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More than a Dozen Tenants Have Died at the Magnolia Apartments
Two sources at the Magnolia Apartments, claim they were heralded as being a “safe, housing-first, community.” But the $16.4 million facility with 54 units has become much different than the…
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.
Candid Conversation with Mayoral Candidate, Angel Castillo
Angel Castillo, an Ogden mayoral candidate, is introduced as someone with a plan to address the lack of affordable housing for working-class residents.
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…
Rocky Anderson on the Homeless Crisis in Salt Lake City
On the Utah Stories Show, we discusses the issue of homelessness and affordable housing with Rocky Anderson, former Mayor of Salt Lake City, who is currently running for Mayor again…
The Rising Cost of Addiction in Utah
Business owners on Main Street in Salt Lake City and 25th Street in Ogden are affected by drug use. However, drug usage is a complex issue; fixing it would take…
Why Should We Care About the Homeless in Utah?
The homeless in Utah, and all over the United States are dying at an astounding rate. At least fifteen people have died in Salt Lake City due to both, cold…
Why is “Housing First” Homes to the Homeless Proving to Be A Failure in Utah?
Why are Salt Lake City’s public housing initiatives under the “Housing First” Banner proving to be such a dismal failure since 2016?
Green Phoenix Farms Helps Homeless Women Get off the Streets
Green Phoenix Farms assists homeless women in getting off the streets and into productive roles by growing fresh produce at their farm in SLC.
Six Progressive Utah Women Making Waves
In honor of Women’s History Month, Utah Stories is celebrating Utah women by naming some of the most influential women in the Salt Lake area.
The Majority of Utah’s Unsheltered Want to Work. What’s preventing them?
70% of Utah’s homeless tell Utah Stories that they would like to work. However, government policies disincentivize it.
Is Salt Lake City Covering Up Homeless Deaths?
The Situation For the Homeless Remains Dire “Nobody Wants to Step Up” says Ty Bellamy Ty Bellamy’s journey to becoming one of Salt Lake City’s most recognized homeless advocates has…
A Look at Tenement Housing as Opposed to Government Housing
Crossing the Chasm From Homeless to Productive Citizen. How free-markets could succeed where the government has failed.
How to Help Your Local Community In Utah
If you live in Utah and want to make a difference here are a few things you can do such as getting an online mental health masters degree.