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Community Voices
Read stories about the impact of United Way of Salt Lake’s work to improve basic needs and education outcomes in our community.

Support Literacy over the Summer: Bring Your Family to Day of Action!
by Stephanie Rokich Community Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Summer learning loss, also referred to as the summer slide, is a significant…
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Seeing Investment in Action! Leadership Circle Members Visit Granger Elementary
by Drew Martinez Senior Leadership Giving Director Leadership Circle members are business, government, philanthropic, and nonprofit leaders who have answered…
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What Makes the Difference? WCF Gets Up Close and Personal at Community Schools!
by James Brown Community Investment Advisor Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) is dedicated to creating strong communities across the State of…
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Want Engaged Employees? Start an Employee Volunteer Program!
by Alison Cundiff Corporate Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Since becoming the Corporate Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, I have been fascinated by the…
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BMW of Murray and Tesoro = An Exciting Celebration of Service Giveaway!
by Chelsea Nelson Digital Marketing Director UWSL’s Celebration of Service event is coming up on May 27! In addition to…
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Stuffed with Love!
by April Harrison Howard R. Driggs Elementary PTA President Elect This year, our PTA Board decided to have a service…
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WLC Members – Sign Up for Mentor 2.0!
by Zenia Frendt Leadership Giving Director WLC members: Sign up TODAY for Mentor 2.0! We need you to help change…
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5 Things I Learned at Lincoln Elementary School's Cultural Night
by Amanda Matthews Lincoln Elementary Community School Director I am genuinely, incredibly inspired by the community at Lincoln Elementary. On…
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Promise South Salt Lake — United Way Partnership Receives National Praise
Cherie Wood, Mayor of South Salt Lake ….but the real reason for celebration happens here at home, in our community!…
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Success Stories from SLCAP – Partnerships Can Change Lives!
Sometimes, the best way to help kids succeed in school is by helping the whole family. Thanks to our partnership…
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Data Drives Instruction, Strategies, and Motivates Reading Volunteers at South Kearns
by Nate Salazar South Kearns Elementary Community School Director Data is a major component of the day to day decision…
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Have Affordable Care Act Questions? Dial 2-1-1 for Answers – Enrollment Period Ends April 30!
by Luisana Gomez Utah Health Corps Information Specialist Being a Certified Application Counselor isn’t an easy task. I think the…
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