# United Way of Salt Lake
*Also known as UWSL*

- Website: https://uw.org
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/uw-org

> United Way of Salt Lake mobilizes resources to improve basic needs and education outcomes for families.

United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) is a community-focused nonprofit that mobilizes donors, volunteers, and partnerships to improve basic needs access and education outcomes for children and families. Through charitable giving, volunteer engagement, and fostering civic unity, UWSL seeks to create a future where 100% of kids and families can thrive. The organization coordinates with partners and programs to connect people to essential services and education opportunities, and to advocate for policies that build equity and opportunity across the region. With over a century of community support, UWSL focuses on reducing poverty, improving educational outcomes, and strengthening local communities.

**Mission:** We mobilize individuals and communities to action to support basic needs and education.

## Products & Services

### [Deborah Bayle Scholarship Fund](https://uw.org/deborah-bayle-scholarship-fund/)
*Service*
Empowers aspiring college students facing obstacles by providing scholarships and support.

- **Scholarship Funding** — Secures College Funding
- **Student Support** — Connects Students with Resources
- **Comprehensive Community Support** — Fosters Holistic Development
- **Eligibility Criteria** — Targets Local Students

### [Promise Baby & You](https://promisepartnership.org/promise-baby-you/)
*Service*
Supports early childhood education to ensure kindergarten readiness and future success.

- **Kindergarten Readiness Focus** — Enhances Kindergarten Readiness
- **Early Childhood Education Foundation** — Builds Foundations for Success
- **Parental Support Services** — Empowers Parents
- **Community Engagement Initiatives** — Fosters Community Involvement

### Summer Math Boost
*Service*
Enhances middle school students' math skills through summer tutoring.

- **Middle School Math Tutoring** — Boosts Math Proficiency
- **Personalized Learning Plans** — Customizes Tutoring Approach
- **Engaging Curriculum** — Increases Student Engagement

### Promise Student Advocates
*Service*
Empowers high school students through personalized mentorship for academic and personal success.

- **Individualized Success Plan** — Creates Personalized Success Plans
- **Mentoring by a Caring Adult** — Pairs Students with Mentors
- **Holistic Support** — Provides Holistic Support
- **Community Engagement** — Engages the Community

### [211 Utah](https://211utah.org/)
*Service*
Connects individuals to essential social services and resources in Utah through a single access point.

- **Multi-Channel Access** — Access Help Anytime
- **Single Access Point to 10,000 Programs** — Simplify Service Access
- **Personalized Assistance** — Get Tailored Support
- **Community Resource Referrals** — Link to Local Help

### [Stuff the Bus](https://uw.org/stuff-the-bus/)
*Service*
Empowers Utah students with essential school supplies for a confident start to their academic year.

- **Backpack and School Supplies Distribution** — Ensures Students Are Prepared
- **Volunteer-Led Preparation** — Engages Community in Support
- **Fundraising for Supplies** — Supports Local Education
- **Collaboration with Local Schools** — Facilitates Access to Resources

### [Read Across America Day](https://uw.org/read-across-america/)
*Service*
Promotes literacy and fosters a love of reading among students through community volunteer involvement and book donations.

- **Literacy Celebration** — Encourages Engagement
- **Book Donations** — Provides New Books
- **Community Involvement** — Fosters Community Spirit
- **Goal for Proficiency** — Aims for 80% Proficient Readers

### [Power of Your Purse](https://uw.org/power-of-your-purse/)
*Service*
Empower Utah students through education-focused fundraising events.

- **Annual Fundraising Gala** — Empowers Community Support
- **Education-Focused Funding** — Enhances Educational Opportunities
- **Women United Initiative** — Drives Collective Action

### [Legislative Preview Breakfast](https://uw.org/legislative-preview-breakfast/)
*Service*
Engage with lawmakers on critical issues impacting Utah families and education.

- **Policy Discussion with Legislators** — Gain Insights From Leaders
- **Session Agenda Insights** — Understand Legislative Plans
- **Networking Opportunities** — Build Strategic Connections

### [Workplace Giving Toolkit](https://uw.org/workplace-giving-toolkit/)
*Product*
Empower your team to give back through a comprehensive workplace giving toolkit.

- **Campaign Templates and Materials** — Launch Campaigns Easily
- **Pledge Forms** — Streamline Donations
- **Customizable Campaign Strategies** — Align With Company Values
- **Digital Assets and Social Tools** — Enhance Online Engagement

## Market Segments

- **Community resource navigation and referrals**: Capabilities that provide a single access point and multi-channel navigation to local social service programs with personalized referrals and staff-assisted support.
- **Early childhood education and family support**: Programs that promote kindergarten readiness and engage parents with resources, early learning activities, and community supports to improve early childhood outcomes.
- **K-12 academic support and literacy**: Interventions that improve K–12 outcomes through summer tutoring, mentoring, literacy events, school supply distribution, and volunteer classroom engagement.
- **Postsecondary access and scholarship programs**: Scholarship and mentorship offerings that reduce financial barriers and provide ongoing support for students transitioning to and persisting in college.
- **Corporate giving, employee engagement and fundraising events**: 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.