United Way of Salt Lake Community Voices

As we kick off another new year celebrating and supporting women and girls in our community, I am so happy to pass the torch as chair of Women United to […]

The motto of South Kearns Elementary where I teach is, “All students can learn and TOGETHER we will make it happen.” My name is Grace Morrell and I am a fifth/ […]

It Starts With You Speaker Series features national reporters and local community members to examine and understand the complex issues that divide us as a country and as a community–racism, […]

United Way of Salt Lake’s 25th Annual Day of Caring took place last week on Thursday, September 14. As always, the wonderful volunteers and agencies that participated on Day of […]

by Meredith Muller Cottonwood High School Community School Director South Salt Lake is a community rich with diversity. Our residents come from all over the world and speak over 40 languages. […]

Kylie Christensen Granite Park Junior High Community School Director Granite Park Junior High’s Announcement Staff (A-Staff) have a big job! They film, edit, and produce Granite Park’s daily announcements. The […]

by Rob Hatch Strategy and Learning Coordinator UWSL is committed to improving student outcomes and college readiness for all children in the Wasatch Front. This is big work. The kind […]

by Maribel Rodriguez Oquirrh Hills Elementary Community School Director “If school is out, don’t you get the summer off?” This question always comes up with teachers, school staff, and the […]

by: Megan Anderson, LCSW Guadalupe Charter School Social Worker The students of Guadalupe Charter School have gratefully received support from the community throughout the years. In response to the generosity […]

Stuff the Bus, United Way of Salt Lake’s back-to-school backpack and school supply effort, wrapped up this week, and – wow! – was it a success! Here are some fun […]

by Stephanie Rokich Volunteer Engagement Manager Stuff the Bus donations are in, and 78 companies, nonprofits, government agencies, community groups, scout troops, and individuals donated 130,378 school supply items! Juana […]

by Kenzie Knight Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Day of Caring 2017 will be held on Thursday, September 14. Day of Caring through the years: United Way’s role in Day of Caring […]

by Paula Green Johnson Community Advocate With heartfelt appreciation, we recognize Paula Green Johnson for her 9½ years of service as a member of United Way of Salt Lake’s Board […]

by Stephanie Rokich Volunteer Engagement Manager Students in Granite School District return to school on August 21, and Canyons students go back on August 23. With school starting in less […]

by Newton Gborway Community School Director As a Community School Director at West Kearns Elementary, one of the most rewarding moments is working with parents, students, and staff. Added to […]