Solutions Utah

Children experiencing trauma during emergencies will receive special comfort kits distributed by SLC police and donated by Solutions Utah. Solutions Utah has funded 500 kits so far.

New York Times best-selling author Sam Quinones and Utah Governor Spencer Cox will appear jointly at our annual conference to discuss two of America’s most acute crises: drug addiction and homelessness. Save the date on your calendar now with more details to come!

On February 21st, The Other Side Village celebrated the ground breaking for the "Other Side Prep School" where individuals who are transitioning from chronic homelessness can learn, heal and prepare to build a better future.

This is the last week of the 2025 Utah Legislative Session! These are the bills we are in support of at Solutions Utah. What bills are you in support of?

The Garbett Award will be given annually to an individual who has performed quiet “out of the spotlight” service or work within the homeless industry. It seeks to honor selfless individuals who work tirelessly for the betterment of those experiencing homelessness, by changing and improving lives or creating innovative outcomes. You can now nominate candidates for the this award until March 31st: https://lnkd.in/eA9-zD_Y

Do you know someone who has demonstrated a clear commitment toward improving the vitality, safety and livability of communities in Utah, especially in the context of the current homeless crisis? You can now nominate a candidate for our Annual Community Leadership Award. The application closes March 31st: https://lnkd.in/ehtpPfA3

A 22-2 vote soars HCR 6 through the Senate and is now sitting for approval on Governor Cox's desk!

The health and vitality of Salt Lake City not only depends on finding solutions to our homeless crisis, but ensuring that other critical factors like cultural amenities, educational excellence, ease of mobility, quality healthcare, a clean environment, strong workforce and good governance are thriving. That’s why we’re supporting SB195 and urging you to contact the bill’s two sponsors today to express your support.

We had the opportunity to interview Senator McCay and ask him what he thinks the State of Utah can do, legislation wise, to solve the homelessness crisis. McCay is a co-sponsor on HB329, a Clancy bill.

Do you agree with Senator Balderre? Do you think that the current homelessness situation is unacceptable? Why or why not? Senator Balderre is co-sponsoring HCR6, a Clancy resolution!