FAQs
Deseret Industries is a nonprofit thrift store and donation center. It was established in 1938 to be a job training facility. DI is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Is the DI only in Utah? ›
DI thrift stores are similar to the well-known Goodwill Industries. They are generally located in areas where LDS Church membership is common, with a total of 46 stores in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
What is the purpose of Deseret Industries? ›
Grant (the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the time) and Harold B. Lee (then the managing director of the Church's welfare program) envisioned Deseret Industries as a way to help people still dealing with high unemployment rates and other economic challenges.
Do you still need an appointment for Deseret Industries in Utah? ›
The donation process
To donate items to Deseret Industries, no appointment is necessary. Simply pull up to the drive-thru during donation hours, and our employees will be happy to help. Please consider the following points when donating: Donation hours may fluctuate.
Is Goodwill owned by the Mormon Church? ›
Goodwill is now a secular nonprofit organization with no ties to any religious institutions.
Does LDS own PepsiCo? ›
Of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Coca-Cola is the only one Ensign Peak Advisors did not invest in. The fund didn't own stock in soda makers PepsiCo or Keurig Dr Pepper, either. Caffeinated sodas are not part of the church's health code, known as the Word of Wisdom.
Why isn t Utah called Deseret? ›
The Mormons petitioned for statehood as the State of Deseret during 1849–50, but the petition was rejected by the U.S. Congress because of the vast size of the relatively unpopulated area that was controlled by the LDS Church. Instead, the federal government created Utah Territory.
What does Deseret mean in Utah? ›
history of Utah
…in 1849 under the name Deseret, a word from the sacred Book of Mormon meaning “honeybee” and signifying industry. This bid was rejected, as were the efforts of five subsequent constitutional conventions between 1856 and 1887.
Can you eat while driving in Utah? ›
It is not against the law in Utah to consume non-alcoholic beverages or eat while driving. Even though eating while driving is not something people can do safely, no state has established a law that makes eating or drinking non-alcoholic beverages a crime.
Why did Congress not like the name Deseret? ›
Congress also refused to grant statehood to Deseret because the region lacked the required number of eligible voters. Moreover, they objected to the huge size of the proposed state. When selecting a name for the new territory, Congressional support was strong for the name Utah, after the indigenous Ute tribe.
In 1849 the Mormons, now living in Utah Territory, petitioned to enter the Union as the state of Deseret. Statehood would give the region more autonomy through its own elected state government and representatives. "Mormonism ... was in absolute conflict with fundamental values of American democracy.
Does the Mormon Church own Deseret News? ›
In addition to its award-winning website and mobile app, the Deseret News publishes a weekly edition (delivered by mail), Deseret Magazine, and the Church News. The Deseret News is a subsidiary of the Deseret Management Corporation, which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Where was the first Deseret Industries? ›
In August 1938, Deseret Industries opened the door to our very first store. The building was originally an old post office and was located in Salt Lake City at 342 West 200 South.
