In The News
2023
A remarkable woman in our community: Kathy Bray, abc4.com, April 5, 2023
Kathy Bray, a remarkable force helping Utah's most vulnerable, abc4.com, March 16, 2023
NBA All-Star connects entertainment with a commitment to social impact, NBA.com, February 21, 2023
Worker Shortages are Utah’s New Normal. Is the Falling Utah Birth Rate to Blame?, Utah Stories, January 15, 2023
2022
5 deaths in SLC’s frigid outdoors prompt an emergency action to expand homeless shelters, Salt Lake Tribune, December 20, 2022
Salt Lake Valley’s homeless shelter system holding strong as winter weather drives surge in demand, Salt Lake Tribune, December 17, 2022
How will Salt Lake City manage rise of homeless camps amid growing need?, KSL, August 22, 2022
How to help people experiencing homelessness during the intense heat, Fox 13's The Place, July 22, 2022
Volunteers of America hand out water bottles, sunscreen to unsheltered in Salt Lake County on hot July days, Fox 13 NOW, July 21, 2022
Temporary Salt Lake City homeless shelter closed 1 month after opening due to staffing crisis, KSL, February 15, 2022
Volunteers needed to open 100 beds ready for Salt Lake homeless, KSL, January 20, 2022
2020
Got curds? Dairy producers spreading holiday cheer and kindness, KSL, December 6, 2020
The Warmth of Help: How to help the homeless in Utah this holiday season, Fox 13, December 2, 2020
In our opinion: Winter is here, and Utah’s homeless need help, Deseret News, November 29, 2020
Could these Texas solutions help Salt Lake’s homeless? A look at the ‘most talked about neighborhood’ in the country, Deseret News, November 21, 2020
The Road Home named as new operator for homeless resource center in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Tribune, October 30, 2020
Masked GREENbikers Ride for Charity, Salt Lake Magazine, October, 29, 2020
SLC mayor warns about sliding back to 'orange' restrictions for COVID-19, Fox 13, September 30, 2020
Maud’s Cafe is open for takeout, The Salt Lake Tribune, September 20, 2020
Maud’s Cafe, a job training program for homeless youth, reopens, ABC 4, September 14, 2020
Health Department cleans up homeless encampments amid protests, Fox 13, September 10, 2020
GREENbike announces equity program: GREENbike Go Pass, Utah Pulse, August 7, 2020
Triple Digit Temperatures In Utah Pose Health Risk For People Who Have More Trouble Beating The Heat, KUER, July 31, 2020
SLC Ballpark residents: City-run portable toilets a 'band-aid' on homelessness, crime, Fox 13, July 30, 2020
Salt Lake County celebrates opening of new home for young adults experiencing homelessness, Deseret News, July 8, 2020
Food Truck Face Off, Salt Lake City Weekly, July 8, 2020
2020 Food Truck Face Off Month presented by Discover, KCPW, July 7, 2020
Food Pantries, Local Resturants Working To Connect Utahns With Food, Utah Public Radio, June, 13, 2020
COVID-19 forces reduction, temporary closure of some homeless services in Salt Lake County, new data shows, The Salt Lake Tribune, June 10, 2020
The Rebound: Volunteers needed as pandemic continues, Fox 13, May 22, 2020
Live coronavirus updates for Thursday, May 21: Utah announces two deaths; Summit and Wasatch counties move to yellow status, The Salt Lake Tribune, May 22, 2020
KCPW Presents: The Front Lines of COVID-19, KCPW, April 10, 2020
County organizes outreach teams for unsheltered, homeless during coronavirus crisis, KUTV2, April 6, 2020
Homeless system may face further strain with closure of the temporary Sugar House shelter later this month, Salt Lake Tribune, April 2, 2020
SL County Health Dept. Reaching Out To Homeless Populations, KSL, April 1, 2020
Despite coronavirus, earthquake, officials still closing homeless overflow shelters April 15, Deseret News, April 1, 2020
Here’s how you can help Volunteers of America in addressing needs of homeless during coronavirus outbreak, ABC4, March 19, 20202
