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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.

So, WHAT IS a Community School? Here are the Details You Need to Know!
by Scott McLeod Senior Director, Community School Partnerships Most of you have heard the term “community school.” You may even…
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Dr. Seuss Day – Why it Matters!
by Heather MacDonald Volunteer and Community Engagement Director When I think back to my favorite memories as a child reading…
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How Can 2-1-1 Change a Life? Read a Personal Story from UWSL's 2-1-1 Director!
by Chiara Cameron 2-1-1 Director Happy National 2-1-1 Day! Our goal today is to share as much information as possible…
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2-1-1 Needs YOU!
by Chelsea Nelson Digital Marketing Director Over the past couple of years, United Way of Salt Lake and its partners…
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Kicking Off 2-1-1 Week!
by Chelsea Nelson Digital Marketing Director This week, we will be celebrating National 2-1-1 Day on February 11. For the…
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Academic Vocabulary Training for Park City Community Organizations
by Lauren Hansen Director of Promise Park City On Friday, January 30th, Dr. Conley (the Superintendent of Park City School…
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You Don't Know What You Can't See – Community Schools Working to Provide Vision!
by Allison Temnick Community Investment Advisor One of my favorite family stories is about the time my mom found out…
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Data Sharing – A Future Perspective!
by Danya Pastuszek Senior Director, Continuous Improvement My son – a Promise South Salt Lake resident – is less than…
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White House Hosts Pay for Success Summit in Salt Lake City
by Chris Ellis Director of Early Learning Last week, the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, in…
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What is the Difference Between Collaboration and Collective Impact?
by Lori Bays Human Services Department Director, Salt Lake County Guest Blogger On January 8th, United Way and Salt Lake…
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Questar Supercharges Giving and Engagement!
by Tim Harrison Senior Community Investment Advisor On January 14, our partners from Questar invited us to their office for…
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Leading from the Top – Deluxe Corporation Makes Giving Easy!
by Dennis Huynh Community Investment Advisor I could list at least a dozen different practices that can positively affect an…
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