Advocate — United Way Salt Lake
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Advocate

Engaging in public policy advocacy is a powerful way to make a difference in people's lives. Learn more about the issues that United Way of Salt Lake is passionate about and send an email directly to your legislators to let them know what matters to you.

Join us in Fighting for Policies that Support...

Strong Public Education

Access to education is essential to the individual and collective well-being of our children, our state and our nation – it is also the surest path out of intergenerational poverty. We advocate for policies that support a strong public education system, where all children have the opportunities they need to succeed.



Healthy Children & Families

Health care coverage, affordable housing, and access to healthy food are just a few factors that can impact a person’s overall health and wellbeing. We support efforts to address these social determinants of health so all children and families can thrive.



Economic Mobility

Families who are financially stable are more likely to become economically mobile and break cycles of intergenerational poverty. We fight for family-friendly tax policies and targeted investments in social services which contribute to financial stability and economic opportunity statewide.



Take Action

Send an email directly to your legislators to let them know what is important to you.

Action Center

Childcare Lobby Days

Join us on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City to talk to state legislators about why child care is important for families in Utah! Bring your kids, friends, and family!

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Childcare Advocacy Day

Join the Care for Kids network on February 9 to learn about the issues that impact childcare and show our legislators that little kids matter!

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Untapped Potential In Utah

The comprehensive report details how childcare impacts Utah families, workforce productivity, and economic infrastructure.


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