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South Salt Lake joins Wallace Foundation program to expand youth services
Summary
Promise Director Kelli Meranda said South Salt Lake is one of seven communities selected for the Wallace Foundation-funded 'Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents' program, which will run a design phase in 2026, a pilot in 2027 and full implementation from 2028 to 2031.
South Salt Lake has been named one of seven communities nationwide selected for the Wallace Foundation–funded initiative "Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents," Promise Director Kelli Meranda told the City Council on July 8. The cross-sector program focuses on improving out-of-school-time settings and youth development for ages 10–25, with particular emphasis on junior high and high school students.
Meranda outlined a phased approach: a design phase in 2026, a pilot phase in 2027, and full implementation projected for 2028 through 2031. She said the Digital Youth Network is administering a survey to local youth to identify service gaps and inform program design. Mayor Wood credited long-term staff efforts in securing the funding.
City materials for the program were incorporated by reference from the presentation and the Council recognized the multi-year process that led to the award. Council members did not record further questions on the item during the meeting.
