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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.

Workers Compensation Fund Volunteers at Woodrow Wilson!
by Greg Summerhays Director of PR, Workers Compensation Fund UWSL Young Leaders, Chair Instead of paying claims, issuing policies, and…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints LIVES UNITED!
by Alison Cundiff Community Investment Advisor We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to the Church of Jesus…
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Thank you for GIVING BACK this Holiday Season!
by Amy Worthington Volunteer Events and Training Coordinator The 2013 holiday season was truly a season of giving! United Way…
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Leadership Circle & Young Leaders Celebrate the Season with Kids in our Community!
by Drew Martinez Leadership Giving Director In December, United Way of Salt Lake’s Leadership Circle and Young Leaders helped make…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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