path?
• Choosing a Major
• Church Education System
• Utah Higher Education System
• Utah Technical Colleges
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Analyze Your Career Track

SMall Business

CENTER SERVICES
• Small business resources
• Small business counseling
• Networking resources
• Select business articles

QUICK RESOURCES
• 20 Right and Wrong Reasons to Start Your Own Business
• Utah Business Assistance
• Utah Financing Resources
• Utah County Small Business Development Center - Orem
• Small Business Administration Online Tools and Resources

Personal Finance

CENTER SERVICES
• Personal finance resources
• Family or individual counseling
• Budgeting assistance
• Financial planning assistance

QUICK RESOURCES
• 5 Steps to Financial Well-Being
• Start Your Budget (companion to the Self-Reliance Personal Finance group)
- Google Spreadsheet Template
- Microsoft Excel Temaplate
• Busting Your Debt
• 15 Financial Calculators
• Principles of Good Family Finance

Searching for a job?

Assistance with your job search can begin by building your profile on LDSJobs.org and connecting with the local leaders and the Self-Reliance Resource Center for assistance.

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“And it is my purpose to provide for my saints, for all things are mine. But it must needs be done in mine own way . . . For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things.” D&C 104: 15-17

The American Fork Self-Reliance Center is designed to assist leaders, individuals and families with self-reliance services and resources. Please contact us for assistance. We will respond to your message as soon as possible.

Address

437 S 500 E, American Fork, UT

Hours

9:00 AM-5:00 PM, M-Th

Phone

(801) 756-6079

Email

WEL-EC-AmerFork@LDSChurch.org

Volunteer

Find opportunities to serve.

Use your talents to help another

Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women General President taught, "some of the most significant needs we can meet are within our own families, among our friends, in our wards, and in our communities...Heavenly Father may have placed those who need us closest to us, knowing that we are best suited to meet their needs." Contact your local Self-Reliance Committee and share your skills to help others achieve greater self-reliance.

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JustServe.org is a website where the volunteer needs of organizations may be posted and volunteers may search for places to serve in the community, providing opportunities to help those in need and enhance the quality of life in the community.

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