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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.

Leadership Circle Volunteers at Roosevelt Elementary!
by Lisa Jensen Workers Compensation Fund Leadership Circle Member Two friends and I volunteered at Roosevelt Elementary School last Thursday…
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More Preschool Stories: Support HB96!!
by Chelsea Nelson Digital Marketing Director We invite you to check out these wonderful personal stories from members of our…
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Full Circle: Three Reasons Why I Invest in United Way of Salt Lake!
by Maryam Pedraza, CHG Healthcare Services Women’s Leadership Council Member Young Leaders Member I am always lecturing my friends about…
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Preschool Stories: Support HB96!
by Chelsea Nelson Digital Marketing Director As we have been working on HB96, the Utah School Readiness Initiative, we have…
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Policy Matters: Legislative Session 2014 Updates!
by Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director Bill Updates Last week, HB96 successfully passed the House with a majority voting YES….
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Some Love for our Leadership and Donor Network Members!
by Drew Martniez Leadership Giving Director Every year United Way of Salt Lake shares some love with our leadership and…
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Kearns Junior High Students and Families Get Brainy at Math n’ Science Night!
by Carolyn Giffin Kearns Jr. High Kearns Junior High families enjoyed a wonderful evening of food, fun, and lots of…
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Increasing Parent Engagement in South Salt Lake!
by Chris Ellis Community Collaborations Director Increasing parent engagement is a key contributor to academic success for all students, and…
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Who Ya Gonna' Call? United Way 2-1-1!
by Ken Kraudy 2-1-1 Outreach and Disaster Coordinator Happy National 2-1-1 Day! When individuals and families are in crisis mode…
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UWSL Named One of Utah Business Magazine's Best Companies to Work For!
by Stacey Earle Operations Director On December 12, 2013, United Way of Salt Lake was awarded one of Utah Business…
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My Grandson's Preschool Experience: Why HB96 is SO Important!
by Cathy Angstman Wells Fargo Bank Women’s Leadership Council Vice Chair I have a 4 year old grandson who is…
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Tocqueville Society Visits Cottonwood High School!
by Shannon Harmon Leadership Giving Director Just before the holidays, Tocqueville Society members and prospects had a unique opportunity to…
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