100% of kids and families thriving.
Supporting Utah Families Through Education and Basic Needs
United Way of Salt Lake mobilizes people and resources to improve basic needs and education outcomes for Utah kids and families.
Vision
We are committed to 100% of kids and families thriving.
Mission
We help families meet their basic needs and ensure kids have access to quality education.
Our Community Priorities
Basic Needs
We support efforts to make basic needs accessible to kids and families so they have every opportunity to thrive.
Education
We support education-focused initiatives aimed at helping every child succeed in school and life.
Our Impact
Over the past fiscal year, with our donors and volunteers, we supported programs and initiatives to ensure:
school supplies were provided through Stuff the Bus so 10,000 students could start the school year ready to learn.
basic needs referrals were made on behalf of Utahns in need through 211 Utah.
students gained a love of reading in 24 elementary schools during literacy events on Read Across America Day.
volunteers completed 35 services projects during Day of Caring.
Ways to Engage
Thanks to Our Generous Supporters
Building a Brighter Future for Utah Families
At United Way of Salt Lake, we are committed to building a community where 100% of kids and families are thriving. When you choose to donate to a charity in Salt Lake City, you are making a direct investment in the future of our community. We mobilize people and resources to improve education outcomes and foundational well-being, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed in school and in life.
Access to essential resources is the first step toward a bright future. That is why providing basic needs assistance in Utah is a core component of our mission. From organizing school supply drives like Stuff the Bus—which equipped 10,000 students to start the school year ready to learn—to facilitating crucial referrals through 211 Utah, we work tirelessly to eliminate barriers to success. We help families in Utah secure the stability they need so they can focus on what matters most: their children’s health, education, and long-term well-being.
Creating lasting change takes a collective effort, and we invite you to join us. We offer numerous volunteer opportunities in Salt Lake City for individuals, families, and corporate groups looking to make a meaningful difference. Whether it’s participating in our annual Day of Caring, joining a literacy event for Read Across America Day, or becoming an advocate for education policies, your time and talent are invaluable to our cause.
Giving back looks different for everyone. Whether you give financially or donate your time, your support powers our education-focused initiatives and community programs across the region. Connect with us today to discover how you can get involved, give back, and help transform lives. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Our Impact
Over the past year, with our donors and volunteers, we supported programs and initiatives to ensure:
families with children ages 0-3 gained knowledge and skills to support their child’s development.
people received access to basic needs necessary to improve their economic stability and quality of life.
of 7th graders participating in a summer math program improved proficiency by one or more grade levels.
students along the Wasatch Front received 1,500 books through Read Across America Day.
school supplies were provided to students so they could start the school year ready to learn.
students have access to full day kindergarten after 16 years of advocacy.
volunteers completed 35 services projects during Day of Caring.
