September 2025 | Vol. 7 Iss. 9
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Millcreek commits to volunteerism in wake of the Willow Glen Fire By Alexandra Straumann | a.straumann@mycityjournals.com
After fire displaced community members, the Millcreek City Council pledges to ramp up volunteer work with Just Serve
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n July 28, the Millcreek City Council adopted a Commitment to Volunteerism Proclamation. The proclamation was proposed by Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, who said being involved in the community and extending a hand to neighbors in need of help creates a profound impact. He said volunteering fosters connection between people of all backgrounds, and with the proclamation Millcreek would recognize that the “values of compassion, empathy and community support are the foundation of a united harmonious society that foster connections that transcend differences.” Silvestrini added that the council would pledge to collaborate with the organization Just Serve. Just Serve works to provide residents with greater access to volunteer opportunities and encourages community members to get involved. The mayor acknowledged that initiating this proclamation was a recent decision, but after a wildfire displaced 40 residents across two apartment buildings, it seems a very fitting decision. On July 25, Captain Jon Wilde of the Salt Lake Unified Fire Authority acted as the initial incident commander on the scene of the fire. He was present and spoke to the council about
Willow Glen Fire aftermath. (Photos courtesy Millcreek City presentation)
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