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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.
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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Straight From Their Mouths – Young Leaders Tell All!
by Tim Harrison Leadership Giving Director This month marked my favorite event of the year, the Young Leaders Night Out….
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Finding Resources at South Kearns Elementary
by Rosemary Mitchell Community School Director, South Kearns Elementary This school year has seen many changes at South Kearns Elementary….
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Championing the Change!
by MacKenzie Knight Community Investment Advisor In my role as a Community Investment Advisor at United Way of Salt Lake,…
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Give the Gift of Literacy — Start Up Santa!
by Megan Richards Business Development Manager Did you know that 2 out of 3 third graders living in low-income families…
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