United Way of Salt Lake Unclaimed

Empowers aspiring college students facing obstacles by providing scholarships and support.

Supports early childhood education to ensure kindergarten readiness and future success.

Enhances middle school students' math skills through summer tutoring.

Empowers high school students through personalized mentorship for academic and personal success.

Connects individuals to essential social services and resources in Utah through a single access point.

Empowers Utah students with essential school supplies for a confident start to their academic year.

Promotes literacy and fosters a love of reading among students through community volunteer involvement and book donations.

Empower Utah students through education-focused fundraising events.

Engage with lawmakers on critical issues impacting Utah families and education.

Empower your team to give back through a comprehensive workplace giving toolkit.

Capabilities that provide a single access point and multi-channel navigation to local social service programs with personalized referrals and staff-assisted support.

Programs that promote kindergarten readiness and engage parents with resources, early learning activities, and community supports to improve early childhood outcomes.

Interventions that improve K–12 outcomes through summer tutoring, mentoring, literacy events, school supply distribution, and volunteer classroom engagement.

Scholarship and mentorship offerings that reduce financial barriers and provide ongoing support for students transitioning to and persisting in college.

Services and campaigns that enable employers, donors, and community groups to run workplace giving, fundraising galas, and advocacy events to raise funds and engage stakeholders.

Deborah Bayle Scholarship Fund

The Deborah Bayle Scholarship Fund helps students who have overcome significant challenges to graduate high school and attend college. Since its launch in 2015, it has supported over 100 students, offering both financial aid and ongoing support from United Way of Salt Lake staff.

• Secures College Funding
  This funding is essential for students, especially those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
• Connects Students with Resources
  Scholar recipients receive guidance from United Way staff and access to educational programs, reinforcing their commitment to successful higher education pursuits.
• Fosters Holistic Development
  Encompasses mentorship, academic resources, and ongoing encouragement, ensuring students feel supported throughout their educational path.
• Targets Local Students
  This makes the scholarship accessible for students from specific schools, ensuring support is directed toward those in need within the community.

Promise Baby & You

Promise Baby & You is a Promise Partnership Utah program focused on early childhood education readiness, helping the community’s youngest residents succeed in school and beyond.

• Enhances Kindergarten Readiness
  This approach ensures that children are not only ready for kindergarten but are also equipped with essential skills for lifelong learning.
• Builds Foundations for Success
  This feature emphasizes the importance of providing structured educational activities for young children, empowering them to thrive in future learning environments.
• Empowers Parents
  By involving parents actively, the program enhances learning experiences at home, fostering better educational outcomes for children.
• Fosters Community Involvement
  Engaging local organizations and volunteers elevates community support for early education, making a stronger impact on children's futures.

Summer Math Boost

Summer Math Boost is a Promise Partnership Utah program delivering middle school math tutoring during the summer to boost students’ math proficiency.

• Boosts Math Proficiency
  Through focused tutoring sessions, students engage in exercises that enhance their understanding and application of mathematical concepts, aiming to close proficiency gaps before the next school year.
• Customizes Tutoring Approach
  Tutors assess each student's strengths and weaknesses, adapting instruction to maximize understanding and retention of math skills.
• Increases Student Engagement
  The curriculum is designed to make learning math enjoyable, incorporating games and real-world applications to maintain student interest.

Promise Student Advocates

Promise Student Advocates is a mentoring program pairing high school students with a caring adult mentor who helps create and implement an individualized success plan.

• Creates Personalized Success Plans
  Each student works with a mentor to develop a tailored strategy to achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Pairs Students with Mentors
  Students receive personalized support from a caring adult, fostering trust and motivation.
• Provides Holistic Support
  Focuses on the overall well-being of students, including academic achievement and personal development.
• Engages the Community
  Leverages community resources and partnerships to enhance student success.

211 Utah

211 Utah is a single access point to Utah’s 10,000 social service programs, offering information, navigation, and support via multiple channels.

• Access Help Anytime
  Users can reach 211 Utah through various channels, ensuring support is always available when needed.
• Simplify Service Access
  Acts as a centralized hub for accessing diverse social services, facilitating easier navigation of available resources.
• Get Tailored Support
  Users receive customized assistance to find the most relevant services for their specific needs.
• Link to Local Help
  Facilitates referrals to community organizations that provide essential services, enhancing local support systems.

Stuff the Bus

Stuff the Bus is a campaign that provides backpacks and school supplies to Utah students, supported by volunteers who count, sort, and stuff backpacks for distribution.

• Ensures Students Are Prepared
  With over 8,500 backpacks filled with crucial supplies, students start the school year ready to learn and thrive.
• Engages Community in Support
  Community volunteers actively participate in ensuring that students receive the school supplies they need, enhancing community cohesion.
• Supports Local Education
  Through fundraising efforts, the initiative secures necessary resources to meet the school's supply needs effectively.
• Facilitates Access to Resources
  By collaborating with schools and organizations, Stuff the Bus ensures that resources reach those who need them most in the community.

Read Across America Day

Read Across America Day is an annual literacy event celebrating reading with classroom volunteers and donated books for schools in the community.

• Encourages Engagement
  Volunteers connect with students through reading activities, instilling a love for literacy and learning.
• Provides New Books
  Thousands of new books are distributed to build home and classroom libraries, enriching students' reading materials.
• Fosters Community Spirit
  Brings together volunteers, schools, and organizations to promote educational success and community involvement in literacy efforts.
• Aims for 80% Proficient Readers
  Aligns with Utah's objective to ensure that 80% of third-grade students read proficiently by 2030, focusing on early literacy as a foundation for lifelong learning.

Power of Your Purse

Power of Your Purse is an annual fundraising gala hosted by Women United to raise funds for education initiatives benefiting Utah students.

• Empowers Community Support
  The gala directly contributes to funding programs that support education, helping students achieve their goals.
• Enhances Educational Opportunities
  Funds raised are allocated to various educational resources that ensure students have the necessary tools to thrive in their academic journey.
• Drives Collective Action
  Women United mobilizes resources and advocates for programs that remove obstacles affecting students in Utah.

Legislative Preview Breakfast

Legislative Preview Breakfast is an event where legislative leaders discuss top issues that will be debated during the legislative session and how they will be advanced.

• Gain Insights From Leaders
  Participants will learn directly from lawmakers about key matters that will shape legislative priorities and strategies this session.
• Understand Legislative Plans
  Attendees obtain detailed knowledge on how legislative actions will impact education and community programs, aligning efforts to advocate effectively.
• Build Strategic Connections
  Network with peers and decision-makers to foster partnerships that promote community advocacy and resource sharing.

Workplace Giving Toolkit

Workplace Giving Toolkit is a corporate giving toolkit with templates, emails, posters, and digital assets to run workplace giving campaigns. It is designed to engage your team in supporting community needs effectively.

• Launch Campaigns Easily
  Utilize ready-made templates and materials to engage employees in giving campaigns, ensuring a smooth and effective promotional effort.
• Streamline Donations
  Facilitate the donation process with easy-to-use pledge forms that can be digital or physical, making it simple for employees to commit to giving.
• Align With Company Values
  Create impactful giving campaigns that resonate with your team by incorporating your company’s mission and values into the initiatives.
• Enhance Online Engagement
  Leverage digital resources to promote your giving campaign on social media, increasing reach and involvement among employees and the community.