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Read stories about the impact of United Way of Salt Lake’s work to improve basic needs and education outcomes in our community.
National College Access Network 20th Anniversary Conference: A Celebration of Education as Soulcraft
by Matthew Smith Partnership Director, College Readiness Completion During the last four months, after joining United Way of Salt Lake…
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Kids and Teens Can Do Big Things!
by Stephanie Rokich Community Volunteer Engagement Coordinator This is the fifth post in the Community Volunteer Engagement Blog Series. In…
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Questar Rocks United Way of Salt Lake – Again!
by Allison Temnick Community Investment Advisor This year, it has been my joy and privilege to help Questar coordinate its…
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Find the Feeling: Discover More Than 40 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season!!
by Stephanie Rokich Community Volunteer Engagement Coordinator The first time I participated in a Sub4Santa program was in high school….
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Women Empowered Blog Series: Why it Matters!
by Zenia Frendt Leadership Giving Director, Women’s Leadership Council Why is it important to empower women? Study after study has…
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Fundraising Newbie: ‘Nothing Safe is Worth the Drive’
by McCall Pitcher Community Investment Advisor The ever-wise Taylor Swift once sang, “Nothing safe is worth the drive.” It’s been…
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White House Recognizes Guadalupe School – Because of YOU!
by Danielle Lankford Guadalupe School Communications Specialist The 2015-2016 school years is going to be amazing for Guadalupe School –…
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It Takes A Village, But We All Are Ready and Willing!!
by Sean Strickland Community School Director, Woodrow Wilson Elementary As a child, parent teacher conferences were my most stressful time…
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The Earned Income Tax Credit is Important for Families!
by Greg McDonald Regional Coordinator of Earn It. Keep It. Save It. I have worked for the VITA (Volunteer Income…
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Everyone at Kearns Junior High Wants to be a Member of the 3.0 Club!
by Lauren Birge Kearns Junior High Community School Director At the end of August, everyone at Kearns Junior was eagerly…
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CHG Healthcare Services Sets New Company Record!
by James Brown Community Investment Advisor For CHG HealthCare Services, “Putting People First” is not just a motto; it’s a…
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The Results Are In: High-quality Preschool Works!
by Bill Crim President and CEO Yesterday, United Way of Salt Lake announced that both the preschool intervention and the…
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