HUMAN DIGNITY
Utah Man Rebuilds Life After 13 Stabbings and Addiction
After years of addiction and homelessness in Salt Lake City—and surviving a brutal stabbing—Jeffrey Kaiser Plante finds hope and purpose at The Other Side Academy, where recovery meets real change.
When Suburban Dreams Turn Toxic: A Utah Mom’s Opioid Nightmare
She had the house, the kids, the picture-perfect life. But behind closed doors, Marci Slough was unraveling. In a state obsessed with appearances, her transformation from suburban mom to heroin…
Homelessness, Housing, And The Truth Behind The Crisis
Salt Lake City’s homeless crisis exposes a web of broken systems and missed opportunities. One man is taking a stand, pushing back against bureaucracy with practical solutions and grassroots ideas.…
The Bench That Changed Brian Billmeyer’s Life
Brian Billmeyer’s life spiraled into addiction and homelessness until he found himself on a bench at The Other Side Academy. That moment marked the beginning of a journey toward accountability,…
Utah’s Homeless Crisis: Repeating California’s Mistakes?
Salt Lake City’s homeless crisis isn’t just growing—it’s spiraling out of control. Millions are being funneled into so-called solutions, yet addiction, crime, and chaos dominate the streets. Why is Utah…
The Other Side Village: A Bold Answer to Homelessness?
Brian shouldn’t be alive today. Years of addiction and homelessness had pushed him to the brink, leaving little hope for survival. Today, he stands as a testament to transformation, coaching…
Millennials and Gen Z in Utah: Challenges, Housing Crisis, and Hope for 2025
Unaffordable housing, skyrocketing living costs, and mounting debt—Millennials and Gen Z in Utah are at a crossroads. Will bold solutions reshape their future, or will apathy and outdated policies hold…
The Broken Non-Profit System Behind Utah’s Homelessness Crisis
Can Utah’s proposed 30-acre homeless campus truly solve the state’s homelessness crisis, or is it another costly experiment doomed to fail? At a recent town hall, experts debated innovative solutions,…
From Addiction to Success: Dylan Gibson’s Transformation at The Other Side Academy
How one man transformed from a hardened life of a homeless, heroin-addicted criminal to becoming a strong, self-reliant construction manager.
Public Homeless Campers in Salt Lake City Will Be Seeing More Police Presence
Public camping on the Jordan River Parkway Trail in Salt Lake City has become a contentious issue, balancing the needs of homeless individuals with the preservation of public space. Despite…