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Nonprofits face financial strain as federal shutdown halts funding nationwide.

Youth Futures, serving 120 teens, struggles without federal grants for operations.

Experts warn of long-term effects; community urged to support and contact representatives.

OGDEN — As the federal government shutdown drags on, nonprofits across the country are feeling the strain, and at least one Utah organization said the impact could be devastating.

Youth Futures, which operates three shelters for homeless teens in Ogden and southern Utah, relies heavily on federal grants to keep its doors open. But with no one available to process those funds, the money has stopped flowing.

"We're providing not just a place to sleep, but meals, case management and helping them get back on their feet — reun

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