Category: United Way of Salt Lake

by: Ashley Hillman Community Collaborations Director       A recent report indicates that Utah ranks #1 when it comes to embracing the spirit of volunteerism. According to an article […]

This school year, many children will lack the supplies they need to enter the classroom ready to learn. Help United Way of Salt Lake Stuff the Bus with school supplies […]

Take free money and save it, part 1 Low and moderate-income taxpayers qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. This refundable credit often pays more than $1,000 (sometimes more than […]

(Photo: Chris Snyder, South Salt Lake Chief of Police and Domoina Voniarisoa, Hser Ner Moo Project Coordinator) Kari Cutler is one of the many community partners working in South Salt […]

By: Jim Young Regional Director, Davis and Tooele County I want to pay tribute to a wonderful Davis County friend of UWSL, Haven J. Barlow. Now in his ninetieth year, […]

Build an emergency fund It’s a general rule of thumb that you should set aside money in case of an emergency. It’s up to you to decide when you’re having […]

By Jennifer W. Sanchez Community Collaborations Director Jorge Fierro dropped out of college in Mexico to head to el norte because he wanted something more. He had no idea he’d […]

By: Ashley Hillman Community Impact Director The past month, I have had the privilege to participate in Community Learning Center Coordinator interviews with Salt Lake City School District and Guadalupe […]

By: Lynn Riling Community Collaborations Director One of the things I like best about summer is the wonderful fresh produce available at local farmers’ markets, produce stands, and grocery stores. […]

Saving money can often be challenging and finding ways to cut spending is difficult when money is tight. Check out these 3 tips to cut spending painlessly: •    Keep a […]

TIP: Don’t lose control of your money in college. Are you starting college, sending a child to college, or returning to college in the fall? Getting a college degree is […]

By: Elizabeth Garbe Community Impact Director of Public Policy On Wednesday I made my monthly trip to the Capitol to listen to legislators discuss and debate a variety of issues. […]

By: Cristi Wetterberg Resource Development Executive This summer my 15 year old son wanted to participate in United Way of Salt Lake’s Summer of Service. Summer of Service (SOS) helps […]