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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…
300 Million Spent on Utah Homelessness Resulted in More Homelessness?
In this episode of Utah’s Stories, host Rich discusses the issue of affordable housing and interviews Joseph Grenny, the founder of The Other Side Academy. This non-governmental organization helps drug…
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…
Former Mayor Rocky Anderson on Salt Lake City’s Rise in Homelessness
Former Mayor Rocky Anderson on Salt Lake City’s Rise in Homelessness And the Treatment of Homeless People By Current Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall.
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.
Homeless Voices Need to Be Heard
Rio Grande “Homeless Island” campers talk about what the city could be doing right now to get them into jobs and off of the streets.
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…
Homeless Population Forces Prominent Business to Leave Downtown Salt Lake City
Salt Lake homeless population forces Southam Gallery, a 40-year-old local business to relocate from Downtown to a less desirable location.