Category: United Way of Salt Lake

TIP:  It’s March! Time to get ready for Christmas, right? Start saving for Christmas gifts now so you don’t blow your December budget. The holiday season is still several months […]

By: Lynn Rilling Income Director The Believe in Your Future campaign launched yesterday. It began on the Senate floor with Senator Pat Jones discussing financial issues in Utah – high […]

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“Bill,” from Believe In Your Future. is at the Utah State Capitol meeting with legislators this morning! Today concludes a financial awareness week put together for Utah Saves and Believe […]

The new mascot for the Believe in Your Future Campaign made his first appearance at the United Way Board meeting. The mascot’s name, very appropriately, is Bill. Bill will be […]

By: Kevin Grimmett Chief Financial Officer Nine years ago, when I took the position of Chief Financial Officer at United Way of Salt Lake, our CEO gave me the charge […]

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By: Jerilyn Stowe Marketing and Communications Director United Way has changed. Why? Because our communities have changed, problems are more complex, and our donors have changed. It’s a different world […]

This week marks the middle of the 2011 General Session and the budget continues to be one of the biggest debates. Next week is United Way’s 5th Annual Day on the Hill. Make sure to […]

TIP: Take advantage of free tax preparation! This tip is too good to hold on to any longer! The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help […]

By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director One line item in Utah’s education budget is the K-3 Reading Improvement Program. The State invests around $15 million which is matched by $15 […]

By: Iuliana Petrescu Financial Services Manager I would like to extend my deepest thanks to all of you who over time have generously opened your hearts and have worked with […]

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By: April Harrison Women’s Philanthropic Network Director Immigrant and Refugee Integration: Medical Costs are a Concern for Refugee Families. I recently was on a tour with a few WPN members […]

By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director In 2007 the Legislature authorized a four-year Optional Extended-Day Kindergarten (OEK) pilot program that sunsets in 2011. Only schools with the highest percentage of students […]