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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.

Tyler Garcia…Fighting for Food – and YOU can help!
by Steve Whatcott Community School Director In the last two years, food pantries have opened at both Kearns and Cyprus…
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Welcome to the NEW UW.ORG!
by Blythe Penn Website and Email Marketing Manager In this digital age of tweets, headlines, and news feeds — it’s…
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Leadership Circle Members Help Prepare Students for their Future!
by David May Leadership Giving Director, Leadership Circle Leadership Circle members recently paired up with students at Kearns High School…
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Scheels Sets an Example of Community Involvement in Education!
by Jake Housel Corporate Engagement Advisor Most Utahns recognize Scheels’ beautiful building off the I-15 Freeway. The mention of Scheels…
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Volunteer to Help Young Students Succeed!
By Bri Miller Volunteer Engagement Intern Bright smiles and big personalities can be easily spotted on the playground of South…
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Take Action for Afterschool Programs!
by Sophie Siebach-Glover Community School Director James E Moss Elementary is a diverse elementary school in the South Salt Lake…
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Giving Back Through United Way = Great Professional Development!
Chantel S. Chase Vice President | Division Operations Manager Business Banking Loan Center Zions Bancorporation I never realized how much…
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"I want the students to know, they can do anything!"
by Kylie Christensen Community School Director, Granite Park Junior High Danny Stirland has been principal of Granite Park Junior High…
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The EITC Strengthens Amber’s Financial Future
By Tim Coray UWSL Content Marketing Manager Amber is a single mother who works setting up and taking down events…
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It’s That Time Again…Help Us Stuff the Bus for 10,000 Students!
by Stephanie Rokich Volunteer Engagement Manager Although the weather is drizzly, summer will be here before we know it. With…
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21st CCLC programs
by Sophie Siebach-Glover Community School Director James E Moss Elementary is a diverse elementary school in the South Salt Lake…
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Kearns High Celebrates 50 Years – YOU Can Help!
By DeLayna Wilhelmsen Volunteer Engagement Intern The excitement in the halls of Kearns High School isn’t just about the school’s…
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