Homeless Shelters Keep Guests Less Than Six Feet Apart, But Implement Measures to Stop COVID Spread, KUER, March 17, 2020
Potential case of coronavirus among local homeless population, ABC 4, March 15, 2020
When Nonprofits Refuse to Play: Shelter Providers Sit it Out in Utah, Nonprofit Quarterly, March 6, 2020
New homeless resource centers facing 'emergency' $3 million shortfall, Salt Lake Tribune, March 5, 2020
A united effort: Intermountain Healthcare working with communities to address opioid use disorder, ABC 4, March 5, 2020
Who will run homeless resource center? Board to weigh options for future, KSL, February 27, 2020
Pay it Forward: Kind Like Kamree Foundation spreads kindness to honor a daughter's legacy, KUTV 2, February 27, 2020
Intermountain HealthCare working with communities to address opioid use disorders, KSL, February 14, 2020
After seeing naloxene save a life, mayor stresses importance of overdose reversal drug, KSL, February 12, 2020
Salt Lake City's Homeless Relocation Plan Backfires, Invisible People, February 2020
Maud's Cafe helps at-risk youth, Fox 13, February 1, 2020
Survey aims to count entire Utah homeless population, Salt Lake Tribune, January 24, 2020
Catholic Community Services won't renew its contract this summer to operate one of three new homeless resource centers, Salt Lake Tribune, January 24, 2020
Salt Lake County annual homeless count to provides resources to individuals in need, KUTV 2, January 23, 2020
Salt Lake City Council approves temporary Sugar House homeless shelter, Deseret News, January 17, 2020
Unsheltered: Homelessness in Utah, KCPW, January 15, 2020
VOA of Utah says it's desperately in need of volunteers, Salt Lake Tribune, January 15, 2020
Utah's homeless homeless community and activists respond after protests and arrests, Salt Lake Tribune, January 13, 2020
Amazon donated $30,000 to Volunteers of America Utah, Salt Lake Tribune, January 8, 2020
Here's what Amazon promised Utah in 2019 and what it has delivered, Salt Lake Tribune, January 8, 2020
2019
Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle Restaurants and Red Hanger are delivering warm clothes and cash to 13 charities for Christmas, UtahPolicy.com, December 23, 2019
Guest opinion: To solve homelessness, we need capital and talent, Deseret News, December 18, 2019
How to actually help the homeless and others in need this winter, KSL, December 18, 2019
Could 2020 bring the full expansion of Medicaid to Utah?, Mash Viral, December 12, 2019
New Community Program Helps Patients with Opioid Use Disorders Transition from Hospital into Addiction Treatment Centers Quicker, Digital Journal, December 11, 2019
Amazon Presents Volunteers of America, Utah with $30K donation to fight homelessness, ABC 4, December 11, 2019
Program assists patients with opioid use disorders transition from hospital to treatment, Fox 13, December 10, 2019
Partnership fighting addiction hopes to heal both bodies and minds, Deseret News, December 10, 2019
Utahns still have time to make a donation to VOA's holiday drive, Salt Lake Tribune, December 10, 2019
Help the homeless and those struggling this winter with Warm Bodies, Warm Souls, ABC 4, December 3, 2019
St. Ambrose Ladies Group collecting items for homeless youth, Intermountain Catholic, November 29, 2019
Here's what to do if you're homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless in Salt Lake County, KSL, November 28, 2019
This is what you should do if you have no home in Salt Lake County, Mash Viral, November 28, 2019
Volunteers of America centers give Utahns an opportunity for growth, Salt Lake Tribune, November 27, 2019
Utah's new homeless centers linger at capacity days after closure of downtown shelter, Deseret News, November 26, 2019
Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle Restaurants and Red Hanger team up for annual Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Coat Drive to benefit 13 Utah charities, Utah Pulse, November 18, 2019
