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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.

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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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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