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People Helping People Empowers Women in the Workplace

Women’s History Month Community Resource Spotlight In celebration of Women’s History Month, United Way of Salt Lake is proud to showcase the work of People Helping People (PHP), one of […]

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United Way of Salt Lake’s 2024 Legislative Session Recap

You win some…you lose some   The 2024 legislative session adjourned last Friday, March 1, at midnight. This was a roller coaster of a session with some good wins […]

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United Way of Salt Lake 2023 Year End Wrapped

We’re proud of the impact we’ve achieved together this year.   Another year is nearly over and at United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL), we are proud of the strides […]

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2024 Legislative Priorities

Public policies that will improve the well-being of Utah families. Every child deserves a bright future. United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) and Promise Partnership Utah know advocating for policies […]

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Jenna Williams: The importance of understanding Utah’s State Child Tax Credit.

  As many Utahns experienced firsthand during the pandemic, a generous child tax credit (CTC) can make a world of difference for families raising young children. During this challenging time, […]

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Support United Way of Salt Lake this Giving Tuesday

There is no better time to support organizations that help those who need it most. United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) is proud to be a champion in our community […]

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Caregivers Month: United Way Worldwide, AARP, and 211 Team Up to Support Caregivers

The Caregiver Program aims to help caregivers while they help those they love Every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) provides a vital platform to acknowledge the unsung heroes among […]

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Day of Caring 2023 Recap

Thank you to our incredible volunteers for supporting our community and work!   This year, United Way of Salt Lake celebrated our 31st Day of Caring – a volunteer event […]

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Xitlally Garcia: My Journey of Self-Discovery

The Grassroots Leadership Fellowship is a part-time program that inspires and supports local community members in taking a leadership role in building up their communities. They do this by facilitating […]

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How to Host a Stuff the Bus Supply Drive

Summer break is just around the corner, and we’re already thinking of ways to help students succeed during the 2023-2024 school year. Each year our annual Stuff the Bus event aims […]

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advocate for legislative support during coronavirus
Utah Govenor signs HB477 into law, expanding funding and access to full-day kindergarten

On May 3, we proudly celebrated the ceremonial signing of HB477 Full-Day Kindergarten Amendments. This groundbreaking bill gives Utah families the freedom to choose the kindergarten education that best fits […]

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Celebrate Women’s History Month 2023 with Women Making a Difference

Learn about the living legacy of women making an impact in our community Women have paved the way for major change in our communities so kids and families can thrive. […]

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United Way of Salt Lake 2023 Legislative Session Wrap Up

UWSL legislative priorities see big wins for Utah kids and families The 2023 legislative session adjourned last Friday, March 3, at midnight and we at United Way of Salt Lake […]

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Tereza poses with Chief Impact Officer, Amy Terpstra
South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce honors United Way of Salt Lake team member and UWSL for community impact

Work and community involvement collide for UWSL’s Tereza Bagdasarova The South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce honored United Way of Salt Lake’s Tereza Bagdasarova and UWSL at its annual banquet […]

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Kids playing math games
United Way of Salt Lake Calls for Childcare Solutions to Support Utah Families

New report shows childcare issues result in an estimated $1.36 billion loss annually to Utah’s economy Parents have long known that childcare disruptions impact more than just a family’s daily […]

Read More
People Helping People Empowers Women in the Workplace

Women’s History Month Community Resource Spotlight In celebration of Women’s History Month, United Way of Salt Lake is proud to showcase the work of People Helping People (PHP), one of […]

Read More
United Way of Salt Lake’s 2024 Legislative Session Recap

You win some…you lose some   The 2024 legislative session adjourned last Friday, March 1, at midnight. This was a roller coaster of a session with some good wins […]

Read More
United Way of Salt Lake 2023 Year End Wrapped

We’re proud of the impact we’ve achieved together this year.   Another year is nearly over and at United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL), we are proud of the strides […]

Read More
2024 Legislative Priorities

Public policies that will improve the well-being of Utah families. Every child deserves a bright future. United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) and Promise Partnership Utah know advocating for policies […]

Read More
Jenna Williams: The importance of understanding Utah’s State Child Tax Credit.

  As many Utahns experienced firsthand during the pandemic, a generous child tax credit (CTC) can make a world of difference for families raising young children. During this challenging time, […]

Read More
Support United Way of Salt Lake this Giving Tuesday

There is no better time to support organizations that help those who need it most. United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) is proud to be a champion in our community […]

Read More
Caregivers Month: United Way Worldwide, AARP, and 211 Team Up to Support Caregivers

The Caregiver Program aims to help caregivers while they help those they love Every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) provides a vital platform to acknowledge the unsung heroes among […]

Read More
Day of Caring 2023 Recap

Thank you to our incredible volunteers for supporting our community and work!   This year, United Way of Salt Lake celebrated our 31st Day of Caring – a volunteer event […]

Read More
Xitlally Garcia: My Journey of Self-Discovery

The Grassroots Leadership Fellowship is a part-time program that inspires and supports local community members in taking a leadership role in building up their communities. They do this by facilitating […]

Read More
How to Host a Stuff the Bus Supply Drive

Summer break is just around the corner, and we’re already thinking of ways to help students succeed during the 2023-2024 school year. Each year our annual Stuff the Bus event aims […]

Read More
advocate for legislative support during coronavirus
Utah Govenor signs HB477 into law, expanding funding and access to full-day kindergarten

On May 3, we proudly celebrated the ceremonial signing of HB477 Full-Day Kindergarten Amendments. This groundbreaking bill gives Utah families the freedom to choose the kindergarten education that best fits […]

Read More
Foxley Background
Celebrate Women’s History Month 2023 with Women Making a Difference

Learn about the living legacy of women making an impact in our community Women have paved the way for major change in our communities so kids and families can thrive. […]

Read More
United Way of Salt Lake 2023 Legislative Session Wrap Up

UWSL legislative priorities see big wins for Utah kids and families The 2023 legislative session adjourned last Friday, March 3, at midnight and we at United Way of Salt Lake […]

Read More
Tereza poses with Chief Impact Officer, Amy Terpstra
South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce honors United Way of Salt Lake team member and UWSL for community impact

Work and community involvement collide for UWSL’s Tereza Bagdasarova The South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce honored United Way of Salt Lake’s Tereza Bagdasarova and UWSL at its annual banquet […]

Read More
Kids playing math games
United Way of Salt Lake Calls for Childcare Solutions to Support Utah Families

New report shows childcare issues result in an estimated $1.36 billion loss annually to Utah’s economy Parents have long known that childcare disruptions impact more than just a family’s daily […]

Read More

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