'Candy Cane Corner' store helps families in need for the holiday season, ABC 4, November 15, 2019
Rep. McAdams sponsors bill to prioritize suicide research, Salt Lake Tribune, November 8, 2019
New suicide prevention bill hits home for one Lehi mother, ABC 4, November 8, 2019
Salt Lake City Councilman Charlie Luke trailing opponent Dan Dugan by just five votes, Salt Lake Tribune, November 6, 2019
Collaboration for solar power at centers part of 'historic reset' in Serving Utah's homeless, KSL, October 28, 2019
Form of a Girl Unknown at Salt Lake Acting Company, ABC 4, October 28, 2019
Unsheltered: Homelessness in Utah, KCPW, October 23, 2019
Salt Lake City's Homeless Shelters Are Filling Up Quickly And Calling For Donations, KUER, October 18, 2019
Homeless service providers call for donations moving into cold winter months, Salt Lake Tribune, October 18, 2019
Utah homelessness groups seeking warm donations ahead of winter, KSL, October 18, 2019
Homeless advocates ask community for donations as winter approaches, Fox 13, October 18, 2019
Period rally pushes for more accessible tampons, pads with no sales tax, Salt Lake Tribune, October 16, 2019
Utah's new homeless centers already turning away women in 'startling' early strain on system, KSL TV, October 14, 2019
Salt Lake City's new resource center for homeless women is already full and overflowing, Salt Lake Tribune, October 14, 2019
'No room for me': New SLC homeless women's resource center is already at capacity, ABC4, October 14, 2019
'Form of a girl unknown' gets into all the gory details of growing up, Salt Lake Tribune, October 13, 2019
Volunteers Help Utah Homeless Community Brace for Early Freeze, Deseret News, October 11, 2019
Salt Lake Acting Company Premieres FORM OF A GIRL UNKNOWN, Broadway World Salt Lake City, October 10, 2019
Volunteers Help Homeless Prepare For Colder Temperatures, KSL TV, October 9, 2019
Maud's Café Serves More Than Coffee, Utah Stories, October 1, 2019
Six Intermountain Healthcare Caregivers Honored as 2019 Healthcare Heroes, Digital Journal, September 30, 2019
Women no longer allowed at downtown homeless shelter as part of transition to new facilities, Fox 13, September 25, 2019
Young adults gathering to offer theology, prayer and fun, Intermountain Catholic, September 13, 2019
2019 HEALTHCARE HEROES, Utah Business, September 6, 2019
FOOD TRUCK GATHERING BENEFITS CHARITY, Utah Business, September 6, 2019
Salt Lake Fought Crime and Drugs for its Homeless Population, With Little Plan for Housing, Bitterroot Magazine, August 23, 2019
Shelter For All, Salt Lake City Weekly, August 14, 2019
Citizen Revolt: Aug 1, Salt Lake City Weekly, July 31, 2019
Inside Utah's new homeless centers: How will they be different?, Deseret News, July 31, 2019
How Mark Miller Subaru is helping you ‘Leave Your Mark’ at the DIY Festival, Fox 13, July 30, 2019
Utah homeless service providers put out call for volunteers ahead of big move to three new resource centers, Salt Lake Tribune, July 17, 2019
Volunteers, donations needed at three new homeless resource centers in Salt Lake Co., Fox 13, July 17, 2019
Utah homelessness providers issue 'major' call for volunteers ahead of resource center openings, Deseret News, July 18, 2019
Pioneer Park Coalition worries about losing ‘everything we’ve worked so hard for’ with homeless service transition delay, Salt Lake Tribune, July 1, 2019
Don’t-miss Summer Food and Drink Events, Salt Lake Magazine, June 25, 2019
Update: Combat Homelessness While Attending BOMA 2019, Buildings, June 25, 2019
New homeless resource center for women opens in Salt Lake City, ABC4, June 21, 2019
Closure of downtown homeless shelter delayed again, Salt Lake Tribune, June 15, 2019
Opening of Salt Lake homeless resource centers pushed back, ABC4, June 14, 2019
SLC women’s resource center to open this summer, Fox 13, June 14, 2019
