United Way 211 Emergency Relief Fund
United Way of Salt Lake and United Way of Northern Utah partnered to provide emergency relief during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The current shutdown is now the second-longest in U.S. history, and thousands of Utahns are feeling the impact.
There are an estimated 40,000 federal employees living in Utah who are furloughed or working without pay. Additionally, the federal funding lapse puts programs like SNAP at risk, leaving upwards of 86,000 households without benefits. The emergency relief fund will help ensure the basic needs of Utahns are still met as the shutdown continues.
Support the Emergency Relief Fund
A donation to the United Way of your choice will be used at their discretion to bolster local organizations supporting families affected by the funding lapse, and provide essential resources and support through the 211 Navigation Center.
United Way of Salt Lake serves Salt Lake, Tooele, Davis, and Summit Counties. United Way of Northern Utah serves Box Elder, Cache, Morgan, Rich, and Weber Counties. 211 Utah is a statewide service connecting people in need with basic needs resources and support.
Have you been Impacted by the Government Shutdown?
If you or someone you know is a furloughed federal employee, unpaid essential worker, or are otherwise impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown, call 211 or visit 211utah.org to get connected to 10,000+ services and resources.
For more information about donating to the United Way 211 Emergency Relief Fund, contact Patrick McIntyre at patrick.mcintyre@uw.org.
For media inquiries regarding the United Way 211 Emergency Relief Fund, contact Jamie Kaneko at (801) 577-2497 or jamie.kaneko@uw.org.
