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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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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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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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United Way of Salt Lake’s 2022 Year End Wrap Up

Much of the work we do at United Way of Salt Lake is focused on the future. We strive to build stronger communities and build pathways to opportunity for Utah […]

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Promise Partnership Receives National Recognition for Systems Transformation Work

The Promise Partnership is what United Way of Salt Lake calls our education-focused work, and recently we received an exciting designation from StriveTogether, a national organization seeking better results for […]

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12th Stuff the Bus Provides Supplies for 10,000 Utah Kids

Back-to-School is Looking Brighter, Thanks to Stuff the Bus! Last year’s Stuff the Bus took a hybrid approach – supporting both in-person and online supply drives and expanding the event […]

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The Effects of Detracking on Academic Identities

The Grassroots Leadership Team at United Way of Salt Lake works to engage community members in conversations about their experiences to create a system where the experiences of those most impacted […]

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AAPI Heritage Month: Karen Kwan in the House of Representatives

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, United Way of Salt Lake is highlighting some local leaders in the AAPI community. This week we’re featuring Karen Kwan. […]

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2022 Power of Your Purse: Celebrating Utah Students

On May 12th, United Way of Salt Lake and Women United hosted an in-person Power of Your Purse gala and fundraiser, and it was a night of inspiration and achievement. […]

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AAPI Heritage Month: The Asian Association of Utah Celebrates 45 years

Dr. Shu Cheng, CEO and Executive Director of the Asian Association of Utah, discusses their work and how the organization supports refugees through community building.   The Asian Association of […]

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Spreading the Joy of Reading at Read Across America Day 2022

  22 Salt Lake Area Schools Celebrated Read Across America Day 2022   This year’s Read Across America Day was a huge success. A generous match from Maverik helped the […]

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Volunteers Participate in the i-Ready Math Tutoring Program at Philo T. Farnsworth Elementary

Learn how volunteers have been virtually helping Farnsworth Elementary Students with Math Over the past two years, we have seen students, schools, and educators demonstrate resilience, persistence, and creativity as […]

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United Way of Salt Lake’s 2022 Legislative Session Wins

The 2022 Legislative Session ended at midnight on March 4th. Overall, United Way of Salt Lake saw positive outcomes for bills that align with our work: many bills supporting our […]

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Engaging Spanish Speaking Caregivers in Education

The Grassroots Leadership Team at United Way of Salt Lake works to engage community members in conversations about their experiences to create a system where the experiences of those most impacted […]

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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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