Utah has adopted a new, cost-effective strategy for combating homelessness. Born from research showing that, above all, the homeless need homes, it entails moving people off the streets, and from publicly-funded institutions of care, directly into permanent, affordable apartments with supports.

Housing as a solution to homelessness may seem obvious. But only recently has federal policy endorsed the approach with states like Utah leading the way.

The Plan
Think ending homelessness is impossible? Think again.  More »

HousingWorks in Your Community
Utah's plan to end chronic homelessness is statewide; elsewhere efforts are limited to a major city or county.  More »

Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.  More »

Publications/Research
How many people are currently homeless in Utah? It's one of the most common questions and, until recently, one of the toughest to answer.  More »

 

Special Thanks to Volunteers and Sponsors

HousingWorks is more than a philosophy. It's a call-to-action involving the work of volunteers, bankers, developers, elected officials, religious leaders, public employees, advocates for the poor and social workers statewide.

This Web site was made possible by professionals who donated their design expertise and photographs. The HousingWorks logo was created by David Vandivere, Lead Designer at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Photographs were provided by Utah photographer Suzanne S. Wille.