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'Code blue' movie nights offer refuge from cold for Utahns experiencing homelessness
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:35 p.m.
Unsheltered Utah is hosting "code blue" movie nights this week as winter weather hits the Wasatch Front.
New expansion at St. George homeless shelter helps southern Utah families in need
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Feb. 16 - 2:47 p.m.
Switchpoint, a St. George homeless shelter and community resource center, opened a new 16-unit expansion for southern Utah families in critical need.
'Blindsided' by new homeless campus, west side lawmakers want a seat at the table
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 5:03 p.m.
As Utah leaders weigh building a 1,300-bed homeless services campus in northwest Salt Lake City, two lawmakers worry their constituents are being left out of the process.
Volunteers walk Jordan River Trail for Point-in-Time homelessness count
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 8:01 a.m.
The yearly Point-in-Time Count aims to figure out where and how federal funding is needed to help the unsheltered population.
Overnight count seeks to touch base with Utahns experiencing homelessness
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 12:00 p.m.
The Road Home is taking a new approach to ensure more families are identified during Salt Lake County's upcoming Point-In-Time Count.
Advocates call for lawmakers to spend more on affordable housing to fight homelessness
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:11 p.m.
Advocates and lawmakers called for more funding for housing and homeless services during a rally ahead of the upcoming legislative session Thursday.
Mobile clinic strives to help homeless in Ogden with nonemergency needs
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:35 p.m.
The Ogden Fire Department's new mobile outreach clinic began its service this week, aimed at homeless populations around the city, especially those who don't go to area shelters.
Logan warming center seeks funding for more staff as winter demand increases
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 6:32 p.m.
Leaders of the William A. Burnard Warming Center in Logan say they need $20,000 for additional staff as demand increases.
'Makes no sense': Democratic officials stress opposition to 1,300-bed homeless shelter at forum
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 6:27 p.m.
Four Democratic Utah lawmakers stressed their opposition to the proposed 1,300-bed homeless shelter sought by Gov. Spencer Cox at a west-side legislative forum.
Weber County shelter to serve as homeless warming center; search continues for permanent site
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 7:15 a.m.
The dining hall at a Weber County homeless shelter will serve as an emergency warming center this winter as officials continue the search for a permanent site.
Grantsville porch pantry keeps hope and support afloat, despite recent winds
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:00 p.m.
The Porch of Hope Food Pantry in Grantsville perseveres amid damage from recent wind storms.
Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 23 - 6:15 a.m.
President Donald Trump's overhaul of federal homeless services faced a setback on Friday that could jeopardize Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's top priority for 2026: funding Utah's massive central homelessness campus.
'Stamp Out Suicide': How a Utah man is using a newspaper to save lives
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 6:13 a.m.
Through his nonprofit, Stamp Out Suicide, Kris Cottrell helps people experiencing homelessness across Davis and Salt Lake counties.
Compassion and dignity: Community gathers in Salt Lake City to honor homeless lives lost
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 10:10 p.m.
An annual candlelight vigil was held Thursday to honor the many Utahns who died experiencing homelessness.
Is Miami the key to solving homelessness, criminal justice issues in Salt Lake County?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 12:00 p.m.
Salt Lake County leaders hope a former Florida judge who helped turn around Miami-Dade County's criminal justice system can help them address growing public safety issues.
'It is our problem': Gail Miller donates $10M to bolster Salt Lake homeless services
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 3:08 p.m.
Gail Miller plans to donate $10 million to Shelter The Homeless, with most of it going to capital improvements for the Gail Miller Resource Center and other area shelters.
Switchpoint in Tooele spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree fundraiser
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 11:03 a.m.
A Christmas fundraiser aims to help people in the Tooele community who are experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Annual clothing drive delivers warmth to Utah's needy as winter approaches
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 9:29 a.m.
A statewide clothing drive amassed more than 500 bags of winter gear for Utah's most vulnerable.
Cox requests that Utah spend $50M on homeless issues in upcoming budget
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 4:07 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed 2027 fiscal year budget includes money that could go toward the construction of a proposed 1,300-bed homeless services campus in Salt Lake City.
How a phone call turned into 40 years helping homeless people
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 30 - 9:00 p.m.
After four decades, Zions Bancorporation chairman and CEO Harris Simmons is stepping down as chairman of Shelter the Homeless but will remain on the board
'Great day to give back': Homeless Utahns served Thanksgiving meals, more at Rescue Mission
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Nov. 26 - 7:03 p.m.
The Rescue Mission of Salt Lake on Wednesday welcomed hundreds of homeless Utahns for its annual Thanksgiving banquet.
Hope and a hot meal: 5K meals served to Utahns experiencing homelessness at annual event
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 24 - 10:30 p.m.
The Miller family and local leaders served Thanksgiving meals for people experiencing homelessness during an annual event on Monday.
Larry H. Miller Company annual Thanksgiving event about more than serving meals
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 1:05 p.m.
Larry H. Miller uttered a phrase before he died in 2009 at age 64 that has stayed with the family and the billion-dollar company he built.
Utah has a grand vision for homeless campus, but plan's ambiguity sparks concern
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 9:03 p.m.
The Office of Homeless Services requested state funding for a 1,300-bed homeless services campus, but several groups have concerns about the project as it moves forward.
