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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.
Flu Shot Season!
By Jenn Sanchez Community Impact Director Silvia Colins, a single mom to three sons, doesn’t really understand that Oquirrh Hills…
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Fatima's Story: Get Excited About Reading and Writing!
By Chelsea Nelson Communications Director United Way of Salt Lake’s major emphasis is on improving lives and building strong communities…
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A Thank You!
By Bob Dunn Executive Director Boys & Girls Clubs of South Valley Dear Friends at United Way of Salt…
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October Tip: Have a Plan for ALL Your Money, Even Money You Aren't Expecting!
Having a plan seems obvious. We always talk about creating budgets, saving money, and building an emergency fund. These are…
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U.S. Magnesium LIVES UNITED!
by Alison Cundiff Resource Development Executive A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to spend some time out at…
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'Stuff the Bus'–Great Volunteer Work in Action!
by Ashley Hillman Community Collaborations Director On UWSL’s annual Day of Caring on September 8, over 5,000 backpacks were stuffed…
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A Partnership, a Volunteer, and a Job!
By Bill Crim Senior Vice President of Community Impact and Public Policy UWSL’s collective impact partnerships improve lives for thousands…
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October Tip: Saving Regularly is the Key to Financial Success
Whether you’re accumulating an emergency fund or saving for a vacation, a car, or retirement, you’ll be amazed how fast…
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Community Impact Team LIVING UNITED
By Jennifer Sanchez Community Collaborations Director LIVING UNITED isn’t just something that we say at UWSL, employees really try to…
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October Tip: Time to get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping!
The holiday season is just a few months away and planning now for gift giving can help alleviate the post-holiday…
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LIVING UNITED with Savage Services
By Shannon Harmon Resource Development Executive Working at United Way of Salt Lake as a Resource Development Executive means that…
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Affinity Groups Social Event
by Chelsea Nelson Communications Director This past week the Affinity Group Social event was held at the local Tony Caputo’s…
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