Catholic Community Services of Utah will recognize four individuals and organizations for their commitment to serving others at the upcoming Humanitarian Awards Dinner. The event is scheduled for Oct. 27 at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
The 2026 honorees include the Clark & Christine Ivory Foundation, Goldman Sachs, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, and Amy and Aaron Bentley. Maresha Bosgieter, the development director for CCS, stated that being a humanitarian means choosing to see human beings before divisions such as race, nationality, politics, religion, wealth, or social status.
The Clark & Christine Ivory Foundation, established in 2003, has provided 363 grants to 164 recipients totaling $38 million over the past five years. The foundation focuses on economic advancement through education, affordable housing, sustainable communities, and responses to urgent social needs. Bosgieter noted the foundation has repeatedly assisted with CCS's refugee resettlement and immigration programs.
Goldman Sachs will also be recognized for its local impact through its Utah team. In addition to providing community development grants and professional resources, employees serve on the CCS Board of Directors. Local employees have also volunteered to serve meals at the St. Vincent de Paul dining hall and participated in the Forced to Flee educational initiative.
St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Holladay is being honored for its volunteer service and donations. Parishioners volunteer monthly at the St. Vincent de Paul dining hall and have organized drives for the Bishop Weigand Resource Center, a day shelter for the homeless in Salt Lake City. The parish has also hosted CCS events, such as the Refugee Services Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
Amy and Aaron Bentley are being honored for their commitment to youth as refugee foster parents for more than nine years. The couple has welcomed five young people from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Afghanistan, and Brazil into their home to provide a stable and nurturing environment.
The Humanitarian Awards Dinner will be held on Oct. 27 at the Little America Hotel, located at 500 S. Main St. in Salt Lake City. A social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and programming at 7 p.m. The RSVP deadline is Oct. 20, and interested parties can register at ccsutah.org/awards-dinner.
