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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.

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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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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