United Way of Salt Lake Community Voices

On May 3, we proudly celebrated the ceremonial signing of HB477 Full-Day Kindergarten Amendments. This groundbreaking bill gives Utah families the freedom to choose the kindergarten education that best fits […]

Learn about the living legacy of women making an impact in our community Women have paved the way for major change in our communities so kids and families can thrive. […]

UWSL legislative priorities see big wins for Utah kids and families The 2023 legislative session adjourned last Friday, March 3, at midnight and we at United Way of Salt Lake […]

New report shows childcare issues result in an estimated $1.36 billion loss annually to Utah’s economy Parents have long known that childcare disruptions impact more than just a family’s daily […]

All Utah families should have a choice in the type of kindergarten program their child attends, whether that be half-day or full-day kindergarten (FDK). Unfortunately, this is still not the […]

Much of the work we do at United Way of Salt Lake is focused on the future. We strive to build stronger communities and build pathways to opportunity for Utah […]

  Find Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season by Donating or Volunteering While the holiday season is nearing its end, United Way of Salt Lake’s Season of Service still has […]

Advocate with us to help more kids and families thrive   At United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL), we believe engaging in public policy is essential to creating systemic change […]

EveryDay Strong is here to help you support children’s mental health. Trainers are available to share techniques that will help kids and teens connect with and feel supported by adults […]

Students at Farnsworth Elementary Show Measurable Progress After Spending Time with Virtual Tutors             September 2022 saw headlines in nearly every major newspaper declaring that […]

The new number to text is 801-845-2211. When you’re in need, Utah 211 can help. Free, confidential, and available 24/7 in more than 200 languages, 211 is Utah’s most comprehensive […]

Programs report on how they’ve reimagined preschool after a year of receiving the Reimagine Early Education grant   United Way of Salt Lake and Promise Partnership Utah are supporting community […]

Back-to-School is Looking Brighter, Thanks to Stuff the Bus! Last year’s Stuff the Bus took a hybrid approach – supporting both in-person and online supply drives and expanding the event […]

At United Way of Salt Lake, we know that volunteering helps to build communities where everyone can succeed; the advantages for students, families, and schools are well known. What’s less […]

In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting Encircle Utah, a 211 service provider focused on providing community and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in Utah. The first […]