United Way of Salt Lake

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

 COMMUNITY  

 MATTERS


A Strong Spirit of Volunteerism
Utah has long been a shining example of the spirit of volunteerism. Almost half of the adults in Utah volunteer their time, compared with a national average of about 26 percent. Utahns want to feel involved in their community and are willing to work hard to make it a better place for everyone. Volunteerism is all about recognizing a need and filling it, and our community is full of opportunities to lend a hand on behalf of others.

Each year, United Way of Salt Lake’s Day of Caring brings a tremendous outpouring of volunteerism and service in our community. This year is no different. In fact, Day of Caring 2007 is set to be the biggest ever as we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of our annual Day of Caring on September 6. (Read the full article)
 
 Deborah S. Bayle
 President and CEO


IMPACT MATTERS

Day of Caring – Making an Impact in Our Community


Nearly 3,000 people will converge this Thursday as United Way of Salt Lake commemorates the 15th Anniversary of Day of Caring, a day of extraordinary commitment, caring and compassion. United Way of Salt Lake Board Members and staff along with local corporations and thousands of their employees will gather to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism in our community.

Approximately 2,800 volunteers representing 97 dedicated companies throughout the area will travel to 113 different service projects for 61 local agencies, schools and other organizations serving our community. Service projects will take place in all four counties in our service area (Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele), and range from landscaping and painting to hosting a preschool party.

As we began preparing for our 15th Anniversary Day of Caring, we wanted to give everyone in the community a chance to get involved. So, new this year is a lunchtime service project open to the general public. The project will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Gateway. No need to call or register! Just stop by for a few minutes during your lunch hour to help put together oral hygiene kits. Local children in at-risk schools will be given these kits by the Sealants for Smiles Foundation, which provides preventative dental care, screening and education to school children. Come join the fun, stay as long as you like and help make a difference for some of our most vulnerable school children. (Read the full article)

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Sept. 4, 2007

Action Box

Volunteer During United Way's Day of Caring! Click here to find out how you can get involved in a community service project benefiting area school children.

Thank You!

Special thanks to our 15th Anniversary Day of Caring 2007 sponsors: Ballard Medical Products, Bonneville International, CHG Healthcare Services, Inc., General Growth Properties, Hexcel Corp., and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company.

IN THE NEWS
Community Headlines

Salt Lake Tribune

- Expanding health care for children is a moral imperative for America

Deseret Morning News

- Delay sought in immigration rules
- Changes to SCHIP by Bush administration won't impact Utah
- U.S. poverty rate falls for first time in decade
- Number of uninsured children in Utah increases

KCPW

- Kindergarten Lasts All-Day for Hundreds of Kids

Davis County Clipper

- Davis County ‘growing’ jobs strongly
 

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United Way Day of Caring -- Thurs. Sept. 6.

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.