United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) honored eight outstanding individuals and organizations on April 26 at the third annual Compassionate Leader Awards Luncheon. More than 800 supporters gathered at the sold-out event to pay tribute to the award recipients, recognized for their generous contributions to the community and endless support of United Way. The luncheon provided UWSL with an opportunity to recognize committed organizations and their employees for their efforts to help the community through United Way.
During the luncheon, the 2006 Compassionate Leader of the Year, Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bishop H. David Burton, spoke about his belief that United Way of Salt Lake is a much-needed resource for good in our community. On the video presentation shown prior to receiving his award, Burton reinforced his views saying, "United Way needs all of the doors in the community to be opened for them. If in some fashion we have helped open a few doors and helped a few sensitize themselves to the needs in the community, I am grateful."
Other Compassionate Leader Award winners include the following organizations and individuals:
Williams - Northwest Pipeline, Corporate Partner of the Year
AAA Fair Credit Foundation, President's Award for Excellence
Scott W. Pickett, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
Love Communications, Outstanding Partner for Community Change
Salt Lake Community Action Program, Community Impact Partner of the Year
Workers Compensation Fund, Most Improved Educational Workplace Campaign of the Year
Wal-Mart Distribution Center Grantsville, Best First-time Educational Workplace Campaign of the Year
In addition to recognizing its 2006 Compassionate Leaders, United Way of Salt Lake also honored its 84 Cornerstone Partners and its more than 130 Community Champions. The Compassionate Leader Awards Luncheon was made possible through generous sponsorships by American Express, Bonneville International, UnitedHealthcare and MedicareComplete. These sponsors covered all of the costs of the event.
Several in-kind sponsors also lent goods and services to make the event a beautiful occasion. These include: ATK Launch Systems,providing production of the award videos; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, providing printing of the event invitation and program; and O.C. Tanner Company, providing consolation prizes for the BMW of Murray Lease Giveaway finalists, as well as, partial sponsorship of the beautiful statues and awards distributed to this year's Compassionate Leader Award winners and Cornerstone Partners.
Providing her Story of Hope was Crystal Chamburs-Garcia, who shared her personal story of abuse and violence and described how United Way partners helped her family. She has successfully broken the cycle of violence in her life and now gives back to United Way of Salt Lake through her employer's workplace campaign for United Way.
The event also included the culmination of a nine-month promotion to give away a one-year lease of a BMW X3 from BMW of Murray, as well as, a one-year supply of gasoline from Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co. Any person who attended a UWSL workplace presentation had an opportunity to enter the drawing to win the lease. Selected monthly since August 2005, each of the eight finalists selected a key and attempted to start the vehicle. Following five finalists' unsuccessful attempts, Cheryl Bosh of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah started the BMW with the winning key amidst cheers from the audience.
Details about each of the Compassionate Leader Award winners, event photos and videos are available by clicking here.
Being involved with United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) shows commitment to the community as the organization works to solve problems at their core and find ways of making each contribution work as effectively as possible. The question of "Where is my money going?" crosses the minds of many donors. In response, United Way of Salt Lake announces the results of the 2006-2008 grant-making process for agencies that provide a "safety net" of services for Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties.
Recent Grant-making Team Process
Fifty-two community partners submitted 171 human service programs, requesting more than $6.8 million in program funding. A task force, made up of members of the UWSL Board of Directors, recommended that the funding be distributed to support UWSL's community priorities. The Board of Directors approved the recommendation, and this year's grants address the following priorities: 1) insufficient income, 2) lack of life skills, 3) inadequate child supervision and 4) barriers to education. In addition, organizations requesting program funding must:
qualify under the Internal Revenue Code as a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity;
be governed by a local board of directors;
meet one of the core issues identified in the recent UWSL Community Assessment;
provide direct services in Salt Lake, Summit and/or Tooele counties;
undergo an extensive financial review; demonstrate that the agency has been operating continuously for three or more years; and
have overhead expenses that do not exceed 25 percent of the total agency budget.
All 171 programs were submitted for review by the grant-making teams. To qualify for submission, each program must meet strict criteria including ensuring good accountability practices and a successful audit of financial records. An Accountability Review Committee reviewed the contracts and audits of the current Community Partners to make sure they are accountable and financially stable.