New Salt Lake City women's homeless shelter almost ready despite wet spring, Fox 13, June 10, 2019
Enter to win a Subaru Forester from Mark Miller Subaru South Towne at their community event, Fox 13, June 10, 2019
Suba Bleu co-hosts The Place ahead of Mark Miller Subaru’s upcoming donation to five charities, Fox 13, June 3, 2019
Why America Can't Solve Homelessness, HuffPost, May, 19, 2019
Giving back: 8 hours with a homeless center volunteer, KSL, May 15, 2019
New Utah program continues effort to provide housing for Salt Lake's homeless, Deseret News, April 29, 2019
New Utah program continues effort to provide housing for Salt Lake's homeless, KSL, April 29, 2019
Teens serve homeless youth, Intermountain Catholic, April 26, 2019
Salt Lake City provides $112K to launch program to house individuals with mental illness, KSL, April 9, 2019
Salt Lake City provides $112K to launch program to house individuals with mental illness, Deseret News, April 8, 2019
New program to stabilize individuals with mental illness, ABC4, April 8, 2019
Utah's Sikh community observes Vaisakhi festival under the Capitol rotunda, Deseret News, April 6, 2019
Salt Lake City to provide housing for mentally ill, KUTV, April 5, 2019
Giving Back, Utah Business Magazine, April 4, 2019
Professional organizers are taking on a big task in Utah, Fox 13, March 22, 2019
Former addict gives back with day of service, ABC4, March 18, 2019
Diocese offers Holy Week mission for young adults, Intermountain Catholic, March 15, 2019
COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE BETWEEN BYU AND VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SUPPORTS HOMELESS YOUTH, BYU, March 6, 2019
RADIOACTIVE: JANUARY 25, 2019, KRCL, January 25, 2019
Volunteer Count Of Homeless Population Underway In Wintry Salt Lake County, KUER 90.1, January 25, 2019
Asleep in the snow: Utah volunteers count homeless living on streets, Deseret News, January 24, 2019
Transition of downtown homeless shelter to resource centers scheduled for Fall, ABC4, January 23, 2019
Maud's Café Turns 1, Salt Lake City Weekly, January 23, 2019
Transition team announces timeline of shift from Road Home to new resource centers, KUTV, January 23, 2019
Harm reduction and opioid overdoses (rebroadcast), KCPW, January 27, 2019
Homeless advocates step up efforts to help during bitter cold, KSL Radio, January 2, 2019
As temperatures plummet, Utah’s homeless populations brace for the cold, Fox 13, January 1, 2019
2018
Sharing the Love with Suba Bleu, Pets in the City Magazine, December Issue
Volunteers of America Utah will need 10,000 pairs of underwear in 2019, Salt Lake Tribune, December 22, 2018
Young Utah adults leave homelessness and couch surfing to restart their lives in these transition homes, Salt Lake Tribune, December 22, 2018
‘We Need to Do More’, City Weekly, December 21, 2018
Candy Cane Corner Store Provides Opportunity for Families in Need to Purchase Gifts for Others, ABC 4, December 14, 2018
Mark Miller Subaru Selects Two Hometown Charities to Share the Love With, Fox 13, December 10, 2018
This dancer’s dream came true when he joined Ballet West. Now he pays it forward with homeless and LGBT young Utahns, Salt Lake Tribune, December 9, 2018
How Mark Miller Subaru is Sharing The Love, Fox 13, December 6, 2018
To help the needy, go through charities — don’t give handouts on the street, officials say, Salt Lake Tribune, December 5, 2018
Candy Cane Corner offers a 'dignified,' 'empowering' Christmas shopping experience, Salt Lake Tribune, December 1, 2018
Candy Cane Corner para los más necesitados, Telemundo Utah, November 29, 2018
Closed in 2014, a Utah detox center that invites kids to stay with their recovering mothers has reopened its doors, Salt Lake Tribune, November 26, 2018
Tribune editorial: Experience counts for new homeless providers, Salt Lake Tribune, November 19, 2018
