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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.

"Bill" visits UWSL Board
The new mascot for the Believe in Your Future Campaign made his first appearance at the United Way Board meeting….
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More than counting beans!
By: Kevin Grimmett Chief Financial Officer Nine years ago, when I took the position of Chief Financial Officer at United…
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Share your story- How do you LIVE UNITED?
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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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