United Way of Salt Lake Community Voices

By DeLayna Wilhelmsen Volunteer Engagement Intern The excitement in the halls of Kearns High School isn’t just about the school’s 50th anniversary. The school has more reasons to celebrate, including […]

Kelli Page Guest Blogger Human Resources Utah System of Higher Education Utah System of Higher Education had a great experience participating in the Dr. Seuss book drive this year! This was […]

by Meredith Muller Community School Director, Cottonwood High School United forChange 2017 was a phenomenal event. We made a few changes this year, like moving from a lunch to breakfast, […]

By Megan Richards Business Development Manager Can I be honest with you? When I tell people about my job, many say “that must be so satisfying knowing you are helping […]

by Tyler Asman Director of Training and Improvement Several years ago, I heard the president of a nearby university say that “growth occurs in discomfort”. As an aside (and for […]

Each year before the Scheels’ workplace giving campaign, this letter is read out loud to all employees to motivate them to participate! This letter captures how Karen Jones, Store Leader, feels […]

by Emilia Comai Community and Advocacy Engagement Coordinator Last week, the 2017 legislative session wrapped after 45 days of intense debate and discourse. Here’s how it worked out for Utah […]

Netflix employees had an amazing time volunteering during Dr. Seuss Day! Read what they had to say! Why did you want to volunteer for Dr. Seuss Day? “I wanted to […]

Brandon Woodward VP – Treasury Solutions Officer Bank of America Merrill Lynch On Thursday, March 2nd, I had the privilege of spending some time with Mr. Almena’s 3rd grade Spanish […]

by Kari Cutler Director, Promise South Salt Lake The City of South Salt Lake is among the most ethnically diverse communities in Utah, with a Latino population making up more […]

by McKenzie Knight Volunteer Engagement Coordinator On Thursday, March 2, students across the nation celebrated Dr. Seuss Day. Each year on Dr. Seuss Day, also known as National Read across […]

by Abram Sherrod Lincoln Elementary Community School Director Education is a crucial part of the development of individuals in a civil society. Especially for youth, education has the capability to […]

by Eryn Gorang Community School Director, Woodrow Wilson The crowd started small, just a handful of individuals clumped at the Salt Lake International Airport Terminal One arrival gate. I shuffled […]

by Chiara Cameron 2-1-1 Director I have been the director of 2-1-1 here in Utah for almost three years. I’ve spent so much of that time with my head in […]

by Maribel Rodriguez United Way Oquirrh Hills Elementary Community School Director Oquirrh Hills Elementary School, along with several other schools in the Granite School District, have implemented an efficient new […]