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Community Voices
Read stories about the impact of United Way of Salt Lake’s work to improve basic needs and education outcomes in our community.

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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