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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 Inspires Kids at Central Park and Granite Park Junior High
by Drew Martinez Leadership Giving Director Leadership Circle members had a unique opportunity to talk to kids at Central Park…
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Women for Educational Achievement!
by Jennifer Smith EVP & Director of Corporate Bank Operations Zions Bancorporation Chair, Women’s Leadership Council Angie Ruiz recently completed…
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It Was a Wonderful Power of Your Purse, 2013!!
by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director Last week United Way of Salt Lake held the Women’s Leadership Council’s annual signature…
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Turn your "Day of Caring" into a Year of Service!
by Heather MacDonald Volunteer and Community Engagement Director For many volunteers, participating in United Way of Salt Lake’s Day of…
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Thank You For Joining Us at the J.B. Pritzker Event!
by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director Yesterday, community leaders and philanthropists were able to gather at the beautiful Zions Bank…
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Lunch with Fellow Young Leader, Mayor Ben McAdams
by Drew Martinez Leadership Giving Director Earlier this month, Young Leaders had a very unique opportunity to sit down with…
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Increasing Parent Engagement at Lincoln Elementary Through SEPs
Amanda Matthews Lincoln Elementary Community School Coordinator When parents are involved in their child’s education, that child is more likely…
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UWSL Welcomes United Way Executives from Across the Country to Its Center of Excellence
by Deborah Bayle President and CEO For the second time in the past year, United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL)…
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Why Attend Power of Your Purse?
by Maggie Beasley Marketing Administrative Assistant If you are like me, you may be hearing about the Women’s Leadership Council…
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ATK LIVES UNITED!
by Zenia Frendt Resource Development Executive Alliant Techsystems Aerospace (ATK) ran a fabulous campaign this year. Although ATK has about…
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Kearns Junior High Turns the LIGHTS ON for Afterschool Programming
by Stephanie Rokich Community Collaborations Director Recently, Kearns Junior High celebrated the 5th Annual Lights On Afterschool event. This national…
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Children’s Aid Society (CAS) Visits UWSL Community Schools
by Andrea Cox Community Collaborations Director, South Salt Lake This month, Abe Fernandez and Lukas Weinstein, from the Children’s Aid…
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