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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.
Because I Care, I Will Take Action
by Heather MacDonald Volunteer and Community Engagement Director On behalf of United Way of Salt lake we want to thank…
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Thank YOU for Stuffing the Bus!
by Chloie Dale Volunteer Events Intern On Saturday August 27, about 500 individuals, families, and employees spent their morning at…
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Whatever It Takes: Hillcrest High’s Summer Boot Camp
by Scott McLeod VP of Collective Impact Partnerships The first six weeks of high school—that’s what matters most, that’s when…
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Rocky Mountain Power Invests in Change!
by Jeff Larsen & Lori Hughes Rocky Mountain Power Rocky Mountain Power is pleased to support United Way of Salt…
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What Can a Sincere ‘Thank You’ Do?
by Amy Bosworth Corporate Relations Director “I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.” —William Shakespeare I will…
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From Pacman to Collective Impact
by Julie Ramos Grants Manager In June 2014, I found myself in Lagos, Nigeria sitting across the table from a…
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Leadership Circle Welcomes New Chair, Tanya Vea of KSL Media Group!
Dear Leadership Circle Members, I was so humbled when I was asked to help lead this fantastic network of business…
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A Lesson in Karma
by Spencer Moore Resource Development Intern My internship will last 10 weeks, but it seems that my time at United…
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Partnering for Student Success: Improved Attendance at Guadalupe!
by Kyle Price Guadalupe Community School Director Chronic absence is defined as missing 10 percent or more of total school…
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Women’s Leadership Council: Everyday Changemakers!
by Zenia Frednt Leadership Giving Director Recently, United Way of Salt Lake joined with the city of Midvale to create…
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#BecauseICare – Use the hashtag, join the contest, and help kids succeed!
by Chloie Dale Volunteer Events Intern As the first day of school approaches, students are planning their back-to-school outfits and…
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Tackling the Transition
by Greg Leavitt Principal, Hillcrest High School Guest Blogger What does Changing the Odds mean in practice? Well, for a student…
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