Category: Advocacy
United Way of Salt Lake believes that working with government is a key part of work. When we engage in public policy advocacy, we can support the funding for programs that make a difference in people’s lives.
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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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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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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Nonpartisan Volunteer Opportunities During the 2020 Election
Empower more people to get out and vote in 2020 by volunteering during the election cycle COVID-19 has changed day-to-day life for nearly everyone, but it hasn’t changed the […]
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Your Vote Matters: Make it Count
Make your voice heard. Pledge to vote in every election. In the 2016 presidential election, approximately 138 million Americans turned out to vote: that’s only around 58% of eligible voters. […]
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Job coaching for Davis Teachers Leads To Higher Achievement for Students
Kindergartens in Davis School District achieved 4X the growth of their statewide peers after the teachers received job coaching There was an underlying concern on the professional learning team […]
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Our Legislative Priorities for 2020
The 2020 Legislative Session is nearly here. And we have several public policy priorities this year that we believe will help children and families thrive in our community. At United […]
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United Way of Salt Lake’s Big Wins (and Losses) of the 2019 Legislative Session
By Elizabeth Garbe, Senior Director, Government Relations and Public Policy at United Way of Salt Lake After a difficult first two weeks of the 2019 General Session, we were able […]
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Why Fully Expanded Medicaid Matters
Are you currently healthy? Are you and your spouse able to work and provide for your family? Are your children healthy enough to focus and learn during the school day? […]
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Help put #UtahKidsFirst during the 2019 Legislative Session
By Kelly Schmidt, Content Manager for United Way of Salt Lake The 2019 Legislative Session is here, and United Way of Salt Lake knows that many of the issues that […]
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And that’s a wrap!
The 2018 General Session ended Thursday and had us biting our nails to the end. Overall, children and families fared well this session. Here are some of the notable results: […]
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