Homelessness
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…
Tai Chi and Transformation: Bernie Hart’s Bold Solution to Utah’s Homelessness Crisis
“They’re not resistant; they’re underserved,” says Bernie Hart, challenging misconceptions about homelessness. For over a decade, his free Tai Chi program in Utah has provided a space where individuals failed…
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 Will bold solutions reshape their future, or will apathy and outdated policies hold…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 Redemption: A Salt Lake City Story of Hope and Recovery
At just 15 years old, Robbie Myrick was using hard drugs and heading down a path of destruction. By 19, he was facing federal charges. Today, he’s a coach at…
From the Streets to Empowerment: Tiffany Blair’s Journey of Survival and Transformation
Tiffany Blair once described her life as using her body like an ATM to survive on the streets. From a childhood spent under viaducts to repeated stints in jail, she…
From Felon to Founder: How Rocky Rebuilt His Life After 12 Felony Convictions
By the age of eight, Rocky was already using drugs, and by his twenties, he had 12 felony convictions and had spent years behind bars. His future seemed sealed. But…
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…
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…
Affordable Housing in Utah is Increasingly Out of Reach
Affordable housing no longer exists in Utah unless you are sleeping outside or live in government-subsidized housing. The average home in Utah now sells for well over $500K, making ownership…
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…
Are Low Income Apartments in Downtown Salt Lake Deteriorating?
On today’s top 5, are low income apartments in downtown Salt Lake are deteriorating, videos of Pauline Downs reveal.
What Candice McCray’s Death Says About The Unsheltered Situation in SLC
With temperatures freezing cold last winter many passed away including Candice McCray, but what actually happened?