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Utah County focused on providing shelter for those in need this winter

By Ethan Porter
January 17, 2024 12:00 AM
Individuals experiencing homelessness in Utah County will soon have a warm place to stay this winter after a new bill passed in the 2023 legislative session requires larger counties to provide shelter during the coldest winter nights.
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Featured

Light through the darkness: Jordan Peterman and his angels

By Lynnette Mcconkie
December 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Holding the door tightly, a seven-year-old boy did as he had been taught; he asked the police who came to his door whether they had a search warrant or not. They did not, so he immediately shut them out.
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Featured

How will development in Provo impact the homeless?

By Karina Andrew
April 29, 2021 12:00 AM
Utah County’s population is increasing, and its cities are bracing for continued development. As Provo officials plan for growth, what will happen to the city’s homeless population?
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COVID-19

Good news Thursday: Opera singer volunteers at hospital, tiny homes help homeless people

By Ally O'Rullian
March 18, 2021 12:00 AM
Soprano steps in to help COVID-19 patients
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Campus News

Homeless woman found dead on campus

By Gabrielle Shiozawa
December 22, 2020 12:00 AM
The body of a homeless woman was found under a tree Monday just south of the LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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Local

Homeless housing and services altered because of COVID-19

By Jenny Goldsberry
April 21, 2020 12:00 AM
Homeless shelters and services in Utah are still open with some operational changes in light of COVID-19.
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Local

Habitat for Humanity’s International Day of Prayer and Action inspires community to serve

By Natalie Baugh
September 15, 2019 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity builds homes, but this weekend they're also building faith by hosting an International Day of Prayer and Action.
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Local

Utah's homeless depend on camping

By Saul Marquez
November 20, 2017 12:00 AM
Bikes, coolers and other items are found in a homeless camp in Provo Canyon. Some of Utah's homeless men and women have made Provo Canyon and other local canyons their home in recent years. (Saul Marquez)
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Metro

Transient camps pose complex problems for Utah County

By Saul Marquez
November 20, 2017 12:00 AM
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Campus News

BYU students tackle homelessness in social innovations competition

By Jillian Argento
November 09, 2017 12:00 AM
From left: BYU MBA students Rachel Whitlock with her daughter Allison, and Dan Sisco, Ryan Adkins, Shawn Merrill, and Lava Mae Senior Director of Programs and Impact Kris Kepler pose with the $3,000 check they won for finishing first in the Ballard Center's Social Innovations Solutions Competition. The winners were announced on Nov. 3. (Jill Piacitelli)
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Local

Annual Day of Prayer event emphasizes importance of home

By Camille Baker
September 19, 2017 12:00 AM
The Sanabria family are the recipients of this year's Habitat for Humanity blitz build. From left: Kelsie, Lucy, Destiny and Amanda Sanabria will move into their new home on Sept. 22. (Dani Jardine)
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Local

Homelessness affects students, children

By Anne-Greyson Long
June 28, 2017 12:00 AM
Amayrani Gonzalez is a junior at BYU. She gets good grades, is active on campus and is never caught without a smile. Her friends said she is loved by everyone and her parents couldn't be more proud of her.
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Local

Provo homeless seek understanding, compassion

By Tyler Stevenett
June 23, 2017 12:00 AM
From left: Shaun Glazier and Wayne Seeley, two homeless individuals living in Utah County, stand by their tents. Former Provo City Council member Steve Turley said homeless individuals deserve to be shown true Christian kindness. (Tyler Stevenett)
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Capital West News

Utah's homelessness doesn't have to be hopelessness

By Kalli B White
February 21, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- Gov. Herbert, R-Utah, rallied alongside Utah's service organizations and invited all citizens to 'step up' and donate money on their tax forms in behalf of the homeless throughout the state.
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Healthy Living

'Housing First' program fights chronic homelessness in Utah

By Austin Tenny
November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Many homeless persons are victims of circumstance, illness and trauma from violence or abuse. Utah leads the nation with its success in programs helping reduce the state's homeless population. (Department of Workforce Services)
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Local

One man's story of homelessness in Provo

By Katherine Orgill
March 24, 2015 12:00 AM
Anthony Perkins, 38, is a recovering alcoholic and resident at the Food and Care Coalition. The coalition houses residents who were formerly homeless to help them be rehabilitated back into society. (Katherine Orgill)
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Local

Bowls for Humanity to combat Utah County homelessness

By Katherine Orgill
March 13, 2015 12:00 AM
The Food and Care Coalition of Provo will host its ninth annual Bowls for Humanity fundraiser on March 20.
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Local

Chronic homelessness drops as general homelessness spikes

By Kurt Hanson
January 15, 2013 12:00 AM
They can be spotted on the street corner or sitting on a bench, but more frequently, they're not even noticed.
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