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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.

A Utah Food Empire Grown From Beans
By Jennifer W. Sanchez Community Collaborations Director Jorge Fierro dropped out of college in Mexico to head to el norte…
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The Value of a Center Coordinator
By: Ashley Hillman Community Impact Director The past month, I have had the privilege to participate in Community Learning Center…
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Recipe for Summer Health and Savings
By: Lynn Riling Community Collaborations Director One of the things I like best about summer is the wonderful fresh produce…
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Tuesday Tip: Cut Spending Painlessly
Saving money can often be challenging and finding ways to cut spending is difficult when money is tight. Check out…
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Tuesday Tip: Don't Lose Control of Your Money in College
TIP: Don’t lose control of your money in college. Are you starting college, sending a child to college, or returning…
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Advocacy: Use Your Voice
By: Elizabeth Garbe Community Impact Director of Public Policy On Wednesday I made my monthly trip to the Capitol to…
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Happy Pioneer Weekend!
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Passing Along a Passion for Volunteerism
By: Cristi Wetterberg Resource Development Executive This summer my 15 year old son wanted to participate in United Way of…
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Tuesday Tip: Pay Down Debt Faster
TIP: Pay down your debt faster with power payments! Trying to pay down a significant amount of debt can be…
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Deseret News Marathon Race Series: Volunteers Needed
This year, United Way of Salt Lake is the official charity of the Deseret News Marathon Race Series held on…
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UWSL Internal Campaign
By: Andy Livingston Systems Administrator Hey everyone, it’s Andy. I’m the Systems Administrator here at United Way of Salt Lake,…
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Closing Out The Fiscal Year with Change, Collective Impact, and Community Collaboration
By: Jason Castor Senior Vice President of Resource Development As I reflect back on our 2010/2011 fiscal year that concluded…
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