Who will run Utah's new homeless centers? The Road Home will operate the largest, Deseret News, November 15, 2019
Speaking on Business: Candy Cane Corner, Zions Bank, November 16, 2018
New details about Salt Lake County's three homeless resource centers announced, abc4, November 15, 2018
Operators picked to run Utah’s three new homeless resource centers, which are expected to open next summer, Salt Lake Tribune, November 16, 2018
2016
From Homeless Runaway To Attorney And Advocate, Nicole Lowe Tells Her Story , KUER October 14, 2016
Critical Mass: How did Salt Lake get to this state of homelessness? Deseret News, October 10, 2016
Mayor: SLC and county crackdown on Rio Grande crime 'not business as usual'. 2kutv.com, September 29, 2016
Major police action underway in Salt Lake City's homeless district. Gephardt Daily. September 29, 2016
Dozens arrested in crime crackdown in Rio Grande neighborhood. Fox 13 News. September 29, 2016
From teen runaway to advocate: Attorney shares her story as she serves homeless youths. ksl.com / Deseret News, September 18, 2016
Formally homeless mother now an attorney helping youth in need. Fox 13 News. September 18, 2016
Connecting homeless to benefits takes patience, a listening ear, advocates say. Deseret News, August 30, 2016
New homeless shelter sites could be picked by November. Fox 13 News, August 23, 2016
Homeless commission starts to home in on new shelter locations. Deseret News, August 23, 2016
Drug Recovery Revolution Coming to Utah. Good4Utah.com / ABC4, August 15, 2016
Can Salt Lake County plan meet emergency shelter needs of homeless? Deseret News, August 10, 2016
In our opinion: Local leaders' take on homeless problem necessary first step. Deseret News, August 6, 2016
Stakeholders: Can homeless reform plan reduce shelter demand? Deseret News, August 3, 2016
A real plan to help the homeless rises in Utah. Deseret News, July 31, 2016
Rio Grande neighborhood more unsafe than its ever been. Deseret News, June 22, 2016
In our opinion: New shelter, resources offer help to homeless youths. Deseret News, June 3, 2016
New Youth Resource Center is a Celebration of Hope and Possibilities. Deseret News, May 24, 2016
Volunteers of America Opens Salt Lake Youth Resource Center. Salt Lake Tribune - May 25, 2016
New Hope for Homeless Utah Teens. ABC4 News - May 24, 2016
VOA Youth Resource Center Opens New Bigger Facility in SLC. Fox 13 News - May 24, 2016
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RadioActive. KRCL - May 24, 2016
New Homeless Youth Shelter Opens in Salt Lake City. Channel 2 - May 23, 2016
2015
Is 500 West Salt Lake City's new Pioneer Park? Salt Lake Tribune, July 28th 2015
Volunteers of America respond as homeless population shifts to other areas in SLC Fox 13 News, July 24th 2015
Volunteers of America see increase of homeless families on SL streets KUTV, July 24th 2015
Volunteers of America' aims to connect with, help Salt Lake's homeless Good4Utah, July 23rd 2015
More homeless people are choosing to camp along downtown streets Deseret News, July 22nd 2015
Prefieren Acampar Telemundo July 2015 (Spanish)
Construction Begins on Youth Homeless Shelter in Salt Lake City KUER August 27th 2015
Volunteers of America to open new resource center for homeless youth in Salt Lake City Fox 13 , August 30th 2015
Ground to be broken Thursday afternoon for 24/7 homeless youth resource center with 30 shelter beds Deseret News, August 26th 2015
After Millions in donations, homeless youth center finally under construction KUTV, August 25th 2015
Is 500 West Salt Lake City's new Pioneer Park? Salt Lake Tribune, July 28th 2015
Volunteers of America respond as homeless population shifts to other areas in SLC Fox 13 News July 24th 2015
Volunteers of America see increase of homeless families on SL streets KUTV, July 24th 2015
Volunteers of America' aims to connect with, help Salt Lake's homeless Good4Utah, July 23rd 2015