Since January, 124 volunteers spent approximately 6,800 hours of their time to hear presentations about each program, review grant proposals, analyze the proposals for their strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations to the UWSL Board of Directors for grant funding beginning July 1, 2006.
The grant-making teams provided their recommendations to the UWSL Board of Directors, and on May 9, the Board approved the allocation of $4.34 million for the following programs:
$1,736,000 to programs that improve the standard of living including emergency assistance, housing, self-sufficiency, access to services, disabilities and elderly programs;
$1,302,000 to programs that build life skills including domestic violence, substance abuse, prevention, education and mental health programs;
$607,600 to programs that provide adequate child supervision such as affordable childcare, after school and life skills programs;
$130,200 to programs that open doors to education including parenting, mentoring, counseling and school readiness programs;
$260,400 to new programs;
$43,400 to programs under $10,000;
$86,800 to programs in Summit County; and
$173,600 to programs in Tooele County.
This year's grant levels are up seven percent over the last grantmaking cycle in 2003. Community partners requested $6.85 million for their programs, and 63 percent of the amount was funded. This is up from 52 percent in the 2003 grantmaking cycle.
"The needs of our community continue to grow as the population grows," said Deborah S. Bayle, president and CEO of UWSL. "We are grateful for the generosity of the many people and organizations who give a little or a lot so that together, united, we can make a difference in our community's conditions."
Volunteers Make the Process Possible
Thanks to the many volunteers and companies that contributed their employees' time, the difficult and worthwhile grant-making decisions will make a great impact on the community. Through the leadership of Kathie Miller and the other team chairs, 51 community partners will receive funding for 140 essential programs that truly make a difference and address the basic and crisis needs of the community's most vulnerable citizens.
"Collectively, these volunteers have put in thousands of hours to help our community," said Kristine Pepin, vice president, community impact for UWSL. "They have taken the time to learn about these programs and make insightful recommendations to the Board."
Kathie Miller
Oversight Chair
Mark & Kathie Miller Foundation
Steve Allnatt
American Express
Douglas Black
KeyBank, N.A.
Allison Bridges
Williams – Northwest Pipeline
Mona Lyman Burton
Holland & Hart, LLP
Carol Carter
I.C. Products, Inc.
Dave Petersen
O.C. Tanner Company
Mary Przygocki
UPS
Terra Sherwood
Tooele City Parks and Recreation
Steven Taylor
Universal Financial Corp.
Cecilia Walker
American Red Cross
United Way Hosts Report to the Community Breakfast
Transparency, responsibility and results were the focus of United Way of Salt Lake's (UWSL) Report to the Community Breakfast, held March 15. The event, attended by 200 supporters, reported on milestones and progress in the community through initiatives, accountability practices and public policy work. The event covered the following topics, outlined by partners and volunteer leaders from the community:
Accountability and Transparency, Mark Stimpson, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
Organizational and Governance Self-Assessment, Michael R. Weinholtz, CHG Healthcare Services
2006 Public Policy Results, Kem C. Gardner, Gardner Company
Program Results, Kathie Miller, The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation
Sealants for Smiles, Daphne Williams, Salt Lake Education Foundation
Community Learning Centers, Irene Fisher, University of Utah - Neighborhood Community Partnerships
Utah Saves, Preston Cochrane, AAA Fair Credit Foundation
"We are proud to share our results with our stakeholders and the community," said Deborah S. Bayle, president and CEO of UWSL. "It is very important for us to tell the community how we are investing their resources and to be very open and transparent about the work we are doing."
UWSL is focusing a great deal of effort on initiatives that will help solve the community's problems at their core. This includes initiatives and programs that specifically tackle the most critical, far-reaching problems facing the community. Among those reported on are Community Learning Centers, Earned Income Tax Credit, Sealants for Smiles and Utah Saves.
The Community Learning Centers initiative is currently under development with the help of several volunteers. Community
Learning Centers offer a range of supports and opportunities for children, youth, families and communities-before, during and after
school. An action plan will be developed by June 2006.
