Did you know…
- 38% of those currently homeless in Utah are families. (1)
- Many homeless families are afraid to go to a shelter because they don’t want to catch COVID. (2)
- The national moratorium for evictions was be lifted Dec. 31, 2020. (3)
- While LGBTQIA persons make up 5-10% of the overall population, they comprise 20-40% of the homeless one. (4)
- Between 2005 and 2015, the chronically homeless population in Utah was reduced by 91% with the Housing First initiative. (5)
One way to help is to volunteer or donate to the Road Home which assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County and along the Wasatch Front. Information can be found at theroadhome.org
There are many needs. Please see the link below, browse the website for ideas, or Click on the “Give” or “In-kind donations“. There you can find a list of current needs and addresses of the 3 shelters. They take slightly used items. If you are unable to deliver items contact Arleen Barrell at (801) 694-1283.