United Way of Salt Lake

A Publication of United Way of Salt Lake
President and CEO Deborah Bayle Nielsen  

 COMMUNITY  

 MATTERS

Why United Way
of Salt Lake Is Involved
in Public Policy
United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) believes that sustained changes in social conditions require broadened strategies and increased involvement from many individuals and community organizations.

To address community needs at their core UWSL has taken a proactive approach to public policy, working with business and community leaders and the broader community to develop and implement long-term solutions. Our goal is to influence policy and spending priorities on the basis of the broad impact they will have for change.

UWSL recognizes the critical role government leaders serve in mobilizing resources around priority issues that can improve lives. Nonetheless, government cannot achieve these changes alone. Together, however, we can shape decisions and influence outcomes that can change the very conditions giving rise to our social problems. Together we can change lives.(Read the full article)
 
 Deborah S. Bayle
 President and CEO


IMPACT MATTERS

United Way of Salt Lake’s 2008 Legislative Priorities


Together with non-profit, community and business leaders, UWSL has identified several public policy priorities in four key areas, which we believe can dramatically improve the lives of all in our state.

  1. Improving Financial Stability

    2. Our middle class is being stretched thin, and more families are living paycheck to paycheck. We recommend expanding financial literacy education in schools to help children and young adults understand how to manage their money and save for the future. To encourage more families to build assets and savings we support increased funding for Earned Income Tax Credit outreach and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Individual Development Accounts, and affordable housing.

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Jan. 24, 2008

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Please review United Way of Salt Lake’s 2008 Legislative Priorities Report - Advancing The Common Good or click here for more information online. 



IN THE NEWS
Community Headlines

Salt Lake Tribune

- Head Start seeking added funding
- Lawmakers go to bat for stellar-students aid
- Health care for all? Not likely
- Utah bankruptcies rise
- Chamber aligns with guv on health care
- Job creation in Utah down significantly, though still ahead of national pace

Deseret Morning News

- March of Dimes broadening outlook
- 6,284 Utah bankruptcies last year — a rise of 25%
- Goal is to make Utah insurance, medical costs affordable for all
- Consensus elusive on how to reform health care
- Ailing health system called a threat to hot Utah economy
- 'Utah First Fridays' plans to focus on health-care bills

KCPW

- Advocates OK with Changes in Healthcare Reform Bill
- Utah Population and Jobs Grow in 2007
- Legislature to Tackle Healthcare Reform in 2008

MEDHILL

- Children’s Health Insurance Program at a standstill

Intermountain Catholic

- Services agency reaches out to new immigrants
 

CALENDAR


Feb. 24 - Mar. 1 -- Utah Saves Week. Activities and workshops statewide, showing how to build savings and eliminate debt. All Utah Saves Week participants and other Utah Savers will be treated to a "Free Flick" at Century 16 Movie Theatres on March 1, 2008.

April 30, 2008 -- Celebration of Service 2008
New this year, our Celebration of Service will commemorate the many inspiring efforts to improve lives and build a stronger, more prosperous community for us all. Held at the Little America. Nominations are due by February 1, 2008.

Mark your calendar now for upcoming United Way of Salt Lake events! If you would like additional information, please contact Bryson Despain at 736-7709 or email Bryson@uw.org.