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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.
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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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…
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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…
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Policy Matters: SB56 Passes and SB71 Defeated, 11-18 Vote
by Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director SB56, Utah 2-1-1 Information and Referral Network, successfully passed the House, was signed by…
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Women's Leadership Council LIVES UNITED at Cottonwood High School!
by Andrea Cox Community Collaborations Director Over the course of 3 days in February, members of the Women’s Leadership Council…
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Donor Networks Feeling the LOVE!
by Drew Martinez Senior Resource Development Executive Our gas is on empty, our feet are worn out, and that delicious…
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Policy Matters – Four Down, Three to Go!
by Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director WE NEED YOUR VOICE! SB71, Senator Osmond’s Results-based Financing for Early Childhood Education, is…
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Oh, the Places They’ll Go
by Tim Harrison Resource Development Executive Last week I had the pleasure of volunteering with a couple of fellow Young…
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