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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.

FIVE Reasons Why Your Employees Should Volunteer!
by Alison Cundiff Corporate Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Reports and analysis support what the common sense of good managers have known…
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Update: 9th Grade Student's First Year at Kearns High School!
by Steve Whatcott Kearns High School Community School Director Back in September we announced the purpose and goals around moving…
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Roosevelt Elementary Brings the BBQ to The Community!
by Meredith Muller Roosevelt Elementary Community School Director On Wednesday, May 13th, Roosevelt Elementary hosted its first of what we…
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Being a Part of Collective Impact!
by Allison Temnick Community Investment Advisor Like many college graduates, a few years ago I found myself at a crossroads….
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The Raising of America – Reinforcing Local Efforts!
by Chris Ellis Partnership Director, Early Learning Outcomes As we continue our work to improve outcomes for the youngest children…
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It is Time to Stuff the Bus for Students in Need!
by Stephanie Rokich Community Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Although school isn’t quite out yet, it’s time to start planning for next…
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Celebration of Service Honoree, President's Award for Excellence: Daniels Fund
by Chelsea Nelson Digital Marketing Director Today is the big day! We are so excited for Celebration of Service! We…
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Celebration of Service Honoree, Volunteer of the Year: Mona Burton
by Chelsea Nelson Digital Marketing Director We are excited to do a weekly feature on the honorees for the upcoming…
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KeyBank Closes Its Doors for a Big Day of Volunteering!
by Allison Temnick Community Investment Advisor Many people do not know that KeyBank has a wonderful annual tradition here in…
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Celebration of Service Honoree, Corporate Partner of the Year: Orbital ATK
by Chelsea Nelson Digital Marketing Director We are excited to do a weekly feature on the honorees for the upcoming…
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WLC’s “Financial Literacy” Workshop Impacts Girls at Granite Park Jr. High
by Zenia Frendt Leadership Giving Director “Now I see how important it is to save money. The most important thing…
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United Way of Salt Lake Names Bill Crim as its New Chief Executive Officer
After an extensive and thorough national search, United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) has named Bill Crim as its new…
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