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Read stories about the impact of United Way of Salt Lake’s work to improve basic needs and education outcomes in our community.
Overcoming the “Fiendishly Difficult” Challenge of Social Change
By Rick Larsen Chief Development Officer Over sixteen years ago, my life and career changed when I became part of…
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Jacob Construction – Making Life Better
Erika De La Vega Corporate Craft Recruiter Jacobsen Construction At Jacobsen Construction we believe in making life better. What does…
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One Person Can Make a Difference!
by James Brown Senior Corporate Engagement Advisor What kind of impact do you dream about making? If you had time…
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Proud Moments for Guadalupe School!
by Cassie Bingham Communications Specialist Corporate Volunteer Relations Guadalupe School It was a proud moment for Guadalupe School earlier this…
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A Reflection on My First Five Months as a UWSL Staff Member!
by Cherie Stater Corporate Engagement Advisor A little bit about me: My name is Cherie; I am a California native…
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Supporting Families, Supporting Communities
by Rosemary Mitchell Community School Director, South Kearns Elementary For years, Utah has repeatedly been cited as the most generous…
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1-800 Contacts Hosts Holiday Party at Oquirrh Hills Elementary!
by MacKenzie Knight Corporate Engagement Advisor During the months of November and December, United Way of Salt Lake hosts dozens…
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Startup Santa 2016 Raises 88,000 Books for At-risk Kids!
Clint Betts Executive Director & Editor-in-Chief, Beehive Startups Reblogged from Dec. 7 post HERE >> CHILDREN IN UTAH NEEDED BOOKS,…
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Swire Coca Cola Employees Commit to Creating Change!
by Chris Buckley Guest Blogger, Swire Swire kicked off its 2016 United Way workplace campaign at the annual Halloween Party where team…
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Preparing Students for Career Success Through Mock Interviews!
Chris Christiansen Senior Vice President Nevada Utah Market Executive Bank of America Like many of you, I’m always nervous to…
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UWSL Donor Network Members Keep Little Hands and Feet Warm!
by Zenia Frendt Leadership Giving Director Women’s Leadership Council Last week some of United Way of Salt Lake’s biggest supporters…
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Op-ed: We each have role in repairing our torn social fabric
Originally published: Salt Lake Tribune, December 11, 2016 http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4685723-155/op-ed-we-each-have-role-in By Scott Ulbrich, Bill Crim and Maribel Rodriguez Much has been…
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