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A Fundraiser for Back-to-School

Posted on July 11, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

Backpacks and coats on hooks in a school classroom.

Back to school will be here before you know it. (Grabill Creative/Getty Images)

Think of this as your Hey Salt Lake community bulletin board: A dedicated space for volunteer opportunities, resources, fundraisers, and other ways to help your neighbors.

Day Won Fundraiser

This back-to-school fundraiser is on Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m. at 1531 S. 300 W. in Salt Lake City. Proceeds will go toward supplies for schools on the west side and the West High football team.

Jordan River Trail

Help clean up the Jordan River Trail on Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided but bring your own water bottle.

Reader-Submitted Volunteer Opps

“At St. Vincent de Paul, you can prep food for the meals they make, and you can help serve meals.” — Marilyn B.

“I thought I would let you know about the Back to School day that Common Thread is organizing on Aug. 10. Common Thread is an organization that supports teens impacted by foster care and similar lived experiences. They are looking for volunteers. People can donate their skills (hair stylists, nail techs, barbers, make up artists) or goods (school supplies, hair products, hygiene products), and general donations for the work they do!” — Emina A.

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