United Way of Salt Lake Community Voices

The new mascot for the Believe in Your Future Campaign made his first appearance at the United Way Board meeting. The mascot’s name, very appropriately, is Bill. Bill will be […]

By: Kevin Grimmett Chief Financial Officer Nine years ago, when I took the position of Chief Financial Officer at United Way of Salt Lake, our CEO gave me the charge […]

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By: Jerilyn Stowe Marketing and Communications Director United Way has changed. Why? Because our communities have changed, problems are more complex, and our donors have changed. It’s a different world […]

This week marks the middle of the 2011 General Session and the budget continues to be one of the biggest debates. Next week is United Way’s 5th Annual Day on the Hill. Make sure to […]

TIP: Take advantage of free tax preparation! This tip is too good to hold on to any longer! The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help […]

By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director One line item in Utah’s education budget is the K-3 Reading Improvement Program. The State invests around $15 million which is matched by $15 […]

By: Iuliana Petrescu Financial Services Manager I would like to extend my deepest thanks to all of you who over time have generously opened your hearts and have worked with […]

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By: April Harrison Women’s Philanthropic Network Director Immigrant and Refugee Integration: Medical Costs are a Concern for Refugee Families. I recently was on a tour with a few WPN members […]

By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director In 2007 the Legislature authorized a four-year Optional Extended-Day Kindergarten (OEK) pilot program that sunsets in 2011. Only schools with the highest percentage of students […]

By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director Last week Executive Appropriations approved recommendations from each of the Sub-Appropriations Committees. The base budget, which is just the beginning of the debate around the budget, […]

TIP: Got kids? Don’t miss out on tax credits for households with children! Child Tax Credit With the Child Tax Credit, you can save up to $1,000 for each child […]

By: Jim Young Regional Director, Davis and Tooele County Davis County is rich with community minded companies both large and small that partner with United Way of Salt Lake and […]

By: Jim Young Regional Director, Davis and Tooele County Holly Refinery is located in Woods Cross and is one of five refineries located in Utah. They supply approximately 15% – […]