Search results for: “homelessness”
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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The Utah Homeless Conundrum: Salt Lake’s Unsheltered Not Able to Find Shelter while Winter Is Approaching
Driving around Salt Lake on a cold day I witnessed a series of desperate situations of unsheltered communities in peril.
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Why More Homeless Spending Is Resulting in More Homeless People
Most non-profit organizations receive funds from the government thanks to its taxing power. However, despite all this funding they fail to provide safe care to the very ones they are…
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Releasing Murderers in Utah Needs to Stop, Says Danielle Ahn
Danielle Ahn has a strong opinion about the ways in which far too many violent offenders are being released under current Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill’s office. These offenders…
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The $300 Million Utah Homeless Question
$200-$300 million is spent every year on Utah’s homeless services. Is this money reducing homelessness? Utah State Auditor with 36 years of experience says “No”.