United Way of Salt Lake Community Voices

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 […]

Work and community involvement collide for UWSL’s Tereza Bagdasarova The South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce honored United Way of Salt Lake’s Tereza Bagdasarova and UWSL at its annual banquet […]

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 […]

Café con Flor reúne a los padres de familia de habla hispana y les apoya a comunicarse mejor con la escuela de sus hijos   Café con Flor son reuniones […]

The Promise Partnership is what United Way of Salt Lake calls our education-focused work, and recently we received an exciting designation from StriveTogether, a national organization seeking better results for […]

Learn how current educators can support BIPOC students and help them envision themselves as community educators. The Grassroots Leadership Fellowship is a part-time program that inspires and supports local community […]

Café con Flor brings together Spanish-speaking caregivers to help them better connect with their child’s school   Café con Flor are parent gatherings that happen twice a month. The purpose […]