Partners


Supporting Partners

Community Partners

Partnership Best Practices


Supporting Partners

Our partners are the cornerstone of our success, playing a vital role in driving our mission forward. Through strategic collaborations, we work together to create impactful programs, foster innovation, and strengthen community support. This page highlights our valued partners and the incredible contributions they make toward building a brighter future. Join us in celebrating these partnerships and explore opportunities to collaborate with us. Together, we achieve more.

Refugee Services Office – Dept. of Workforce Services

Mid Atlantic Arts -Walking Together

Salt Lake County – Zoo, Arts & Park 

Salt Lake County – Health Department 

Salt Lake City Arts Council 

Arts, Culture & Entertainment – Office of the Mayor 

Promise South Salt Lake (PSSL)

South Salt Lake Arts Council 

South Salt Lake City Government 

University of Utah Community Champion Program

University of Utah Goff Strategic Leadership Institute

University Neighborhood Partners


Community Partners

Our community partnerships are essential to the work we do at CBS. By collaborating with organizations across the region, we exchange resources, uplift one another’s programs, and expand opportunities for the communities we serve. Whether through shared space, letters of support, funding collaborations, or joint initiatives, these partnerships help us build a stronger, more resilient community.

  1. Columbus Adult Education & Youth Programs
  2. International Rescue Committee
  3. Asian Association of Utah – Refugee & Immigrants Center
  4. Utah Nonprofits Association 
  5. Hartland Community Coming Together
  6. Rising Together Coalition
  7. Nepalese Association of Utah 
  8. Nepalese Non-Resident Association 
  9. Utah Refugee Connection
  10. South Sudanese of Utah
  11. Lifting Humanity 
  12. Serve Foundation

Partnership Best Practices:

  • Establish a shared vision & purpose
  • Define roles & responsibilities
  • Build trust & mutual respect
  • Maintain consistent communication
  • Create mutual benefits
  • Develop clear goals & measurable outcomes
  • Share resources responsibly 
  • Faster community engagement
  • Address conflict early & professionally
  • Promote sustainability 
  • Celebrate successes & recognize contributions
  • Ensure accountability & ethical practices
  • Examples of strong partnership activities:
    • Joint community events & cultural programs
    • Shared training & workforce development initiatives
    • Collaborate on grant applications
    • Cross-referral systems for client services
    • Research & evaluate collaboration
    • Shared advocacy & public awareness campaigns