About US
Why "Cartwheel Fairy"?
People often comment that "Cartwheel Fairy" is an interesting name. We agree! The idea behind cartwheel is simple: Sometimes people need help.
Our logo is designed to represent the idea that people working to accomplish a goal need a friend, some support- a fairy. Many children put in countless hours to achieve the perfect cartwheel but t
People often comment that "Cartwheel Fairy" is an interesting name. We agree! The idea behind cartwheel is simple: Sometimes people need help.
Our logo is designed to represent the idea that people working to accomplish a goal need a friend, some support- a fairy. Many children put in countless hours to achieve the perfect cartwheel but they may need someone to explain the mechanics, to hold legs up, to demonstrate hand placement. Goals are rarely achieved alone.
People occasionally view asking for or needing help as a failure or weakness. It is not. Asking for help is an opportunity for both you and the person who helps. Many people are ready and willing to assist those who need a helping hand, motivation or even education.
"Cartwheel Fairy" also has the characteristic of being an anagram. An anagram is the rearrangement of letters to create new words or phrases. The letters in our namesake can be used to form "Charity" and "Welfare."
Unfortunately there are sentiments in this world that things like charity and welfare are harmful and abused. Here is how we define these terms:
Charity is generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering.
Welfare is the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
Our organization is certainly centered around helping people in need, but ultimately our goal is to give people the resources and tools they need to rebound and succeed on their terms. They can, in turn, become Cartwheel Fairies.
Our Partership with The Road Home
100% of Cartwheel Fairy's funds raised go to cases referred to us by The Road Home. These are families who have hit rock bottom or who are fighting to stay afloat.
Cartwheel Fairy works with Utah’s homeless shelters to help struggling families who need a boost in the right direction. Our goal is to help keep families out of shelters and t
100% of Cartwheel Fairy's funds raised go to cases referred to us by The Road Home. These are families who have hit rock bottom or who are fighting to stay afloat.
Cartwheel Fairy works with Utah’s homeless shelters to help struggling families who need a boost in the right direction. Our goal is to help keep families out of shelters and to help the families already in shelters get into permanent housing promptly. We assist with items such as rent, permanent housing application fees and deposits, negotiating payment plans to eliminate debt that's preventing permanent housing (utilities, rent) and occasionally even car repairs so people can continue getting to work. We also provide financial recommendations to the families we work with.