Why Bountiful’s Work Nourishes What Matters Most
A Message from our Board Chairman
Kurt Matthia
To our Bountiful Volunteers, Donors, Partners, and Friends
In a World of Froth, We Serve the Broth
So much in the world today is swirling, noisy, and uncertain—reactive news cycles, fleeting trends, anxious decisions. It’s the froth on the surface. All of us feel it. All of us are affected by it.
But beneath the froth, something deeper still simmers: the broth. The quiet, sustaining work that gives life its strength and meaning.
At Bountiful Children’s Foundation, that’s what we serve. Every day.
The First 1,000 Days: Where It All Begins
Human development begins long before a child can walk or speak. The first 1,000 days of life—from conception through age two—form the biological and emotional bedrock of every future.
Good nutrition and loving care during this window don’t just help a child grow. They make learning possible. Health attainable. Potential reachable.
That’s why Bountiful begins where life begins. And why we stay with the work, quietly and consistently.
Broth Is Made of Many Hands
Behind every supplement, nutrition screening, breastfeeding circle, and deworming effort are people like you—volunteers, donors, and local partners who offer what they can to strengthen young lives.
This isn’t solely charity. It’s also about solidarity. It’s choosing to stay grounded while the world stirs.
You Are Part of the Broth
In the noise of the world, it’s easy to forget what matters most. But nourishing a child is never wasted effort. It’s the foundation for everything else.
So whether you’ve served in the field, given in faith, or simply held the vision with us—know this: you are helping life rise from its roots.
You are part of the broth.
Thank You for Your Continued Support
To all who keep this work moving forward—thank you.
We need you, the children need you. Together, we are feeding hope, grounding futures, and showing the world that steady love still matters.
With deep gratitude,
Kurt Matthia
Board Chairman
Bountiful Children’s Foundation
Clear the Froth—Share the Broth
If this message resonated—if you believe that real nourishment and quiet compassion matter more than the noise—don’t let it end here.
Share this post with someone who still believes in serving what’s essential.
The more people who choose the broth over the froth, the more children we can nourish.
Let’s build something lasting—together.
Kurt Matthia, Board Chair
Kurt Matthia retired in 1996 after serving 27 years in the Utah Department of Health holding various positions including Director of the Bureau of Health Facility Management and Certification, Director of Medicaid Operations, and Assistant Director of the Division of Health Care Financing. Since 1996, he has worked privately as a management consultant and in developing websites and web-based applications. His educational background includes a BA in political science from Brigham Young University (1968) and an MS in human resource management from the University of Utah (1978). From 2000 to 2002, Kurt and his wife Sheela served a proselyting mission in the Germany Frankfurt Mission. From 2004 to 2021, they served as missionaries at the FamilySearch Library at Temple Square. Kurt has served Bountiful as a volunteer since mid-2021. In December 2021, Kurt proposed that he create a replacement website for BountifulChildren.org and was given the go-ahead. Everything went to Shaela and Angela and on to board members for review. Development lasted eight months, and in August of 2022, the new website took the place of the old. Kurt began serving as a board member in October 2023.