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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.

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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As Bigweld from Robots Says, “See a Need, Fill a Need”!
by Stephanie Rokich Community Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Are you passionate about improving your community but don’t know where to start?…
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PEGUS Research Gives Back YEAR ROUND!
by Dennis Huynh Community Investment Advisor PEGUS Research is determined to make a difference in our community! On September 11,…
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"One person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time" – Starbucks Changing the Odds!
by Allison Temnick Community Investment Advisor One of the first things you will learn about me is that I am…
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Support Children and Families in Utah! Take Action Today!
by Emilia Comai Community and Advocacy Engagement Coordiator Although Utah’s legislative session is over, our congressional delegation in Washington, D.C….
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