Miller family donates $10-million dollars to help the homeless

SALT LAKE CITY — In a major move to help homeless resource centers in Salt Lake County, The Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation donated $10 million on Thursday to keep one of the homeless centers running. The donation is going to the non-profit group "Shelter the Homeless," they work with several of the homeless shelters in Salt Lake County, including the Gail Miller Resource Center in Salt Lake's Ballpark neighborhood. The money is making sure the center with the Miller family namesake stays open. Gail Miller made that announcement Thursday morning alongside the Salt Lake City Mayor, and leaders of local homeless advocates, and others.The $10-million dollars matches the largest donation the Shelter the Homeless group has ever received, also made by the Miller Family Foundation back in 2019. As Gail Miller said it reflects their family's commitment to helping the homeless get back on their feet, giving them a place they can rely on when they're in need. "This money will ensure that the facility continues to evolve, it will continue to improvement and serve as the gateway for individuals who are seeking a fresh start," said Gail Miller, The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Chair. The money will help the Gail Miller Resource Center keep up its programs, improve security, and provide ongoing maintenance for the building. Gail Miller mentioned helping the homeless is something deeply rooted their families' values. You see that in their donation.