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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.

“I’m a Hero in our Community Because…”
by Tim Harrison Senior Community Investment Advisor “I give what has been given to me.” Really, it can be as…
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What Kind of Impact Can You Make as a Volunteer? Find out!
by Stephanie Rokich Community Volunteer Engagement Coordinator This is the third post in the Community Volunteer Engagement Blog Series. In…
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Guadalupe School's 6th Graders Leave the Nest!
by Danielle Lankford Communications Specialist, Guadalupe School June 11 was a day of many firsts for Guadalupe School. Our first…
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Hexcel Does the Hulk Smash for UWSL!
by Carol Affeltranger Executive Assistant, Hexcel Corporation Hexcel’s United Way of Salt Lake campaign has come to an end for…
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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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