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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.

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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Thank You for Sharing Your Love of Reading on Dr. Seuss Day!
by Alison Cundiff Corporate Volunteer Engagement Coordinator “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more…
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Being a Mentor Changes the Odds – Get Involved with Mentor 2.0!
by Megan Olsen Cottonwood High School Community School Director Last Wednesday evening, 56 sophomore students and their 56 working professional…
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Why Did Taylorsville High Students Wear Summer Clothes in the Middle of Winter? Find out!
By Hollie Link Student Body Officer, Taylorsville High School During the last week of November, Taylorsville High School held its…
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Prom at Cottonwood High Community School – An International Celebration!
by Megan Olsen Cottonwood High Community School Director At Cottonwood High School, prom has taken on an increasingly international twist….
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