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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.

Policy Matters – The 2013 Session Has Begun!
by Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director Welcome to the 2013 General Session edition of Policy Matters. Public policy advocacy is…
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Making a Difference at Five Parks!
by Brandi Sweet Prosperity Center Coordinator, Five Parks Community Action Center This is the story of one family served by…
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It's That Time of Year Again! Tax Time!
by Nicholina Womack Volunteer Center Coordinator According to Benjamin Franklin, nothing is certain but “death and taxes.” And while this…
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Tesoro LIVES UNITED!
by Cristi Wetterberg Young Leaders/Leadership Circle Tesoro and their employees have always been great supporters of United Way of Salt…
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Thank You for Joining Us at the Legislative Preview Breakfast!
by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director Today, United Way of Salt Lake, along with United Way of Northern Utah and…
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Granger Community Learning Center Outdoes Itself in Canned Food Drive!
by Scott McLeod Granger Community Learning Center Coordinator In December, Granger Elementary decided to host a canned-food drive for the…
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Making Data Foundational!
by Danya Pastuszek Continuous Improvement Director If you walk down the hallways at Guadalupe Charter School in Salt Lake City,…
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BMW Finalist
by Drew Martinez Senior Resource Development Executive Congratulations to Matt Scott from Comcast who was chosen as our 4th finalist…
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Lunch with a Leader with Kevin Salmon
by Erica Marken United Way of Salt Lake Young Leader The Young Leaders are an inspiring group of young community…
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BMW Finalist
by Cristi Wetterberg Young Leaders/Leadership Circle Congratulations to Willie Jones – he has become our 3rd BMW finalist!! Willie is…
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Small Acts of Kindness – Thank You Target!
by Linda Turkington Collective Impact Associate During the holiday season, the pressures can really cause stress for everyone. Shopping for…
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Thank you, Alpine Securities!
by Lindsey Edwards Community Learning Center Coordinator Woodrow Wilson Elementary “It was fun, it was awesome. It was, like the…
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