Gerladine E. King Women's Resource Center

Geraldine E. King Women's Resource Center

Providing emergency shelter to women experiencing homelessness in the Salt Lake Valley.

The Geraldine E. King Women's Resource Center provides emergency shelter to 200 women experiencing homelessness in and around Salt Lake City every night. Beyond providing safe emergency shelter, this facility provides essential basic needs such as meals, clothing, hygiene items, a place for women to wash clothes and shower, as well as being a welcoming environment for companion animals.

If you are interested in a Volunteers of America, Utah speaker, or a presentation please email Dan Benshoff at dan@voaut.org. Tours have currently been suspended on account of COVID-19. Check back at a later date to sign up for a tour. 

If you are interested in attending a Neighborhood Advisory Council Meeting, please click here.

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    Eligibility

    Women, 18 years or older, that are experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City may access emergency shelter at the Geraldine E. King Women's Resource Center.

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    How to Enroll

    Call the Homeless Connections Hotline at 801.990.9999 for bed availability. Or inquire about availability in person at 131 E 700 S, or at the Weigand Center at 437 W 200 S.

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    Hours of Operation

    The Geraldine E. King Women's Resource Center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    Serve a meal in our kitchen, sort donations, and more. Make a difference in your community today.

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    Neighborhood Advisory Council Meetings

    Neighbors and surrounding businesses gather to discuss challenges, successes, and goals for the Women's Resource Center. Notices will be posted at least 10 days in advance of each quarterly meeting.

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Are you a property owner looking to fill units?

Do you want to be part of the solution to end homelessness? You can help by bringing currently unsheltered individuals and families in as tenants at your properties.

Potential support from VOA can include:

  • Ongoing case management for your tenant(s)
  • Guaranteed rent
  • Pre-vetted clients for programs

Contact us today for more information:
housingrelations@voaut.org

For intake inquiries please contact the Homeless Connections Hotline
Phone: 801.990.9999
info@homelessutah.org
For tours and speaker requests please contact Dan Benshoff
Phone: 801.363.9414
dan@voaut.org