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More than money and housing is needed to solve the homeless problem in Salt Lake City
OP-ED | By Rick Graham – Chair, Solutions Utah Without persistent accountability and public safety, housing merely becomes warehousing and unenforced laws encourage lawbreakers. In

Innovative Solutions must be considered to have success
Editorial Opinion | By Jim Behunin To effectively address the growing number of unsheltered homeless individuals in Salt Lake City, innovative solutions must be explored.

Current Initiatives
Solving homelessness necessitates a clear and compassionate understanding of who the homeless individuals are, the factors that led to their circumstances, and the specific services

Pioneer Park Coalition rebranded to Solutions Utah
Director’s Corner | By Rick Graham Some have asked why the Pioneer Park Coalition rebranded to Solutions Utah. Our new name reflects a broader reach

Worth Reading
California Spent $17 Billion on Homeless. It’s Not Working. Wall Street Journal | June 2, 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Westfield mall blamed “rampant criminal activity”

Dale Keller and Rick Lewis join Solutions Utah Executive Board
Solutions Utah welcomes two new executive board members: Dale Keller, Area Supervisor, Salt Lake County Health Department’s Environmental Health Bureau, and retired SLCPD Captain Rich

Utah Homeless Council Strategic Plan on Homelessness
The Utah Homeless Council issued its strategic plan for homelessness on February 10th. The plan focuses on increasing affordable housing opportunities, making resource centers more

Solutions Utah’s Concerns with Utah Homelessness Council Strategic Plan
The severity and visibility of people living in destitution on the street of Utah is of significant concern. It is important that the State utilize

Homeless Resource Center Annual Reports Now Publicly Available
Thanks to Salt Lake City Councilmember Ana Valdemoros for making public the annual reports required for homeless resource centers. The reports are intended to provide