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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.

Diamond Donor Spotlight – JoLynn Hinerman LIVES UNITED!
by Zenia Frendt Resource Development Executive Thirty years ago, while working with Associated Foods, JoLynn Hinerman’s husband was participating in…
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Salt Lake County Joins United Way of Salt Lake, Goldman Sachs, and J.B. Prtizker to Expand Preschool!
by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director On July 16, an exciting announcement was made. Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams…
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UWSL Partners are LIVING UNITED!
by Alison Cundiff Resource Development Executive Every year, hundreds of workplaces around Salt Lake, Davis, Summit, and Tooele counties run…
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O.C. Tanner – A Truly Inspiring Company
by Tim Harrison Resource Development Executive This month, O.C. Tanner Company wrapped up another fantastic campaign with United Way of…
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A Special Thanks to our Young Leaders’ Committee Chairs
by Drew Martinez Leadership Giving Director Caring and committed individuals are essential to to making long-term changes in our neighborhoods…
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24 Hour Fitness Kicks Off Registration for 5K!
by Zenia Frendt Resource Development Executive In conjunction with kicking off its first ever United Way of Salt Lake workplace…
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Cradle to Career Pipeline at Cottonwood High School!
by Nate Salazar Community School Coordinator, Cottonwood High School After many conversations and hiring a Community School Coordinator, Cottonwood High…
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Tocqueville Society Enjoys an Afternoon of Soccer!
by Shannon Harmon Leadership Giving Director This past Saturday, Tocqueville Society member and Real Salt Lake Owner, Dell Loy Hansen,…
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Help Support Immigration Reform
by Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director Last month, United Way of Salt Lake’s Board of Directors sent a letter to…
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Carol Sweet LIVES UNITED!
by Zenia Frendt Resource Development Executive The Sweet Candy Company has generously been donating to United Way of Salt Lake…
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Summer of Service is in Full Swing! Get Involved!
by Whitney Negrete UWSL Marketing Intern In June, United Way of Salt Lake kicked off 2013 Summer of Service with…
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John Milliken Testifies in Support of Collective Impact and Community Schools
By Elizabeth GarbePublic Policy Director Last week the legislature’s Education Task Force met and heard testimony from a variety of…
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