The Earn It. Keep It. Save It.-Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign is a grassroots effort and marketing campaign to increase awareness of the Earned Income Credit and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites that offer free tax preparation for low-income tax filers. This year, more than 10,000 tax returns were filed-a 20 percent increase over last year-generating millions in Earned Income Tax Credits. Next year, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites will be expanded, and more volunteer tax preparers will be identified to help eliminate wait times. Created to addresses the lack of access to dental care for lowincome families, Sealants for Smiles provides school-based dental sealants for children in several Salt Lake area Title 1 schools. The initiative continues to receive grant funding and will expand into Tooele and Summit County School Districts this year. Utah Saves is a statewide initiative that helps individuals and families save money and build wealth through a network of information, advice and sites that help Utahns save more money. Already more than 2,000 Utahns have enrolled as Utah Savers. With the goal to enroll over 3,000 additional Utah Savers and create 100 new Utah Saves sites to reach 40-60 percent of the population, Utah Saves is working in every county in the state to expand support services. The Report to the Community breakfast was made possible by the generous sponsorship of ATK Launch Systems. A copy of the report may be found by clicking here (pdf format). To obtain a printed copy, please contact Dee Sorenson, marketing specialist, at (801) 736-7756 or dee@uw.org.
United Way Launches Young Leaders Group
With an eye on engaging the next generation of community and business leaders, United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) recently launched a group for young leaders. Curt Howell, UnitedHealthcare Executive Director, UWSL Board of Director member and Tocqueville Society member, is serving as the chair of this dynamic group. Already, Howell has helped gather together over 40 emerging and existing leaders in the community.
The objective of Young Leaders is to promote philanthropy, civicmindedness and UWSL among the next generation of business and community leaders. Members gain opportunities for both personal and professional growth, as well as, networking experiences with
established CEOs and prominent community leaders already affiliated with UWSL.
Members of UWSL's Young Leaders group make minimum annual personal contributions of $1,000. There are many ways to get involved. To learn more, please contact Samantha Thermos, community investment advisor, at (801) 736-7703.
Third Annual Hoops Tournament Most Successful Ever
Utah Saves Ahead of Goal with
2,000 Members
A total of 24 teams, representing major companies from throughout the Salt Lake City area, joined forces to raise a record total of $48,500 during the third annual United Way Corporate Hoops Challenge, a company basketball tournament benefiting United Way of Salt Lake.
The three-week tournament, held in February, concluded with championship and consolation games at the Delta Center. And, for the third straight year, the tournament champion was a team representing Zions Bank. The Zions Bank National Real Estate squad defeated Jacobsen Construction 31-26 in championship play at the Delta Center. In the consolation game, held earlier in the evening, Zions Bank Corporate Sales beat Ivory Homes 43-38.
As they have in both previous years, Zions Bank and the Utah Jazz underwrote the entire cost of the multiple-elimination tournament, ensuring that 100 percent of the proceeds go to United Way of Salt Lake. Last year, the second Corporate Hoops Challenge raised $37,000.
The future looks bright for Utahns as the Utah Saves initiative passes its 2,000 member mark this month. Utah Saves is a United Ways of Utah initiative that helps individuals and families save money and build wealth through information, advice and encouragement. With the goal to sign up 3,000 Utah Savers in 2006, the initiative is well on its way to reach all Utahns through its broad-based coalition of non-profit, corporate and government organizations. Utah Savers have already saved more than $1.2 million, since the program's launch in 2005.
A special event for Utah Savers, held April 27, at the Salt Lake County Complex, featured New York Times best-selling author
Richard Paul Evans who offered attendees saving advice through his book, "The Five Things A Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth." Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon provided an introduction for Evans and heartily encouraged his employees and all Salt Lake County residents to save more and become Utah Savers.
Marketing and grassroots efforts continue for Utah Saves. An ongoing radio, television and newspaper advertising campaign has been a main driver of increased membership. The campaign has encouraged 10 to 12 new Savers a day to join. Any Utahn can become a member of Utah Saves; just dial 2-1-1 or visit www.utahsaves.org.
