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Women United Members Making History: Cece Foxley in Higher Education

For Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting Women United members who are making waves in Utah and paving the way for the next generation. Our first feature is on Cecelia (Cece) […]

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Britnie Powell Recognized as a 2022 Utah Business 40 Under 40 Honoree

  Join us in congratulating Britnie Powell on being recognized as a 2022 Utah Business 40 Under 40 Honoree.   Britnie Powell, the principal at Salt Lake Center for Science […]

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Black History Month Feature
A Life of Advocacy: Furthering Equity in Utah

  How France Davis Advocated for Change as a Reverend and Teacher   In 1963, Rev. France Davis stood in the audience of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have […]

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Black History Month Feature
Utah Black Educators: Connecting Schools to Community

  Forrest Crawford and Sheryl Ellsworth Share their Stories of Being Educators in Utah Join United Way of Salt Lake as we engage in a series of conversations with some […]

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Read These 11 Books to Celebrate Diversity on Read Across America Day 2022

Celebrate Read Across America Day by Reading Along with Our Local Schools   Learning to read is a lifelong gift. With proven benefits like reducing stress, improving concentration, and expanding […]

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Black History Month Feature
Telling Black History: Seeing the Past with New Eyes

  A Conversation with Historian Ronald Coleman on Reporting Utah’s Black History   Join United Way of Salt Lake as we engage in a series of conversations with some of […]

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Take Action: Write a Letter to the Editor

  Wondering HOW and WHY to write a letter to the editor? United Way of Salt Lake is here to help! If you’re passionate about taking action for an issue […]

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Capitol surrounded by cherry blossoms
Legislative Priorities for 2022

  Learn about the bills and concepts we’ll be advocating for during the 2022 Legislative Session Utah’s 2022 Legislative Session runs from January 18th to March 4th. During this time, […]

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Legislative Preview cover
United Way of Salt Lake hosts the 2022 Legislative Preview

The 2022 Legislative Preview brought together community members, legislators, and subject experts to discuss key issues that will be addressed during the 2022 Legislative Session ​​​​​​ On January 11, United […]

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2021 Year in Review

  Highlights from Our Work in 2021   As 2021 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the important roles that partners, donors, and volunteers […]

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Santa talking to a group of kids at Moss Elementary
Season of Service 2021: Serving Utah Students

  Local Organizations, Companies, and Community Members Support Students through 18 Projects during 2021 Season of Service   If the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes during the holidays, ours grew […]

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three young leaders talking
Support Local Causes with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Mobilize your Friends and Family to Support the Causes you Care About with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising   We’re looking for people to gather school supplies for Stuff the Bus. Learn how […]

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SHINE partnerships hero
Savage Services and Hillcrest High School Announce SHINE Partnership

  The Savage-Hillcrest Impact Network for Education includes a Career and Technical Education Pathway and Basic Needs Center Housed within the School   There’s something special happening at Hillcrest High […]

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Infographic: How Reading Makes a Difference

  Prepare for Read Across America Day with these ‘RAAD’ Facts about Reading in Elementary School   Reading teaches us new things, lets us explore new worlds, and introduces us […]

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FAFSA poster hanging in school
United Way of Salt Lake Helps Out at 20 High School FAFSA Nights

Volunteers, College Admissions Staff, High School Counselors, and Families come together to support students in filling out their financial aid applications during FAFSA Nights.   Filling out the Free Application […]

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Foxley Background
Women United Members Making History: Cece Foxley in Higher Education

For Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting Women United members who are making waves in Utah and paving the way for the next generation. Our first feature is on Cecelia (Cece) […]

Read More
Salt Lake Center for Science Education hero
Britnie Powell Recognized as a 2022 Utah Business 40 Under 40 Honoree

  Join us in congratulating Britnie Powell on being recognized as a 2022 Utah Business 40 Under 40 Honoree.   Britnie Powell, the principal at Salt Lake Center for Science […]

Read More
Black History Month Feature
A Life of Advocacy: Furthering Equity in Utah

  How France Davis Advocated for Change as a Reverend and Teacher   In 1963, Rev. France Davis stood in the audience of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have […]

Read More
Black History Month Feature
Utah Black Educators: Connecting Schools to Community

  Forrest Crawford and Sheryl Ellsworth Share their Stories of Being Educators in Utah Join United Way of Salt Lake as we engage in a series of conversations with some […]

Read More
Read These 11 Books to Celebrate Diversity on Read Across America Day 2022

Celebrate Read Across America Day by Reading Along with Our Local Schools   Learning to read is a lifelong gift. With proven benefits like reducing stress, improving concentration, and expanding […]

Read More
Black History Month Feature
Telling Black History: Seeing the Past with New Eyes

  A Conversation with Historian Ronald Coleman on Reporting Utah’s Black History   Join United Way of Salt Lake as we engage in a series of conversations with some of […]

Read More
Letter to the Editor Hero
Take Action: Write a Letter to the Editor

  Wondering HOW and WHY to write a letter to the editor? United Way of Salt Lake is here to help! If you’re passionate about taking action for an issue […]

Read More
Capitol surrounded by cherry blossoms
Legislative Priorities for 2022

  Learn about the bills and concepts we’ll be advocating for during the 2022 Legislative Session Utah’s 2022 Legislative Session runs from January 18th to March 4th. During this time, […]

Read More
Legislative Preview cover
United Way of Salt Lake hosts the 2022 Legislative Preview

The 2022 Legislative Preview brought together community members, legislators, and subject experts to discuss key issues that will be addressed during the 2022 Legislative Session ​​​​​​ On January 11, United […]

Read More
year in review hero- two staff members smiling in live united shirts
2021 Year in Review

  Highlights from Our Work in 2021   As 2021 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the important roles that partners, donors, and volunteers […]

Read More
Santa talking to a group of kids at Moss Elementary
Season of Service 2021: Serving Utah Students

  Local Organizations, Companies, and Community Members Support Students through 18 Projects during 2021 Season of Service   If the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes during the holidays, ours grew […]

Read More
three young leaders talking
Support Local Causes with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Mobilize your Friends and Family to Support the Causes you Care About with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising   We’re looking for people to gather school supplies for Stuff the Bus. Learn how […]

Read More
SHINE partnerships hero
Savage Services and Hillcrest High School Announce SHINE Partnership

  The Savage-Hillcrest Impact Network for Education includes a Career and Technical Education Pathway and Basic Needs Center Housed within the School   There’s something special happening at Hillcrest High […]

Read More
Infographic: How Reading Makes a Difference

  Prepare for Read Across America Day with these ‘RAAD’ Facts about Reading in Elementary School   Reading teaches us new things, lets us explore new worlds, and introduces us […]

Read More
FAFSA poster hanging in school
United Way of Salt Lake Helps Out at 20 High School FAFSA Nights

Volunteers, College Admissions Staff, High School Counselors, and Families come together to support students in filling out their financial aid applications during FAFSA Nights.   Filling out the Free Application […]

Read More

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