In Provo, volunteers of all ages gathered to serve on May 1, 2004, to celebrate Join Hands Day, a national day of service. 60 volunteers, from ages 8-71, gathered at the Provo City Council Chambers to bring literacy to children in their community.

Following inspiring remarks by Scott Snow, of the Commission on Volunteers, and Joyce Muhlestein, of the Commission on Literacy, volunteers quickly got to work assembling literacy backpacks. These backpacks teach about the importance of reading with children, and they will be distributed to low-income families. Other volunteers made literacy kits for local Head Start programs and Parent Education Resource Centers.

This event was a collaborative effort by the Provo City Youth Government, Utah Commission on Volunteers, United Way of Utah County, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

"I like to serve because it makes me feel good to know someone is going to be happy with my service."
-Join Hands Day volunteer

" It's good to do something for others"
-Join Hands Day volunteer