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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.

Who is United Way today?
By: Jerilyn Stowe Marketing and Communications Director United Way has changed. Why? Because our communities have changed, problems are more…
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Policy Matters Mid-Session Update
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…
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Tuesday Tip
TIP: Take advantage of free tax preparation! This tip is too good to hold on to any longer! The IRS…
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Action Alert: K-3 Reading Improvement Program Funding & Optional Extended-Day Kindergarten
By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director One line item in Utah’s education budget is the K-3 Reading Improvement Program. The…
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From 30 hearts…
By: Iuliana Petrescu Financial Services Manager I would like to extend my deepest thanks to all of you who over…
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Words to live by- how to LIVE UNITED
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Immigrant and Refuge Integration
By: April Harrison Women’s Philanthropic Network Director Immigrant and Refugee Integration: Medical Costs are a Concern for Refugee Families. I…
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Action Alert: Optional Extended-Day Kindergarten
By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director In 2007 the Legislature authorized a four-year Optional Extended-Day Kindergarten (OEK) pilot program that…
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Policy Matters Update
By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director Last week Executive Appropriations approved recommendations from each of the Sub-Appropriations Committees. The base budget, which…
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Tuesday Tip- Got Kids?
TIP: Got kids? Don’t miss out on tax credits for households with children! Child Tax Credit With the Child Tax…
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First National Bank LIVES UNITED
By: Jim Young Regional Director, Davis and Tooele County Davis County is rich with community minded companies both large and…
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Holly Refinery LIVES UNITED
By: Jim Young Regional Director, Davis and Tooele County Holly Refinery is located in Woods Cross and is one of…
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