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Dec 19, 20240 min read
Local community leaders launch campaign to craft the Salt Lake County Immigrant People's Agenda
On Monday, November 6, 2023, 100 leaders from Comunidades Unidas’ base launched their campaign, aiming to create a Salt Lake County...
Community BLOG
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Services for Health and Safety in 2023
In September, we celebrated the independence days of many Latin American countries, giving us the opportunity to connect with our...
Community BLOG
Dec 31, 20232 min read
Building Power Within Our Communities
On November 6, 2023, an assembly of 100 grassroots leaders of Comunidades Unidas announced the start of their campaign, which at its core...
Community BLOG
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Breaking News: Comunidades Unidas honored as UnidosUS Affiliate of the Year in Chicago
For over 10 years Comunidades Unidas/Communities United (CU) has been an affiliate of UnidosUS, the largest Hispanic advocacy and civil...
Community BLOG
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Strengthening Hispanic and Latinx Communities
Tobacco consumption in the Hispanic community is often the result of the intentional focus of the tobacco industry into our community....
Community BLOG
Nov 20, 20235 min read
Our Executive Director Received the 2023 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader Award
To honor nonprofit leaders who go above and beyond to serve their organizations and communities, the Utah Nonprofits Association...
Community BLOG
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Community BLOG
Sep 14, 20220 min read
Comunidades Unidas: Celebrating 23 years of community organizing and service
This year Comunidades Unidas will be celebrating our 23rd anniversary. After more than two decades of serving the community, we have...
CU Team
Sep 1, 20222 min read
❤ LOVE BELONGS TOGETHER CITIZENSHIP RALLY!
Join Us this Feb 14th.
CU Team
Feb 11, 20221 min read
CU Later! An Update from Programs Director
Dear Community Partners, After 11 years of working at Comunidades Unidas, I wanted to share with you that I decided to step down from my...
Community BLOG
Dec 2, 20212 min read
The National Association of Community Health Workers has awarded Yehemy the Equity & Visionary Award
Take a look at the virtual ceremony giving the award to our Programs Director, Yehemy Zavala Orozco:
Community BLOG
Sep 20, 20211 min read
Help Comunidades Unidas Reach Our Fundraising Goal of $2,200 for 22 Years!
This year marks 22 years of Comunidades Unidas. Come celebrate Comunidades Unidas' 22 anniversary at Little City’s Beer Garden this...
Community BLOG
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Comunidades Unidas 22nd Anniversary
Join our team on September 4 at Little City's Beer Garden. This family-friendly event provides our team the chance to relax and reconnect...
Community BLOG
Aug 25, 20212 min read
Comunidades Unidas Welcomes the First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden!
Comunidades Unidas en colaboración con la Representante Angela Romero tuvo el honor de dar la bienvenida a la Dra. Jill Biden al Westside...
Community BLOG
May 6, 20211 min read
CU and our Program Director, Yehemy Zavala Orozco have been recognized on Womxn’s History Month!
In honor of Women/Womxn’s History Month, the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs is highlighting the stories of frontline advocates...
Community BLOG
Mar 30, 20211 min read
Let CU Find a Good Home For Your Stimulus Check
Dear Friends and Supporters of Comunidades Unidas, Comunidades Unidas is on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis, working hard to...
leonelnieto
May 6, 20201 min read
Immigrants are Human Too!
It has not been easy. The battle to stop the collaboration between the Salt Lake County Jail and Immigration and Customs Enforcement has...
leonelnieto
May 6, 20201 min read
leonelnieto
May 1, 20200 min read
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