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Child and family homelessness in Salt Lake County, both sheltered and unsheltered, increased in this year's Point in Time count.

The number of homeless parents and children in Salt Lake County, both sheltered and unsheltered, increased in this year's Point in Time Count. https://mcusercontent.com/ff8df3c332fc29029d39f3be4/files/8130ac13-e741-6a92-aa95-9aabfe2789a1/PIT_Data_Preview_Presentation_2026.01.pdf

We hope to see stories like this one about efforts to house, not arrest, homeless people before the 2034 Olympic Games.

Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup to address homelessness. Advocates worry some cities will rely on a strategy of temporarily removing the homeless from areas where fans gather and games are played, rather than providing them with long-term housing. Such tactics have been seen in the past at large sports and political events worldwi...

Taxing food makes affordability issues worse. It is a shame Utah is still on the list of 9 states that tax food.

Most places have abolished grocery taxes, but these 9 states are still charging them In nine places around the U.S., families are paying more for the exact same food at the grocery store, even when the advertised price is exactly the same.

The Trump Administration’s final rule implementing the new Medicaid work requirement makes major, last-minute policy shifts that will likely increase the number of people who are denied or lose health coverage

Administration’s Last-Minute Restrictions Likely to Worsen Impact of Medicaid Work Requirement The Trump Administration’s final rule implementing the new Medicaid work requirement makes major, last-minute policy shifts that will likely increase the number of people who are denied or lose health coverage due to the requirement, while stymieing states’ ability to implement it on time.

Every year Crossroads Urban Center organizes a free barbecue at the park for our clients, volunteers, supporters and friends. We invite candidates for state and local office to attend so they can talk to people involved with our services and learn about their concerns.

How much do you know about our Westside Food Pantry?

We encourage Senator Curtis to read this letter from Catholic Charities and the US United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explaining why Congress needs to invest more money in programs that address housing stability and homelessness:

Joint Letter to Congress on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 (May 21, 2026) May 21, 2026The Honorable Susan CollinsChairwomanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. SenateWashington, DC 20510The Honorable Patty MurrayVice ChairCommitte...

We're hiring: Administrative Assistant for Information & Technology

We're hiring: Administrative Assistant for Information & Technology Crossroads Urban Center is a private, nonprofit, community organization working on social justice issues by providing direct services, advocacy, and community organizing assistance to thousands of...