Homeless Resources
Elizabeth Weiler and Waverly Golden
Companies around Utah offer free Thanksgiving meals and more
The Miller Foundation, Crossroads Urban Center, and Ken Garff are all offering Thanksgiving meals and other services for Thanksgiving.2 months ago
Mark Jackson
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Memphis NAACP pair to help mothers
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Memphis NAACP are partnering to launch "MyBaby4Me" to help new and expecting mothers.2 months ago
Chris Jacobs
Lack of overflow beds may lead to pressure on existing homeless shelters
Across the city, homeless shelters are expected to have a shortage of overflow beds as temperatures drop. Shelters are not yet at capacity though.3 months ago
Jessica Lowell
Wyoming police say homeless people aren’t being forcibly sent to SLC on buses
Despite a recent story in a newspaper, Wyoming police say they don't have the authority to bus homeless people to Salt Lake City, or any other location for that matter.3 months ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Utah philanthropists discuss resources for teens experiencing homelessness
Utah's philanthropists have worked together for teens experiencing homelessness to create resources throughout the community.3 months ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Christmas Box Charity calls on Utah’s communities
SALT LAKE CITY — One charity, Christmas Box International, provides Christmas for about 2,500 at-risk children. This year, they are calling on Utahns to help. “Safety isn’t seasonal,” said Richard Paul Evans, founder and chair of The Christmas Box International in a press release. “We serve children 365 days a year and need to make […]3 months ago
Adam Small
City Council votes to advance tiny-home village on Salt Lake City’s west side
A new tiny home village, built by the Other Side Acadamey, will house roughly 400 to 450 people on Salt Lake City's west side.3 months ago
Mark Jones
Eviction filings on the rise in Utah, compared to this time last year
The Rental Housing Association of Utah says eviction filings in Utah saw a 46% increase in the first six months of this year as compared to the same time in 2021.4 months ago
Mark Jones
Layton High’s Teen Resource Center set to open Wednesday
A Teen Resource Center will open Wednesday at Layton High School. It will be the fifth such school in the boundaries of Davis School District.4 months ago
Mark Jones
Iron County organizations receive funding for affordable housing
In an effort to create more housing, two Iron County organizations have received a $6 million grant as part the American Rescue Plan. Funding for the grant also came from Utah Office of Homeless Services.5 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Millcreek’s new homeless shelter brings concern for some
The vacant Calvin Library in Millcreek will act as a overflow homeless shelter. Some of the city's residents worry about the move.5 months ago
Waverly Golden, Aimee Cobabe
Heat waves bring concerns for heat-related illnesses and the homeless population
Record-breaking heat waves have caused an abundance of heat-related deaths among the homeless.7 months ago
Jacob Rueda
South Salt Lake Mayor says resources are available for those seeking shelter.
South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood says resources are available for those who need help finding shelter so that they do not occupy vacant buildings.10 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Everyone can do something to help, says advocate for homeless in Utah
Utah homeless advocated Pamela Atkinson said there are actions we can all take to help provide assistance to the unsheltered.10 months ago
Martha Harris
The pause on building more homeless shelters in Salt Lake is extended
City council members decided they need more time to assure an equitable distribution of homeless shelters in Salt Lake City.10 months ago
Paul Nelson
VA Secretary says Salt Lake City working to ease veteran homelessness
Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough says Salt Lake City homeless vets need help.11 months ago
Paul Nelson
Homeless camp cleared in Salt Lake, camp residents believe they should have been left alone
A homeless camp cleared in Salt Lake City has residents saying they should have been left alone.11 months ago
Paul Nelson
Labor shortage still hurting homeless shelters, advocates say they can’t just hire the people who stay there
Homeless shelters are hurting from labor shortage, advocates say hiring people who stay there isn't as easy a solution as it sounds.12 months ago
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