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Read These 11 Books to Celebrate Diversity on Read Across America Day 2022

Celebrate Read Across America Day by Reading Along with Our Local Schools   Learning to read is a lifelong gift. With proven benefits like reducing stress, improving concentration, and expanding […]

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Black History Month Feature
Telling Black History: Seeing the Past with New Eyes

  A Conversation with Historian Ronald Coleman on Reporting Utah’s Black History   Join United Way of Salt Lake as we engage in a series of conversations with some of […]

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Letter to the Editor Hero
Take Action: Write a Letter to the Editor

  Wondering HOW and WHY to write a letter to the editor? United Way of Salt Lake is here to help! If you’re passionate about taking action for an issue […]

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Capitol surrounded by cherry blossoms
Legislative Priorities for 2022

  Learn about the bills and concepts we’ll be advocating for during the 2022 Legislative Session Utah’s 2022 Legislative Session runs from January 18th to March 4th. During this time, […]

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Legislative Preview cover
United Way of Salt Lake hosts the 2022 Legislative Preview

The 2022 Legislative Preview brought together community members, legislators, and subject experts to discuss key issues that will be addressed during the 2022 Legislative Session ​​​​​​ On January 11, United […]

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year in review hero- two staff members smiling in live united shirts
2021 Year in Review

  Highlights from Our Work in 2021   As 2021 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the important roles that partners, donors, and volunteers […]

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Santa talking to a group of kids at Moss Elementary
Season of Service 2021: Serving Utah Students

  Local Organizations, Companies, and Community Members Support Students through 18 Projects during 2021 Season of Service   If the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes during the holidays, ours grew […]

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three young leaders talking
Support Local Causes with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Mobilize your Friends and Family to Support the Causes you Care About with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising   We’re looking for people to gather school supplies for Stuff the Bus. Learn how […]

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Infographic: How Reading Makes a Difference

  Prepare for Read Across America Day with these ‘RAAD’ Facts about Reading in Elementary School   Reading teaches us new things, lets us explore new worlds, and introduces us […]

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FAFSA poster hanging in school
United Way of Salt Lake Helps Out at 20 High School FAFSA Nights

Volunteers, College Admissions Staff, High School Counselors, and Families come together to support students in filling out their financial aid applications during FAFSA Nights.   Filling out the Free Application […]

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Social Media Fundraising Tools
Making the Most of Fundraising on Social Media

Tips for using your personal social media accounts to ask for charitable donations   Fundraising through your personal social media account can be not only financially rewarding for the organization […]

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Impact Mental Health
World Mental Health Day with Impact Mental Health

“Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make […]

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211 Counts Hero - Screen shot of 211 counts
How to Use 211 Counts

Use 211 Data to See the Greatest Needs In Our Community   Utah 211 is a statewide health and human services referral system. It’s a simple, one-stop way to connect people […]

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in Salt Lake
Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: Honoring Hispanic Heritage in Salt Lake

Learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and About Local Organizations That Work with the Hispanic/Latinx Community Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15th through October 15th each year. Why does it […]

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34 Companies and nearly 1,000 Volunteers Participate in the 2021 Day of Caring

  If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.   United Way of Salt Lake believes in the power of collective impact: […]

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Read These 11 Books to Celebrate Diversity on Read Across America Day 2022

Celebrate Read Across America Day by Reading Along with Our Local Schools   Learning to read is a lifelong gift. With proven benefits like reducing stress, improving concentration, and expanding […]

Read More
Black History Month Feature
Telling Black History: Seeing the Past with New Eyes

  A Conversation with Historian Ronald Coleman on Reporting Utah’s Black History   Join United Way of Salt Lake as we engage in a series of conversations with some of […]

Read More
Letter to the Editor Hero
Take Action: Write a Letter to the Editor

  Wondering HOW and WHY to write a letter to the editor? United Way of Salt Lake is here to help! If you’re passionate about taking action for an issue […]

Read More
Capitol surrounded by cherry blossoms
Legislative Priorities for 2022

  Learn about the bills and concepts we’ll be advocating for during the 2022 Legislative Session Utah’s 2022 Legislative Session runs from January 18th to March 4th. During this time, […]

Read More
Legislative Preview cover
United Way of Salt Lake hosts the 2022 Legislative Preview

The 2022 Legislative Preview brought together community members, legislators, and subject experts to discuss key issues that will be addressed during the 2022 Legislative Session ​​​​​​ On January 11, United […]

Read More
year in review hero- two staff members smiling in live united shirts
2021 Year in Review

  Highlights from Our Work in 2021   As 2021 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the important roles that partners, donors, and volunteers […]

Read More
Santa talking to a group of kids at Moss Elementary
Season of Service 2021: Serving Utah Students

  Local Organizations, Companies, and Community Members Support Students through 18 Projects during 2021 Season of Service   If the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes during the holidays, ours grew […]

Read More
three young leaders talking
Support Local Causes with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Mobilize your Friends and Family to Support the Causes you Care About with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising   We’re looking for people to gather school supplies for Stuff the Bus. Learn how […]

Read More
Infographic: How Reading Makes a Difference

  Prepare for Read Across America Day with these ‘RAAD’ Facts about Reading in Elementary School   Reading teaches us new things, lets us explore new worlds, and introduces us […]

Read More
FAFSA poster hanging in school
United Way of Salt Lake Helps Out at 20 High School FAFSA Nights

Volunteers, College Admissions Staff, High School Counselors, and Families come together to support students in filling out their financial aid applications during FAFSA Nights.   Filling out the Free Application […]

Read More
Social Media Fundraising Tools
Making the Most of Fundraising on Social Media

Tips for using your personal social media accounts to ask for charitable donations   Fundraising through your personal social media account can be not only financially rewarding for the organization […]

Read More
Impact Mental Health
World Mental Health Day with Impact Mental Health

“Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make […]

Read More
211 Counts Hero - Screen shot of 211 counts
How to Use 211 Counts

Use 211 Data to See the Greatest Needs In Our Community   Utah 211 is a statewide health and human services referral system. It’s a simple, one-stop way to connect people […]

Read More
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in Salt Lake
Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: Honoring Hispanic Heritage in Salt Lake

Learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and About Local Organizations That Work with the Hispanic/Latinx Community Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15th through October 15th each year. Why does it […]

Read More
34 Companies and nearly 1,000 Volunteers Participate in the 2021 Day of Caring

  If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.   United Way of Salt Lake believes in the power of collective impact: […]

Read More

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