Ogden Civic Action Network 

Ogden Civic Action Network (OgdenCAN) is a coalition of anchor institutions, community partners, and neighbors committed to improving the health and well-being of our community.

Our Hyper-Local Commitment: Ogden Neighborhoods

OgdenCAN is Weber State University's place-based initiative focused on neighborhood health, wellbeing, and opportunity. Currently, our deepest focus is in the East Central neighborhood, a 10-block by 10-block area located in the heart of Ogden. Here, we support resident leadership development, facilitate civic action networks, and invest in applied research to improve neighborhood health, wellbeing, and opportunity. 

Centering the Community: OgdenCAN is guided by what we call the Five Community Pillars of Health: healthy lifestyles, vibrant economy, lifelong learning, safe & strong neighborhoods, and community connection as our core pillar. We believe that healthy communities are connected communities. When people feel a sense of belonging, build trust, and engage in civic action, lasting neighborhood impact becomes possible. 

Mission

To focus on the health and well-being of residents in Ogden neighborhoods.

Vision

Thriving Ogden neighborhoods through five areas of focus: vibrant economy, healthy lifestyles, lifelong learning, safe and strong neighborhoods, and community connection. 

The Anchor Mission Approach

Weber State University is part of a growing national movement focused on Anchor Mission work. Across the country, universities, hospitals, and financial institutions recognize their deep responsibility to the communities where they are rooted. As an Anchor Mission–focused university, WSU directs its resources and partnerships toward regional economic impact and place-based initiatives—such as OgdenCAN—that strengthen the communities where we are anchored.

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America First Credit Union

Our mission is to provide personal financial services of a superior quality to the members/owners; our chief concern being their financial well-being.

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Intermountain Healthcare 
McKay-Dee Hospital

Helping people live the healthiest lives possible ®

 

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Ogden City

Ogden’s brand is in its people. We are fiercely independent and unafraid to shake things up; we do not take no for an answer once we have set our minds to something; we are innovators; and we are unconditionally welcoming.

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Ogden Regional Medical Center

Not bigger. Just better.

At Mountain Star, we are dedicated to providing quality and accessible healthcare through a cost-effective and patient centered approach.

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Ogden School District

Maximizing educational opportunities for all students in a safe nurturing environment and empowering excellence through education.

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Ogden-Weber Tech College

We build a prosperous community by creating a technically-skilled workforce one student at a time.

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Weber-Morgan Health Department

We assess, promote and protect the public health needs of our community, enhance the quality of our environment, and assure access to appropriate services delivered by a professional staff dedicated to excellence and innovation.

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Weber State University

We provide associate, baccalaureate, and master degree programs in liberal arts, sciences, technical and professional fields. Encouraging freedom of expression and valuing fairness, through excellent educational experiences for students.