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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.

Policy Matters: Vote in School Board Elections!
School boards play an integral role in our children’s educational experience. They are responsible for making critical decisions that affect…
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WPN Members Give Back on Day of Caring!
Gayle Schwab WPN Member, Guest Blogger I enjoy participating in United Way of Salt Lake’s Day of Caring annually! I…
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Park City Back to School Night
By Isabel Rojas Community Collaborations Director Park City Elementary Schools, in partnership with Promise Park City, hosted a Latino Back…
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Friday Tip – Take Free Money and Save It, Part 2
Participate in the Utah Individual Development Account program. You attend financial education classes and set a savings goal (home, education,…
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Skyline Women’s Soccer Helps at Hser Ner Moo!
by Ann Spencer Guest Blogger The Skyline Women’s Soccer team visited, for the third year, the Hser Ner Moo Welcome…
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Day of Caring: Helping kids see the importance of education
By Cathy Angstman Vice President of Wells Fargo, and WPN Member I have participated in Day of Caring many times…
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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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