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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.
How a Free Pair of Glasses can Improve a Child’s Education
John entered third grade at David Gourley Elementary in Kearns as blind as a bat. He seemed shy, anxious, and…
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Kearns Community Schools Create Summer Learning Packets to Prevent Learning Loss
West Kearns Elementary was in a bit of a bind coming into the end of the 2018-2019 school year. With…
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Guest Blog: Attending a United Way of Salt Lake community school helped me build a path to success
In July 2013, there was a knock on the door of my family’s home in Syria. It was the army….
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More Students are Graduating from Cottonwood High with the Help of United Way
When students graduate high school prepared for college and careers, they’re more likely to have better employment and earning potential….
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10 Steps to Host a Successful Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
Summer break may be around the corner, but we are already thinking about the needs of students at the start…
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Volunteers help Kearns High Students Hone their Interview Skills
When Jake Housel addressed the volunteers for Kearns High School’s mock interviews, he tried to set the stage for how…
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Out-of-school partnerships are helping decrease crime, improve academic outcomes in South Salt Lake and Kearns
United Way of Salt Lake’s Promise Partnership is steadfast in its belief that the most powerful way to end the…
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United Way of Salt Lake’s Promise Partnership is now a Proof Point Community
United Way of Salt Lake’s Promise Partnership received national recognition for its work improving student outcomes in the Salt Lake…
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How United Way of Salt Lake’s Grassroots Work Helped Me Build Up My Community
Editor’s Note: A portion of this blog was presented at United Way of Salt Lake’s 2019 United for Change…
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UWSL honors four Changemakers at 2019 United for Change
Hundreds of United Way of Salt Lake’s corporate partners and their guests gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the change we…
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Help UWSL’s Kearns Community Schools Spread the Word About Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration
Kelly Schmidt, Content Manager at United Way of Salt Lake Being ready to learn in kindergarten is a game changer…
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United Way of Salt Lake’s Big Wins (and Losses) of the 2019 Legislative Session
By Elizabeth Garbe, Senior Director, Government Relations and Public Policy at United Way of Salt Lake After a difficult first…
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