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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.

Oquirrh Hills Elementary to Combat Summer Learning Loss
by Stephanie Linton Oquirrh Hills Community School Coordinator At Oquirrh Hills Elementary, summer is about to get a whole lot…
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Celebration of Service 2013 Honorees!
by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director Celebration of Service is United Way of Salt Lake’s annual event to honor outstanding…
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Another BMW Finalist!
by Jim Young Regional Director, Davis County We have another BMW finalist! Darla Lamb a Customer Service Representative for Deseret…
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Preschool, Closing the Achievement Gap, and a Waiting List at Granger Elementary
by Scott McLeod Granger Community School Coordinator Not long ago, on a snowy morning in late March, Granger elementary hosted…
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Advantage Workers Compensation Insurance Company LIVES UNITED
by Alison Cundiff Resource Development Executive A huge thank you to Advantage Workers Compensation Insurance Company for another successful workplace…
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Saturday School Helps Kids in Math and Reading!
by Natalie Fall UWSL Intern In the uphill climb toward closing the achievement gap for at-risk students, meaningful progress is…
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Participate in National Volunteer Week with United Way of Salt Lake!
by Kristen Glendening UWSL Volunteer As a volunteer working with UWSL, I have been provided with several wonderful opportunities to…
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Scheels LIVES UNITED!
by Jeannine Orr Corporate Relations Director When Scheels became part of our community in the fall of 2012, they were…
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My Promise
by Sarah Trescott Website Development Director I have started volunteering at Granger Elementary. Every Monday and Wednesday I spend 30…
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Two BMW Finalists in One Store!
by Drew Martinez Senior Resource Development Executive To my surprise and the good luck of Nordstrom Rack, we have TWO…
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Thank You for Joining Us at the Young Leaders Annual Event!
by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director This past Friday night, United Way of Salt Lake held its 6th Young Leaders…
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UWSL Hosts National Collective Impact Leaders
by Bill Crim Senior VP, Collective Impact and Public Policy United Way of Salt Lake was proud to host Jeff…
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