United Way Helps Tax Filers Keep More of What They Earn
Going hand-in-hand with the efforts of Utah Saves, is the overwhelmingly successful Earn It. Keep It. Save It.-Earned Income Tax Credit campaign that helps qualifying Utahns take advantage of tax credits that can boost their bottom line. Supported by a federal grant, a grant from GE Money Bank, and a large group of community partners, Earn It. Keep It. Save It. helped nearly 9,000 tax filers with free tax assistance and generated over $9 million in Earned Income Tax Credits and other refunds from January to April.
Combined with volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites that help low-income filers prepare their taxes, the ability to access Earned Income Tax Credits can boost Utah's economy. By claiming the credit, Utahns can increase their effective wage by up to $2 per hour; this is enough to lift thousands of families above the poverty line.
VITA volunteer and Loaned Employee from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mark Haymond, believes in the positive impact the Earn It. Keep It. Save It. campaign has on the community. He tells of a single mother with two children in Salt Lake County who, after getting free tax assistance, found she was eligible for nearly $5,100 in Earned Income Tax Credits.
For the 2007 tax season, United Way of Salt Lake will continue to drive the Earn It. Keep It. Save It. campaign by supporting expansion of VITA sites and connecting tax filers with Utah Saves, Individual Development Accounts and other asset-building programs.
Photo courtesy of the Office of the Utah Governor.
During the 2006 Legislative Session, United Way worked to bolster support for Earned Income Tax Credits through the "Working Families Economic Development Initiative," also known as House Joint Resolution 23, sponsored by Representative Tim Cosgrove. Governor Huntsman signed the resolution on April 5. HJR 23 and a related appropriation of $100,000 will strengthen the public/private partnership working to improve Utahns' financial stability by helping them learn about and file for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit.
Join United Way of Salt Lake's
Loaned Employee Team
Day of Caring Sign-Up Extended!
United Way of Salt Lake is seeking 12 talented business professionals to participate in the Loaned Employee program from Aug. 8 through Dec. 1, 2006. Responsible for doubling United Way of Salt Lake's outreach into area businesses throughout the fall, Loaned Employees play a vital part in helping the community learn how to give back through United Way.
For many years, companies have offered the time and talents of their team members through the Loaned Employee program. Make a commitment to United Way of Salt Lake through this
excellent opportunity by cultivating the skills of employees and aligning with the strong brand of United Way.
Approximately 50 accounts representing a wide array of businesses in Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties, are the responsibility of each Loaned Employee. All Loaned Employees will enhance their presentation practices, team-building, networking opportunity, sales knowledge, writing, account management, knowledge of issues facing the community and many other skills.
To loan an employee or learn more about the program, please contact Jason Castor, corporate relations director, at (801) 736-7708 or jason@uw.org by June 30.
Get involved in the 2006 United Way Day of Caring on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006 when thousands of volunteers will unite to complete one-day service projects. The May 19 sign-up deadline has been extended to June 30. To register, visit the United Way of Salt Lake sign-up page by clicking here.
Service projects-from landscaping to reading with a child-are still available. Don't miss this opportunity to help build a stronger community. For more information about volunteering for Day of Caring please contact Jennifer Andrs, special events manager, at (801) 736-7787 or jennifer @uw.org.
Many thanks to the 2006 Day of Caring sponsors: Ballard Medical Products, Bonneville International, CHG Healthcare Services, Inc., General Growth Properties, Hexcel Corporation, KeyBank, N.A. and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co.
Women's Philanthropic Network
Shows Strength in Numbers
Merit Medical Founder, President and CEO Fred Lampropoulos generously hosted this year's second Business to Business event at the company's headquarters in South Jordan. Held March 27, the event (second in a series of three) brought together 25 company executives from around the Salt Lake area, providing them with an opportunity to network.
Lampropoulos spoke about the challenges that Merit Medical has faced in meeting its customers' needs and increasing its market presence. He expressed with certainty that people are
what make a company successful, and stressed that providing for staff is fundamental to Merit's success. He then conveyed his personal conviction about the importance of personal and workplace support of United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL).
