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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.

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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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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