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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.

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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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…
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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…
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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…
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