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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.

Stuff The Bus Wrap Up!
By Christiana Tawzer Brown Volunteer Coordinator VISTA I have long heard of United Way of Salt Lake, but as a…
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Day of Caring: A rewarding experience
Guest Blogger Melanie Ledingham Young Leader Along with other members of United Way of Salt Lake Young Leaders, I had…
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My First Day of Caring!
by Heather MacDonald Volunteer and Community Engagement Director This year was my very first Day of Caring and I had…
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Friday Tip – Take Free Money and Save It, Part 1
Low and moderate-income taxpayers qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. This refundable credit often pays more than $1,000 (sometimes…
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South Salt Lake Named One of the 100 Best Communities for Young People to Live, Learn, and Grow!
By Kari Cutler Social Marketing Consultants National Competition Recognizes Communities that Prioritize Youth Education and Well-Being South Salt Lake was…
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Summer of Service 2012 Wrap Up!
by Heather MacDonald Volunteer and Community Engagement Director Thank you to all the volunteers who LIVED UNITED and participated in…
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Diamond Donors – Of All Ages!
by Cristi Wetterberg Senior Resource Development Executive Every year at our Diamond Donor recognition event, we have a lot of…
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Healthy Kids Fun Run!
by Chelsea Nelson Interactive Communications Director On Saturday, United Way of Salt Lake partnered with the City of South Salt…
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Friday Tip – Build an Emergency Fund
It’s a general rule of thumb that you should set aside money in case of an emergency. It’s up to…
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Free Lunch: Throwing punches helps kids shine in and out of the boxing ring
by Ashley Hillman Community Collaborations Director United Way of Salt Lake is partnering with the City of South Salt Lake,…
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CenturyLink LIVES UNITED
by Alison Cundiff Resource Development Executive A huge thanks to CenturyLink for a successful workplace campaign and for having fun…
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Back-to-School Night/Lights on Afterschool Celebration at Woodrow Wilson Elementary
by Lindsey Edwards Woodrow Wilson Community Learning Center Coordinator The Back-to-School Night/Lights On! Celebration at Woodrow Wilson Elementary was a…
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