Donors who pull their funding to United Way because of this issue are hurting the people who need help the most. The Salt Lake area has the same problems as any city its size. United Way and its 50 partner agencies are doing their part to see that Salt Lake's problems are addressed. All assistance provided by United Way and its partner agencies is made possible by voluntary gifts of time and money from the community. To meet the community's needs, United Way of the Great Salt Lake Area is conducting its annual fund-raising campaign .
Teams conduct a formal examination of program outcomes, accounting and management practices.
This ensures that United Way funded programs meet critical needs and reflect the challenges and character of our local community. Together, the teams form a safety net, helping to prevent crisis from destroying lives forever and causing continued dependence on society. There is NO connection between the actions of United Ways in other communities and United Way in Salt Lake City. All funding decisions for United Way of the Great Salt Lake Area are independent from the policies of the other 1,400 United Way groups and the national trade association. The Board of Directors of United Way of the Great Salt Lake Area has voted to continue its support of the local Boy Scouts of America.