In celebration of NBA Jersey Day, we’re recognizing the partnership behind one of our key student initiatives. United Way of Salt Lake is proud to be an NBA Foundation grantee, and that support helps make Promise Student Advocates possible, pairing Utah high school students with caring adult mentors who help them navigate school, postsecondary planning, and life.
We’re grateful to the NBA Foundation for investing in Utah students, and to our community partners for their leadership and support.
Promise Student Advocates
Promise Student Advocates aligns the efforts of existing mentorship and student navigation services including Mentor 2.0 through Big Brothers Big Sisters Utah, Check & Connect through Granite School District, and AmeriCorps-supported mentoring. As of August 2026, 637 students are receiving mentorship support through Promise Student Advocates.
Promise Student Advocates and other Promise initiatives are powered by United Way of Salt Lake.
Case Study
“From Connection to Completion: Advancing High School Graduation in Salt Lake City”
High school graduation is a key milestone on the path to economic mobility. This case study explores how Promise Student Advocates is improving high school graduation rates in our community.
This video and case study were made by our national partner, StriveTogether. StriveTogether is a national network of community partnerships that bring together neighbors, including youth and families, nonprofits, businesses, schools and more, to work toward a future where youth can thrive in their communities.
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