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Preschool Changes the Odds – Angie's Story

This post first appeared in 2013 when Angie was a sixth grader. See story below and find out how Angie is doing today (February, 2016). Angie is a sixth grader […]

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Holiday Party at Guadalupe Offers More than Just Holiday Cheer!

by Brandon Elwood Guadalupe Community School Coordinator The holidays are a time for gathering and spending time with those you hold most dear. Guadalupe School is often referred to as […]

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ATK’s, Grant Ross and Mark Clingman, are BMW Finalists #2 and #3!!

by Zenia Frendt Community Investment Advisor Congratulations to Grant Ross and Mark Clingman, our second and third finalists for the giveaway of a FREE year’s lease on a 2014 BMW […]

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Making Sure People Get the Care They Need!

by Caroline Moreno Community Collaborations Director “Who do you think of when you consider access to health insurance in general, and health care overall?” Picturing these faces is what motivates […]

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Christmas Comes Early at Lincoln and Roosevelt!

by Craig Foster South Salt Lake Volunteer Coordinator Christmas came early to students at two of our community schools last week, thanks to Vivint Sub for Santa. Last Thursday 50 […]

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Teaching Empowering Parents at English Skills Learning Center

by Beth Garstka English Skills Learning Center Teaching Empowering Parents in the elementary schools has been one of my favorite parts of working with ESLC. In one of the beginner/intermediate […]

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Tesoro LIVES UNITED!

by Zenia Frendt Community Investment Advisor Tesoro recently wrapped up a fabulous giving campaign! Tesoro was diligent in following all of UWSL’s best practices, proving themselves a terrific example of […]

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Literacy Night at Kearns Jr. High School

by Carolyn Giffin Parent Center Coordinator, Kearns Jr. High On November 13, the Kearns Jr. High School gymnasium was alive with the sound of laughing, cheering, and lots of chatter […]

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Strengthening Relationships and Aligning Resources!

by Lindsey Edwards Woodrow Wilson Community School Coordinator Woodrow Wilson Elementary teachers and Hser Ner Moo staff are working together to improve student outcomes! It is fair to say that […]

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PwC LIVES UNITED with Science Projects at Guadalupe!

by Alison Cundiff Community Investment Advisor A few weeks ago, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) employees had the opportunity to participate in Science Wednesdays at Guadalupe Schools. It was really inspiring to see […]

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Meet Katheryn, a Student at Cottonwood High Community School!

by Maggie Beasley Marketing Administrative Assistant We have many exceptional girls that attend our community schools who are doing incredible things to support the community and are establishing wonderful lives […]

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Rockwell Collins’ LIVES UNITED with a Beamer Bar-B-Que!

by Mike Watts Community Investment Advisor It was Halloween afternoon, and Rockwell Collins wanted to do something to celebrate! In addition to its annual giving campaign, Rockwell Collins decided to […]

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Questar: The Best of the Best

by Tim Harrison Community Investment Advisor The end of October marks one of my favorite holidays, but this year it also marked the end of Questar Corporation’s epic campaign. Because […]

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Utah Metal Works LIVES UNITED!

by Mike Watts Community Investment Advisor The metal recycling business is not a clean or pretty business; it sometime involves dealing with stolen materials and shifty characters. But one local, […]

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Turn Your Season of Giving into a Year of Service!

by Amy Worthington Volunteer Events and Training Coordinator When many of us think about the holidays our thoughts immediately turn to the hustle and bustle of shopping, holiday parties, and […]

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Preschool Changes the Odds – Angie's Story

This post first appeared in 2013 when Angie was a sixth grader. See story below and find out how Angie is doing today (February, 2016). Angie is a sixth grader […]

Read More
Holiday Party at Guadalupe Offers More than Just Holiday Cheer!

by Brandon Elwood Guadalupe Community School Coordinator The holidays are a time for gathering and spending time with those you hold most dear. Guadalupe School is often referred to as […]

Read More
ATK’s, Grant Ross and Mark Clingman, are BMW Finalists #2 and #3!!

by Zenia Frendt Community Investment Advisor Congratulations to Grant Ross and Mark Clingman, our second and third finalists for the giveaway of a FREE year’s lease on a 2014 BMW […]

Read More
Making Sure People Get the Care They Need!

by Caroline Moreno Community Collaborations Director “Who do you think of when you consider access to health insurance in general, and health care overall?” Picturing these faces is what motivates […]

Read More
Christmas Comes Early at Lincoln and Roosevelt!

by Craig Foster South Salt Lake Volunteer Coordinator Christmas came early to students at two of our community schools last week, thanks to Vivint Sub for Santa. Last Thursday 50 […]

Read More
Teaching Empowering Parents at English Skills Learning Center

by Beth Garstka English Skills Learning Center Teaching Empowering Parents in the elementary schools has been one of my favorite parts of working with ESLC. In one of the beginner/intermediate […]

Read More
Tesoro LIVES UNITED!

by Zenia Frendt Community Investment Advisor Tesoro recently wrapped up a fabulous giving campaign! Tesoro was diligent in following all of UWSL’s best practices, proving themselves a terrific example of […]

Read More
Literacy Night at Kearns Jr. High School

by Carolyn Giffin Parent Center Coordinator, Kearns Jr. High On November 13, the Kearns Jr. High School gymnasium was alive with the sound of laughing, cheering, and lots of chatter […]

Read More
Strengthening Relationships and Aligning Resources!

by Lindsey Edwards Woodrow Wilson Community School Coordinator Woodrow Wilson Elementary teachers and Hser Ner Moo staff are working together to improve student outcomes! It is fair to say that […]

Read More
PwC LIVES UNITED with Science Projects at Guadalupe!

by Alison Cundiff Community Investment Advisor A few weeks ago, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) employees had the opportunity to participate in Science Wednesdays at Guadalupe Schools. It was really inspiring to see […]

Read More
Meet Katheryn, a Student at Cottonwood High Community School!

by Maggie Beasley Marketing Administrative Assistant We have many exceptional girls that attend our community schools who are doing incredible things to support the community and are establishing wonderful lives […]

Read More
Rockwell Collins’ LIVES UNITED with a Beamer Bar-B-Que!

by Mike Watts Community Investment Advisor It was Halloween afternoon, and Rockwell Collins wanted to do something to celebrate! In addition to its annual giving campaign, Rockwell Collins decided to […]

Read More
Questar: The Best of the Best

by Tim Harrison Community Investment Advisor The end of October marks one of my favorite holidays, but this year it also marked the end of Questar Corporation’s epic campaign. Because […]

Read More
Utah Metal Works LIVES UNITED!

by Mike Watts Community Investment Advisor The metal recycling business is not a clean or pretty business; it sometime involves dealing with stolen materials and shifty characters. But one local, […]

Read More
Turn Your Season of Giving into a Year of Service!

by Amy Worthington Volunteer Events and Training Coordinator When many of us think about the holidays our thoughts immediately turn to the hustle and bustle of shopping, holiday parties, and […]

Read More

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