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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.

UWSL and StriveTogether receive national recognition for continuous improvement work
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager for United Way of Salt Lake In 2018, United Way of Salt Lake received national…
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Woodrow Wilson Elementary students receive new shoes for Christmas, thanks to UWSL corporate partners
By Kelly Schmidt, Content Manager at United Way of Salt Lake Folding tables cloaked in Christmas-colored paper lined the front…
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Five ways you can make an impact this holiday season
The holidays are here, and many families in our partner schools and communities need extra help this time of year….
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Give thanks, then give back this #GivingTuesday
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager at United Way of Salt Lake The holiday season is nearly upon us, and with…
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How parents can gauge their child’s development
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager for United Way of Salt Lake Children start learning long before their first day of…
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Elementary STEM Endorsement helps teachers prep students for the future
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager at United Way of Salt Lake At the start of school every year, Grace Morrell…
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Children’s career fair inspires Lincoln Elementary students to “dream big”
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager for United Way of Salt Lake There is a big misconception about when kids actually…
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Community Schools: Where All Students Can Learn and Thrive
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager at United Way of Salt Lake Every student gets a bout of jitters on the…
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Nour fled Syria in hopes of a better future. Her mentor showed her that future was possible.
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager at United Way of Salt Lake Nour was barely a teenager when an unexpected knock…
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New summer program gives South Kearns students chance to explore STEM
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager at United Way of Salt Lake Linda sat alone at a desk in the front…
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Day of Action gives school custodial staff support to start school year right
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager at United Way of Salt Lake When the final bell tolls on the last day…
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UWSL announces its 2018 Changemakers
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager at United Way of Salt Lake United Way of Salt Lake announced its United for…
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