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CommunitY Voices
Read stories about the impact of United Way of Salt Lake’s work to improve basic needs and education outcomes in our community.
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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Make An Impact This Holiday Season!
by Stephanie Rokich Community Volunteer Engagement Coordinator With winter just around the corner, we invite you to spend some time…
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