After guests were treated to a delicious lunch, Scott W. Pickett, office managing partner for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, UWSL Board of Directors member and Tocqueville Society member, encouraged others to consider membership in the Tocqueville Society. The Society recognizes individuals and
couples who invest $10,000 or more annually in UWSL.
Deborah S. Bayle, president and CEO of UWSL and also a Tocqueville Society member, told of her belief in the organization's strategic direction. To learn more about the Tocqueville Society, or to attend or host a business to business event, please contact Joy Erickson, major gifts director, at (801) 736-7707 or joy@uw.org.
United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) Women's Philanthropic Network is growing by leaps and bounds, now boasting over 50 members! This dynamic group of members from all walks of life includes businesswomen, entrepreneurs, professionals and women from the community at large. These committed Network members have raised over $135,000 to support the development of UWSL's English Learning Opportunities initiative.
The Network, first formed in September 2005, holds quarterly meetings of its Founding Council, quarterly cultivation events, and recognizes the valued volunteer time and financial efforts of its members who all make minimum annual contributions of $2,500.
Dedicated to educating, inspiring and empowering women to improve lives and build a stronger community, the Network strives
to align members' passions and leadership skills with community needs. The Network is led by Becky Potts, president of Morris Murdock Travel and member of the UWSL Board of Directors, who has plans for the Network to continue growing and create meaningful ways for members to change community conditions.
In March, the Network met for a spring cultivation event at the prestigious McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City. The event attracted over fifty members and guests and was graciously hosted by Network members Mary Schubach McCarthey and Paula Green Johnson. Other hosts included The Dorsey Whitney Foundation, with thanks to Linda Zimmermann, Peggy Larsen and Workers
Compensation Fund.
O.C. Tanner is hosting the next Women's Philanthropic Network cultivation event on June 21, at its beautiful downtown store. Anyone interested in learning more about the Network or attending the June cultivation event, should contact Joy Erickson, major gifts director, at (801) 736-7707 or joy@uw.org.
Featured in the Utah Business Magazine April issue highlighting "30 Women to Watch" is Deborah S. Bayle, president and CEO of United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL). Nielsen is honored as an innovative, confident and savvy leader who serves the community in an extraordinary way.
For over 30 years, she has been a leader in the Salt Lake area including her time at the Salt Lake Chamber and the Greater Salt Lake Chapter of the American Red Cross.
In her role as head of UWSL, Nielsen constantly adapts to the changes happening in the community. Well-known throughout the local business arena, she is an agent for change by directing strategic initiatives and garnering greater support for UWSL.
"It's a great honor to be recognized among so many capable and talented women in our community," said Nielsen. "My goal is to continue to make a difference and bring attention to and build resources for the greatest needs in our community."
Rebecca Dutson was recognized along with many other dynamic and talented business professionals in the Utah Business Magazine February issue highlighting "40 Under 40-Utah's Rising Stars."
As the vice president of resource development for United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL), Dutson oversees the funding of human service issues, programs and initiatives totaling over $13.4 million last year. In her 15 years at
UWSL, she has seen many changes in the community and retains her commitment to finding solutions and the resources to address the problems in the community. Dutson directs the 10-person Resource Development Department, and is continually looking for ways to leverage partnerships and help UWSL make a greater impact in the community. Congratulations to Rebecca Dutson for this outstanding recognition.
United Way of Salt Lake
Welcomes Agnes Chiao to its Staff
Thank You to In-kind Donors
United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) recently welcomed Agnes Chiao as its newest community impact manager. Agnes comes to UWSL from the public advocacy non-profit organization, Utah Issues, where she served as a multicultural health analyst. Agnes has served the community in many capacities, including as a community education coordinator for Wasatch Community Gardens, and director of the "Hear our Voices" program with the Sorenson Multicultural Center.
"I am thrilled that Agnes has joined our team," said Kristine Pepin, vice president of community impact for UWSL. "She brings great talent and expertise to our team and is critical to our efforts as we move forward on making lasting change in our community."
Interested in working for UWSL because of her commitment to community issues, the California native oversees the Sealants for Smiles and Get Up and Go! initiatives. She is also developing outreach strategies for Tooele County and for the English Learning Opportunities initiative.
