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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.
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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What is College Application Week and is it Effective?
by Meredith Muller Cottonwood High Community School Director College Application Week is an initiative started by President Obama, placing importance…
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Giving Change a Chance: A Perspective of Community Schools
By Isael Torres Community School Director, Kearns Junior High school Students from Kearns Junior High’s 3.0 club enjoying a field…
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It starts with YOU! Impact a student’s life today!
Ben Mallett GPJH Reading Clinic Coordinator With the support of the University of Utah Reading Clinic, Granite Park Junior High…
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Cargill Wins the Snack Pack Challenge!
by Matt Potter Maintenance Superintendent, Cargill Salt Guest Blogger Cargill just wrapped up its annual giving campaign at the Salt facility…
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A Surprise to Change the World
by Jake Housel Community Investment Advisor On a weekly basis I drive to work enjoying Joseph Haydn’s Symphony 94. This…
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A Foundation for Immigrant Youth
Originally posted: Coalition for Community Schools http://www.communityschools.org/multimedia/a_foundation_for_migrating_youth.aspx A Foundation for Immigrant Youth: South Salt Lake Community Schools Supporting Refugees and…
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