Community Voices and Stories
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.
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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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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