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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.

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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Leadership Circle Spends a Night Out at the Museum!
by Drew Martinez Senior Leadership Giving Director The night was full of laughter, art, delicious food and drinks, good company,…
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A Personal Story – Meet Ken and Find Out Why He has Invested in UWSL for Nearly 30 Years!
By Ken Wainwright, UPS Guest Blogger Diamond Donor, Tocqueville Society My name is Ken Wainwright. My wife Sheryl and I…
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Music Can Make a Difference and So Can You!
by Heather MacDonald Volunteer & Community Engagement Director The mission of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is to inspire…
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Leadership Circle’s 'Night Out at the Museum' is Sold Out!
by Drew Martinez Senior Leadership Giving Director Tonight, United Way of Salt Lake’s newest Donor Network, Leadership Circle, is gearing…
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Five Ways Guadalupe School is Changing the Odds!
by Danielle Lankford Guadalupe Developmental Assistant The community partnership between United Way of Salt Lake and Guadalupe School is a…
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Policy Matters – Wrapping Up the 2015 Legislative Session
by Emilia Comai Community and Advocacy Engagement Coordinator Thank You for Taking Action This Session! The 2015 Legislative Session came…
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Parsons, Behle & Latimer Prove Healthy Competition Can Change the Odds!
by Allison Temnick Community Investment Advisor You probably won’t be surprised to hear that the folks over at Parsons, Behle…
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Community Schools, Volunteers, and ESLC — Making a Difference!
by Tim Coray Granger Elementary Community School Director English Skills Learning Center is a partner in many of our Community…
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