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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.

Thank You for Joining Us at the 2014 Legislative Preview Breakfast!
by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director Yesterday, United Way of Salt Lake, along with United Way of Northern Utah and…
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Increasing Test Scores at Granite Park Jr. High!
by Carmela Castaneda Granite Park Jr. Community School Coordinator Students, faculty, and staff agree that the diversity among the student…
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Zions Bank Makes Beautiful Art with Kids at Guadalupe!
by Amy Worthington Volunteer Events and Training Coordinator During the month of December, 31 volunteers from the Zions Bank HR…
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HollyFrontier Corporation Wraps Up a Great Campaign!
by Tim Harrison Community Investment Advisor Last month, HollyFrontier employees wrapped up a workplace giving campaign to help United Way…
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CHG Healthcare Volunteers at Granger Elementary!
by Amy Worthington Volunteer Events and Training Coordinator Friday, the 13th of December, was a lucky day for the students…
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Target's Share-a-Tree Program Brightens the Holidays!
by Mike Watts Community Investment Advisor For the past 23 years, Target stores have celebrated the holiday season by donating…
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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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