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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.

Help Give a Thanksgiving Dinner!
by Anna Fonnesbeck 2-1-1 Database and Informaiton Specialist For most American families, Thanksgiving is a time for gathering around a…
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Thank You, CLC Coordinators!
by Lynn Rilling Community Collaborations Director I have the great honor of working with three tremendously talented and dedicated Community…
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Let's UNITE for the Holidays to Make a Difference
by Chelsea McManus Guest Blogger Student at Salt Lake Community College It’s about that time of the year when we…
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New York City Visit – Part II
by Agnes Chiao Senior Director of Neighborhood Initiatives and Innovation We were honored to have a wonderful group of people…
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Veteran's Day–Making it Meaningful
by Emilie Davis Volunteer Coordinator HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY! Friday November 11th is Veteran’s Day. This is a great opportunity for…
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Lessons Learned In and Out of the “Classroom”
by Ashley Hillman Community Collaborations Director I recently had the opportunity to attend the Children’s Aid Society Fundamentals Conference in…
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November Tip: Review Your Insurance Coverages
Insurance coverage is necessary but can be costly and another item in your budget that you wish you could cut….
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Combining Resources for Community Learning Centers
By Lynn Rilling Community Collaborations Director This week the Children’s Aid Society in NYC is holding a conference about Community…
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Living UNITED, Spooky Style!
By Cristi Wetterberg Senior Resource Development Executive I don’t know if it’s having the chance to play dress-up or all…
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Celebrating Utah Philanthropy Day
by Deborah Bayle President and CEO Utah Philanthropy Day was held on Wednesday, November 2. It is a special day…
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Collective Impact and Shared Accountability for Our Schools
By Elizabeth Garbe Community Impact Director of Public Policy Last Wednesday morning Mona Burton, UWSL’s Board Chair, Bill Crim (UWSL’s Senior…
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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
by Emilie Davis Volunteer Coordinator This is my first year being part of the United Way of Salt Lake’s Season…
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