United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) thanks the following companies and individuals who kindly donated in-kind goods and services throughout the second quarter of the 2005-2006 fiscal year. This kindness allows UWSL to minimize its business costs.
ATK Launch Systems
BMW of Murray
ChamberWest
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Every Blooming Thing
Gastronomy
Jordan World Circus
McCune Mansion
Newspaper Agency Corporation
O.C. Tanner Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Real Salt Lake
Rico Mexican Market and Catering
Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
Skip Huntress Photography
Squatters Pub Brewery
Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co.
Utah State Health Department
Utah Valley Tire Inc.
Zions Bank
United Way Receives Planned Gift
United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) is the recipient of a generous contribution from a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust left by the passing of a thoughtful and loyal supporter, Marjorie Paul. Paul lived most of her life in the Salt Lake City area where she worked diligently in the field of community health nursing. In 1977, she was part of the team that started Hospice of Salt Lake. Her life work was dedicated to bringing health care to underserved and high-risk populations.
For more information on including UWSL in wills or estate plans, visit www.uw.org or contact Karen Paul, gift planning director, at (801) 736-7706 or karenp@uw.org.
In addition to receiving the Planned Gift from Marjorie Paul, UWSL also received the following memorials and honorariums:
Memorials
In memory of Mr. Clark Romney: Mrs. Gloria Romney
In memory of Mr. Mark Morgan: Dave and Bobbi Jo Anderson
Harris N. and Dahlene D. Done
Dahlia S. Dutson
Joy M. Erickson
Ronda Hale
Tricia Hendrickson
Reid and Mary Ann Kahrs
David M. and Mary Ann Kelly
Michael and Shirley Little
Michael A. and Kathleen M. Marra
John F. and Virginia H. McCloskey
Gordon F. and Carol D. Morgan
Arlen D. and Kay S. Mortensen
Deborah S. Bayle
Dean G. and Koye E. Nielson
David and Lynette Packard
Karen M. Paul
Randy and La Dean E. Smith
William F. and Dolores L. Tierney
Honorariums
In Honor of:
Mr. Con Psarras Received from KSL TV
In Honor of:
Mr. Doug C. Black
Mr. Kem C. Gardner
Mr. William H. Nelson
Mr. Bruce T. Reese Received from Intermountain Healthcare
In Honor of:
Mr. Barry Feinman Received from American Express Foundation
June 15 - Leadership Circle Open House, United Way of Salt Lake Offices, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
21 - Women's Philanthropic Network Summer Social, O.C. Tanner downtown store, 5:00 - 7 p.m.
September 7 - Day of Caring The Gateway, Olympic Legacy Plaza, 7:30 a.m.
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Several in-kind sponsors also lent goods and services to make the event a beautiful occasion. These include: ATK Launch Systems,providing production of the award videos; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, providing printing of the event invitation and program; and O.C. Tanner Company, providing consolation prizes for the BMW of Murray Lease Giveaway finalists, as well as, partial sponsorship of the beautiful statues and awards distributed to this year's Compassionate Leader Award winners and Cornerstone Partners.
All 171 programs were submitted for review by the grant-making teams. To qualify for submission, each program must meet strict criteria including ensuring good accountability practices and a successful audit of financial records. An Accountability Review Committee reviewed the contracts and audits of the current Community Partners to make sure they are accountable and financially stable. 
With an eye on engaging the next generation of community and business leaders, United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) recently launched a group for young leaders. Curt Howell, UnitedHealthcare Executive Director, UWSL Board of Director member and Tocqueville Society member, is serving as the chair of this dynamic group. Already, Howell has helped gather together over 40 emerging and existing leaders in the community. 
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Rebecca Dutson was recognized along with many other dynamic and talented business professionals in the 
United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) recently welcomed Agnes Chiao as its newest community impact manager. Agnes comes to UWSL from the public advocacy non-profit organization, Utah Issues, where she served as a multicultural health analyst. Agnes has served the community in many capacities, including as a community education coordinator for Wasatch Community Gardens, and director of the "Hear our Voices" program with the Sorenson Multicultural Center.
