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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.
Every Student, Every Day: Making Attendance Matter
by Stephanie Linton Oquirrh Hills Elementary Community School Director It seems like a simple thing, you go to school and…
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Edwards Lifesciences – A Smarter Company LIVING UNITED!
by Amy Bosworth Corporate Relations Director After completing the most successful United Way campaign to date, raising $491,000 globally, Edwards…
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Wrapping Gifts for a Cause at Macy's!
by Allison Temnick Community Investment Advisor As I reflect on the holidays that just passed, I can’t help but think…
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Workers Compensation Fund Lights Up Woodrow Wilson Elementary with Holiday Cheer
by James Brown Community Investment Advisor What does it take to create a little holiday cheer? Fourteen hula-hoops, a couple…
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Donor Networks Brighten the Holidays for Kids!
by Drew Martinez Leadership Giving Director and Zenia Frendt Leadership Giving Director This year, United Way of Salt Lake’s…
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Making a Promise to Refugee Youth!
by Kevin Niepraschk Guest Blogger, Promise Refugee Youth Partnership The education of our children is important. They need support, they…
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United Way of Salt Lake Employees Win Again!
by Stacey Earle Operations Director If you haven’t picked up Utah Business Magazine’s recent publication, then you might not know…
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Community Schools: A New Way to Tackle Old Problems
by Emilia Comai Community and Advocacy Engagement Coordinator Last week, United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) and a few brave…
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Afterschool Programming Bridging the Gap at South Kearns Elementary
by Nate Salazar South Kearns Elementary School Director South Kearns Elementary is the newest Community School in the Promise Kearns…
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United Way of Salt Lake Awarded Envision Utah's 2014 Common Good Award
by Deborah Bayle President and CEO On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, I was honored to represent United Way of Salt…
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"Putting People First"
by Zenia Frendt Leadership Giving Director United Way of Salt Lake’s Tocqueville Society is comprised of some of the top…
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Find Out Your Options and Learn About Misconceptions – Affordable Care Act
by Boo Reiser 2-1-1 Project Specialist/Navigator Who do you know that needs health coverage? As a United Way 2-1-1 Navigator,…
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