More homeless people are choosing to camp along downtown streets Deseret News, July 22nd 2015
Prefieren Acampar Telemundo July 2015 (Spanish)
2014
Wind and cold temperatures 'absolutely brutal' for Utah's homeless, Deseret News, December 2014
News Youth Homeless Shelter to Break Ground Early Next Year, KUER 90.1, December 2014
Volunteers of America-Utah's homeless youth resource center inching closer to reality, Deseret News, December 2014
Volunteers help those without homes weather the storm, Fox 13 News, Novemeber 2014
Project Uplift provides resources for homeless, others at risk, KSL News, November 2014
Project Uplift provides resources for homeless, others at risk, Deseret News, November 2014
Beyond A Place To Sleep, New Facility Helps Homeless Youth Transition, Utah Public Radio, November 2014
Salt Lake's homeless youth getting some help, hope, 2 Utah News, November 2014
Fundraising underway for facility to serve homeless youth in SLC, Fox 13 News, November 2014
Ways you can help the homeless as winter approaches, KSL News, October 2014
Bud Bailey Apartment Community celebrates grand opening, KSL News, September 2014
Improvements in, around Pioneer Park a work in progress, Salt Lake mayor says, Deseret News, August 2014
Street Engagement Team pounds the pavement to help the homeless, Deseret News, August 2014
SLC officials work with businesses to build home for homeless, Fox 13, August 2014
Library lifeguards: Volunteers of America buoy downtrodden, The Salt Lake Tribune, July 2014
Police pledge crackdown on downtown crime, The Salt Lake Tribune, May 2014
9 Pillars Project raises awareness about homeless youth through public art, Deseret News, May 2014
9 Pillars Project aims to help homeless youth, KSL News, May 2014
Doorway to hope: A transition home for homeless young men, The Salt Lake Tribune, May 2014
Homes for the Homeless: Utah's efforts to get more people off the streets, 4 Utah, May 2014
New home gives hope to homeless young men, Fox 13 News, April 2014
New facility helps homeless young men transition to self-sufficiency, Deseret News, April 2014
Salt Lake Library reaching out to the homeless, 4 Utah, April 2014
Counting the invisible homeless on the streets of Salt Lake County, The Salt Lake Tribune, January 2014
Annual count of Utah's homeless underway, Deseret News, January 2014
2013
Cold snap a real threat to the homeless, The Salt Lake Tribune, December 2013
Volunteers of America brave the cold to lend a helping hand, 4 Utah, December 2013
Utah students work with Volunteers of America to help homeless youth, Fox 13 News, December 2013
Cold Snap Threatens Homeless Youth in Utah, KSL News, December 2013
Volunteers prepare Salt Lake City's Candy Cane Corner store, The Salt Lake Tribune, December 2013
KSL Give Back: Ways to give and receive Christmas help, KSL News, November 2013
Candy Cane Corner 'store' helps families in need for the holidays, Fox 13 News, November 2013
Battling human trafficking in Utah, 4 Utah, November 2013
Runaway chooses transient lifestyle; VOA tells of risks, dangers, KSL News, November 2013
Transition Home offers support for homeless youth, KSL News, November 2013
Outreach Helps Homeless Beat the Heat, Deseret News, July 2013
New Public Education Campaign Touts 'Smarter Way' to Help End Homelessness, Salt Lake City Department, June 2013
Mayors of Salt Lake County Ready to Fund Help for the Homeless, Deseret News, May 2013
Adult Detoxification Center Expands Due to Pressing Need, The Salt Lake Tribune, Jan. 2013
Homeless Teens Struggling to Find Warmth in Winter, Fox 13 News, Jan. 2013
2012
Homeless Youth in Need of Warm Clothing, Food During Holiday Season, The Salt Lake Tribune, Nov. 2012
Blind 'Wonder Dog' Helping Recovering Addicts See Clearly, KSL News, March 2012
Press Kit - Transition Home for Young Men
2009
More Teenage Runaways, CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, by Seth Doane, Dec. 2009