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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.
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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Reaching the Goal of Self-Actualization in the Food Desert
by Abram Sherrod Lincoln Elementary Community School Director In 1943, Abraham Maslow published “A Theory of Human Motivation” in the…
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Learn How to Be the Kicker!
by Megan Richards Business Development Manager No joke, my favorite player on a football team is the kicker. The kicker…
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Transforming Corporate Culture through Service!
By Ashley Clement Account Executive, FedEx Services Guest Blogger The FedEx culture is shaped by our ‘People-Service-Profit’ philosophy, which our…
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Combining Helping Others and Harry Potter for an Incredible United Way Campaign
by Alex Antonio Penna Powers Listen, I get it. You’re busy. It’s the holiday season and you’ve got a full…
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Combining Helping Others and Harry Potter for an Incredible United Way Campaign
Listen, I get it. You’re busy. It’s the holiday season and you’ve got a full plate at work while still…
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Keep a Child Warm This December: Donate Winter Gear!
by Stephanie Rokich Volunteer Engagement Manager Last month, I posted this blog post highlighting United Way of Salt Lake’s 2016…
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