We bring together businesses, nonprofits, cities, and faith groups to help communities—like the State of Utah and FranklinCovey to expand Leader in Me to 40+ schools in our focus areas.
Our civic partnerships create long-term upward mobility, sustained efforts, and help strengthen existing community infrastructure.
People are the glue that keeps a community thriving and connected. Supported with resources, neighbors helping neighbors can be easier and more joyful.
The work of building strong communities in Utah isn’t possible without the support of donors and partners. By matching resources and funds with neighbors, faith communities, and service-minded corporate partners, we can work together to make a little go a long way.
To make lasting, vital change in Utah’s most in-need neighborhoods, participation and collaboration from local nonprofits, municipalities, and businesses are essential. Change must be created from the inside out, and local leaders are best positioned to know what their neighborhoods need.
We need donors and partners who can help support efforts with:
Cities Strong Foundation exists to help connect partners. Sometimes the most unlikely pairings have the best opportunity to make a difference. If you are a business, nonprofit, church, or service organization, there are so many programs in Utah that need your help. We are focused on creating inclusive partnerships to improve neighborhoods along the Wasatch Front.
We are:
• Focused on the coordination of resources
• Civic-minded, nonpartisan foundation
• A bridge between institutions and neighbors
We are not:
• A direct-service non-profit
• A political organization
• A short-term program
We focus on supporting existing nonprofits – not duplicating or replacing their efforts.
Cities Strong Foundation is working to improve the factors that drive opportunity and intergenerational success. In Utah, where you live can make a huge difference in your life expectancy, personal and professional success, and mental health outcomes. Supporting high-need neighborhoods is about more than pride and nice parks; it’s about helping people live better and longer.
We are lucky to work with the most amazing people and partners in Utah, and we’re eager to work with you. If you are interested in serving communities in Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Ogden, Layton, Provo, Orem, and Santaquin, reach out today!
It’s as easy as reaching out. Contact us to share your needs, resources, or ideas.
All kinds! We work closely with Utah nonprofits, corporations, small businesses, faith communities, service organizations, cities, and more. We are looking to partner with foundations focused on collective impact and upward mobility in local Utah communities.
We help corporate partners seeking meaningful community engagement find opportunities best suited to their employees, workforce skills, and resources.
Partner and donor funds are invested directly into neighborhood-level impact across our targeted communities—supporting the individuals at Community Resource Centers, homeowners and neighbors at Days of Service projects, leadership programming in schools, family stabilization efforts, and legal clinics for new neighbors. Cities Strong Foundation works with cities, schools, nonprofits, and volunteers to align these resources in key ZIP codes, ensuring funds strengthen existing organizations and produce measurable improvements for families and neighborhoods.
We are focused on holistic, place-based integration of resources and support. It’s not just about volunteers, housing, faith collaboration, or emergency services. We weave it all together in specific neighborhoods that need it most.
myHometown is an initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, supported by church facilities, funding, and volunteers.
Cities Strong Foundation (CSF) is a separate, independent nonprofit. Donations to CSF are not donations to myHometown, and no funds are transferred to or subsidize the Church.
We share a unified purpose and geography, and believe in strengthening the work of volunteers—regardless of entity. CSF works alongside myHometown and many other nonprofit and community partners to fund neighborhood projects, programs, and direct support for homeowners and individual beneficiaries.
myHometown is an initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Decisions about where it operates are made by the Church, typically in partnership with cities through a formal agreement.
Cities Strong Foundation is a separate, independent nonprofit. While we do not determine where myHometown expands, we can help facilitate conversations with local leaders and partners to explore opportunities.
We focus on shared geography and unified purpose—bringing together cities, nonprofits, and community partners to strengthen neighborhoods and support volunteer-driven efforts where alignment and resources exist.
The effort is community-wide and interfaith, with no proselytization, and focused on strengthening neighborhoods. We have grown from one city to seven in a short time, and expansion depends on local partnerships and available funding.
