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Empowering Adults at the English Skills Learning Center!

by Rachel Blackmer English Skills Learning Center Guest Blogger The English Skills Learning Center (ESLC) had a class graduation for employees of the University of Utah who participated in a […]

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Our Partnership is So Important – A Letter to United Way of Salt Lake

by Bob Dunn Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Valley Last Friday I attended leadership training at Westminster College where a professor from Ohio State University made a […]

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Congrats to LeAnn from Nordstrom Rack – BMW Finalist!

by Drew Martinez Senior Resource Development Executive Congratulations to LeAnn Longuevan from Nordstrom Rack! LeAnn is a finalist for a one-year lease on a BMW 3 Series courtesy of BMW […]

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The Young Leaders Annual Event is Coming Up!

by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director One of our favorite events of the year is just around the corner! Join United Way of Salt Lake Young Leaders for a fantastic […]

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Wells Fargo Provides the Basics for Students at Woodrow Wilson!

by Drew Martinez Senior Resource Development Executive As part of a Wells Fargo conference, UWSL board member, Dave Golden, organized a service opportunity where he and his employees assembled 770 […]

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Workers Compensation Fund LIVES UNITED!

By Alison Cundiff Resource Development Executive A huge thanks to Workers Compensation Fund for an outstanding employee giving campaign! For the past decade, WCF has run an annual employee giving […]

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Policy Matters: End of Session Wrap Up!

by Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director The 2013 Session ended Thursday at midnight and there were a number of great wins for children, families, and our communities. Thanks to everyone […]

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Caradigm LIVES UNITED!

by Tim Harrison Resource Development Executive This month, Caradigm employees wrapped up a nationwide campaign to help local United Ways. The Utah office of Caradigm, located in Murray, ran a […]

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A Full Cradle-to-Career Pipeline in South Salt Lake!

by Ashley Hillman and Andrea Cox Community Collaborations Directors   Building comprehensive support from cradle-to-career is something that takes time, passion, and commitment. Prior to February 2013, Promise South Salt […]

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Young Leaders and Volunteers are Appreciated at PAL!

by Heather MacDonald Volunteer and Community Engagement Director On Thursday, February 21st Young Leaders and new volunteers were treated to a special day! The youth at PAL Boxing Center came […]

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A Window In – SEP's at Granger Elementary School

by Scott McLeod Granger Community Learning Center Coordinator United Way of Salt Lake is committed to large-scale change in the communities where we work. We show this commitment by acting […]

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Policy Matters – Only Four Days Left!

by Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director     Last Tuesday was a sad day for at-risk children in Utah. SB71, Results-based Financing for Early Childhood Education, sponsored by Senator Osmond, […]

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A Poem from jcpenny – Inspired by Dr. Seuss and Oquirrh Hills Elementary!

by Joel F.M. Marler Accounting Manager, jcpenny The morning was filled with fun and glory. Team Members each there for a story. There were many small smiling faces Transported to […]

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Oquirrh Hills Clothing Swap a Success!

by Stephanie Linton Oquirrh Hills Community Learning Center Coordinator Oquirrh Hills Elementary recently held a clothing swap during SEP conferences with parents. Due to the generous donations of community members, […]

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Dr. Seuss Reading Day at Woodrow Wilson Elementary!

by Natalie Fall UWSL Events Intern “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”― Dr. Seuss Last week was National […]

Read More
Empowering Adults at the English Skills Learning Center!

by Rachel Blackmer English Skills Learning Center Guest Blogger The English Skills Learning Center (ESLC) had a class graduation for employees of the University of Utah who participated in a […]

Read More
Our Partnership is So Important – A Letter to United Way of Salt Lake

by Bob Dunn Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Valley Last Friday I attended leadership training at Westminster College where a professor from Ohio State University made a […]

Read More
Congrats to LeAnn from Nordstrom Rack – BMW Finalist!

by Drew Martinez Senior Resource Development Executive Congratulations to LeAnn Longuevan from Nordstrom Rack! LeAnn is a finalist for a one-year lease on a BMW 3 Series courtesy of BMW […]

Read More
The Young Leaders Annual Event is Coming Up!

by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director One of our favorite events of the year is just around the corner! Join United Way of Salt Lake Young Leaders for a fantastic […]

Read More
Wells Fargo Provides the Basics for Students at Woodrow Wilson!

by Drew Martinez Senior Resource Development Executive As part of a Wells Fargo conference, UWSL board member, Dave Golden, organized a service opportunity where he and his employees assembled 770 […]

Read More
Workers Compensation Fund LIVES UNITED!

By Alison Cundiff Resource Development Executive A huge thanks to Workers Compensation Fund for an outstanding employee giving campaign! For the past decade, WCF has run an annual employee giving […]

Read More
Policy Matters: End of Session Wrap Up!

by Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director The 2013 Session ended Thursday at midnight and there were a number of great wins for children, families, and our communities. Thanks to everyone […]

Read More
Caradigm LIVES UNITED!

by Tim Harrison Resource Development Executive This month, Caradigm employees wrapped up a nationwide campaign to help local United Ways. The Utah office of Caradigm, located in Murray, ran a […]

Read More
A Full Cradle-to-Career Pipeline in South Salt Lake!

by Ashley Hillman and Andrea Cox Community Collaborations Directors   Building comprehensive support from cradle-to-career is something that takes time, passion, and commitment. Prior to February 2013, Promise South Salt […]

Read More
Young Leaders and Volunteers are Appreciated at PAL!

by Heather MacDonald Volunteer and Community Engagement Director On Thursday, February 21st Young Leaders and new volunteers were treated to a special day! The youth at PAL Boxing Center came […]

Read More
A Window In – SEP's at Granger Elementary School

by Scott McLeod Granger Community Learning Center Coordinator United Way of Salt Lake is committed to large-scale change in the communities where we work. We show this commitment by acting […]

Read More
Policy Matters – Only Four Days Left!

by Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director     Last Tuesday was a sad day for at-risk children in Utah. SB71, Results-based Financing for Early Childhood Education, sponsored by Senator Osmond, […]

Read More
A Poem from jcpenny – Inspired by Dr. Seuss and Oquirrh Hills Elementary!

by Joel F.M. Marler Accounting Manager, jcpenny The morning was filled with fun and glory. Team Members each there for a story. There were many small smiling faces Transported to […]

Read More
Oquirrh Hills Clothing Swap a Success!

by Stephanie Linton Oquirrh Hills Community Learning Center Coordinator Oquirrh Hills Elementary recently held a clothing swap during SEP conferences with parents. Due to the generous donations of community members, […]

Read More
Dr. Seuss Reading Day at Woodrow Wilson Elementary!

by Natalie Fall UWSL Events Intern “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”― Dr. Seuss Last week was National […]

Read More

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