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Why Utah’s Homelessness Crisis Needs a Radical Solution: The Peer-Led Village That’s Succeeding Where Government Programs Fail
Utah’s homelessness crisis is getting worse, despite billions in taxpayer dollars spent on traditional solutions. But a bold, peer-led project in Salt Lake City is defying the odds, delivering life-changing…
“We’re Criminalizing Homelessness”: Utah’s Growing Crisis and the Need for Collaboration
In the heart of Salt Lake City, where the LDS Church sends aid to every corner of the globe, a growing humanitarian disaster is unfolding just blocks away. Homeless encampments…
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…
The Homeless Solutions Utah. Who Gets the Funding?
Discover why the most successful homeless programs, like TOSA, are achieving incredible 90% recovery rates without a dime of government funding. Learn about the controversial approaches that outshine state-funded efforts…
Who is Getting Rich From Failed Homeless Housing in Utah?
Why is no one asking questions about the sale of the property on North Temple and Redwood Road to the Larry H. Miller Company for their Power District? The original…
Hollywood A-list photographer Hired to Photograph Salt Lake City Homeless for “Dignity” Utah Stories Top 5 4/15/24
On today’s top 5 we discuss a new initiative called Protect Human Dignity which is focused on taking portraits of homeless.
Is The “Sexy Homeless Calendar” Personifying the Homeless?
Nomad Alliance run by CEO Kseniya Knizeva created a “Sexy Nomad Calendar”, the question is: is it exploiting the homeless or personifying them?
Will Shelters Be In Place To Ensure Homeless Survival In Salt Lake City This Winter?
Now with the proposed temporary 50 pods not having a partner, will homeless be left out in the cold for another winter in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City Plans Temporary Shelter to Combat Growing Homelessness Issue
Mayor Mendenhall announced a temporary shelter with 50 pod units at 300 South and 600 West. It appears to be a stop-gap measure.
Does A Homeless Industrial Complex Exist in Utah? New Numbers and Data Point to Facts
“The Homeless Industrial Complex” is a term used by some within the system, and lawmakers who criticize the spending with very little scrutiny over return on investment, or even a…
Mental Health Among Salt Lake City’s Homeless is Impacting Law, Order and Justice
Salt Lake City District Attorney Sim Gill Weighs in on the increasing problems of severe mental disorders among Utah’s Homeless.
Mental Health Crisis Causing Many to Become Homeless
Homelessness is a detrimental problem in Utah, and we’ve had many different guests on the podcast discuss this.
From Homeless Drug Addict to Homeless Advocate: The Moe Egan Story
Moe Egan comes on the Utah Stories podcast to discuss his inspiring story of starting out a homeless drug addict and now working for The Other Side Village.
Utah’s Homeless Pet Crisis: Ways You Can Help Homeless Pets
“Everyone wants to support an animal shelter with a no-kill status, so by adopting or fostering, you’re helping shelters like Salt Lake County Animal Services continue to be a no-kill…
The INN Between: A Model for Compassionate Homeless Care
Jillian Olmsted discusses The INN Between and the challenges of providing homeless the best affordable care.
Empowering Homeless Individuals: The Carol Hollowell Approach
Switchpoint Community Services started purchasing older hotels and then converting them into studio apartments. They are focusing right now in Salt Lake on the seniors and veterans the most vulnerable…