The Other Side Academy

10/11/2026

05/11/2026

GLOW UP ALERT: AMBER!

When Amber first walked through the doors of The Other Side Academy, she came straight off the streets, broken, hopeless, and lost. She had no idea what her future would look like, but she knew something needed to change.

Fast forward to today, and Amber is a completely different young woman! She's become someone we can count on, a leader in our community, and a responsible young lady who shows up for herself and others.

Amber is now a Crew Boss at our Thrift Boutique and has made the incredible commitment to stay for a FOURTH YEAR to continue growing, learning, and becoming the best version of herself.

From hopeless to hopeful. From lost to leading. Amber is living proof of what happens when someone puts in the work and refuses to give up on themselves.

Way to go, Amber! We are so proud of the woman you've become and can't wait to see what's next!

04/11/2026

PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION!

At The Other Side Academy, we don't expect perfection. We expect progress.

Change doesn't happen overnight. It happens one decision, one lesson, and one day at a time. There will be mistakes, setbacks, and hard days, but what matters is how we respond, what we learn, and whether we keep moving forward.

We aren't trying to become perfect people. We're working to become better versions of ourselves than we were yesterday.

It's not about where you started. It's about how far you've come and where you're headed.

That's what the whole-person change process is all about.

02/11/2026

Call today to start your change journey! 801-953-0409

29/10/2026

This week, we want to give a HUGE shoutout and thank you to our resident Adult Probation & Parole officer, Mr. Pedroza!

Not only does Mr. Pedroza do an incredible job in his role, but he genuinely cares about the people he serves. He understands that true change goes far beyond simply staying out of trouble. It's about becoming a better person, taking accountability, and going through the Whole Person Change process.

Mr. Pedroza doesn't just see someone's past. He sees their potential and believes in their ability to build a better future.

We are incredibly grateful to have someone who shares our passion for changing lives as part of the TOSA family.

Thank you, Mr. Pedroza, for going above and beyond, believing in second chances, and helping us continue our mission of saving lives and serving others!

28/10/2026

Carter Evans is showing the world what it means to live the TOSA way!

Now in his workout phase, Carter is working out in the community, earning a paycheck, saving money, and putting everything he's learned at The Other Side Academy into action.

But it's about so much more than having a job. It's about living with integrity, setting healthy boundaries, being accountable, and showing up for others. Carter is proving that the real work doesn't stop when you leave the Academy. It's about taking those principles into the real world and living them every single day.

We're proud of the man Carter has become and can't wait to see what his future holds!

Keep leading by example, Carter!

23/10/2026

Recently, our women had the opportunity to hike Mount Timpanogos, and the experience was a powerful reminder of what life at The Other Side Academy is all about.

Just like climbing a mountain, changing your life isn't easy. There are steep hills, obstacles, moments of exhaustion, and times when you want to turn around and give up. But you keep putting one foot in front of the other, leaning on the people beside you, and pushing forward.

The view from the top is worth every difficult step it took to get there.

That's what we do here at The Other Side Academy. We climb together, we push each other, and we prove that no matter where you started, you can reach heights you never thought possible.

You alone can do it, but you can't do it alone.