a division of the Utah Department of Community and Culture
- Utah Style Magazine, Winter 2008, “Lofty Goals: An Apartment Community for the Homeless Melds Modern Urban Design with Social Grace,” by Heather Simonsen
Sunrise Metro opened in April 2004. Owned and
operated by the
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City,
the property features 100 studio units for single men and women. Holiday dinners, movie and bingo nights and other events take place in the spacious community room. Residents plant the back garden every spring. Job training, case management, relapse prevention, educational support, mental health counseling and family reunification services are all provided on-site.
580 South 500 West, Salt Lake City, UT
Marka Turner, Director
801-746-7686
Housing Opportunities, Inc. and the Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake are partners in Grace Mary Manor. The property was named after the late Grace Mary Gallivan who, along with her husband Jack, formed Crusade for the Homeless, a charitable foundation that provides seed funding for homeless housing.
This property features 84 studio apartments for chronically homeless single men and women. Residents enjoy a rich array of activities, including yoga, animal therapy, game day and resident/staff barbecues. Free health screenings are offered along with 24-hour case management. Residents are encouraged to participate in the building’s management via a monthly Resident Advisory Board.
19 West Gregson Avenue, South Salt Lake City, UT
Janiece Olsen, CSW, Services Coordinator
801-284-4490
