homelessness

The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, Oct. 19, 2021.

Salt Lake City parks could see the presence of park rangers in the future. That has some community members concerned about what that means for homeless people living at parks.

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, Oct. 13, 2021.

The Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness is still looking for places to put emergency overflow beds for unsheltered people during the winter.

One of the biggest challenges the homeless community faces is unemployment. A new culinary program aims to give people the experience they need to find employment and improve their circumstances.

A Utah legislative committee is expected to vote Tuesday afternoon on funding for an overflow homeless shelter in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. The project has some community members concerned about safety.

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, August 18, 2021.

Around 50 people gathered Tuesday to memorialize those who died homeless. Their remains were kept in cremation boxes and have yet to be collected by family members.

Mendenhall called on the state to help the Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness create 300 more shelter beds by December.

Salt Lake City recently announced the proposed location for a new tiny home community for unsheltered people. But some community members worry the development itself could further ostracize people experiencing homelessness.

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, July 28, 2021.

The latest Utah news from Friday evening, July 2, 2021.