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Stay up to date on United Way of Salt Lake – from our recent blog posts and features in the media to press releases, publications and reports we release, and catch up with our subject matter experts in action.

For media inquiries, contact:
Jamie Kaneko, VP of Communications
jamie.kaneko@uw.org or (801) 577-2497

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Blog

Read bright spots and impact stories about the work we support to strengthen communities.

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Press Releases

Read United Way of Salt Lake’s latest announcements and milestones.

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Publications

Dive into our latest publications and reports that demonstrate impact in our communities.

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In the News

Read recent articles and new stories written about or featuring United Way of Salt Lake.

United Way of Salt Lake hosts 16th Stuff the Bus campaign, helping thousands of students

KUTV highlighted United Way of Salt Lake’s 2026 Stuff the Bus Campaign.

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United Way packs thousands of backpacks as back-to-school need reaches record high

KSL News highlighted United Way of Salt Lake’s 2026 Stuff the Bus campaign.

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211 Utah Supports Displaced Residents of Midvale Apartment Fire

View coverage from multiple media outlets about 211 Utah’s emergency activation in response to the Midvale apartment fire.

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Free books inspire young readers in South Salt Lake

Watch the KSL News segment about the “Little Libraries, Big Readers” event in South Salt Lake promoting early literacy through The Basics Utah.

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Free children’s books offered in South Salt Lake to encourage literacy

Watch the ABC4 News segment about the “Little Libraries, Big Readers” event in South Salt Lake promoting early literacy through The Basics Utah.

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Salt Lake Chamber celebrates Utah leaders at ‘Under One Sky’ America250 Utah Awards Gala

United Way of Salt Lake was honored with a Methuselah Star award from the Salt Lake Chamber for over 100 years of contributions to the community.

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Gardner Institute honors community leaders with “Informed Decision Maker of the Year” Award

United Way of Salt Lake President & CEO, Bill Crim, was recognized with the “Informed Decision Maker of the Year” Award by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

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The Deseret 50

In “The Deseret 50” article, United Way of Salt Lake CEO Bill Crim emphasized collaboration between public and private sectors to get better outcomes for kids and families.

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Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for Utah Business Leaders

This guide is a resource for Utah leaders in business, government, and community to support the childcare needs of their employees and create family-friendly workplace policies.

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StriveTogether: “Together for Change” Podcast S4 Ep. 3

Bill Crim was featured in StriveTogether’s “Together for Change” Podcast and recognized for his leadership in collaborating to improve outcomes for kids and families.

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Experts Behind the Impact

Meet the dedicated team members whose expertise drives United Way of Salt Lake’s mission. These subject matter experts bring deep knowledge, leadership, innovative thinking, and a commitment to equity—informing strategies that create lasting change in our communities.

AI-Powered Payroll Allocations to Maximize Grant Utilization

United Way of Salt Lake’s Chief Financial Officer Angela Matthes joined KarmaSuite Founder & CEO Srikar Chinam to present a demo titled “AI-Powered Payroll Allocations to Maximize Grant Utilization” at the 2026 AICPA & CIMA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference in Washington D.C. They shared strategies for utilizing KarmaSuite’s advanced algorithms and AI tools to automate personnel allocation decisions and ensure grant funds are used fully and strategically.

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Master Your Budget: Predict and Control Labor Costs with a Simple Excel Model

Angela Matthes, Chief Financial Officer and Jake Child, Controller from United Way of Salt Lake were invited to present a breakout session at the 2025 Utah Nonprofits Association Annual Conference. They shared their expertise in implementing labor models that increase efficiencies and improve processes across organizations.

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