Urgent Call to Action: Help Combat Homelessness in Salt Lake City

Homelessness in Salt Lake City remains a pressing issue, with thousands of individuals in desperate need of assistance. Violent attacks against those living on the streets are on the rise, adding urgency to the situation.

With your support, we can provide much-needed protection to the homeless in Salt Lake City, ensuring they can sleep safer at night. Our aim is to offer these vulnerable individuals a refuge from the dangers of street living.

As of August, 2024 the average price of a home in Salt Lake City is $546,393.49 (zillow.com.)

As of August, 2024 the average rent in Salt Lake City is $1,725.00 per month (renthub.com)

Salt Lake City Homelessness Statistics

Between 2007 and 2022, Utah's Total homeless population increased by 18% and the unsheltered population increased by 179%. (NAEH 2023)

Shockingly, 2,096 of these individuals are unsheltered, facing the harsh realities of life on the streets (NAEH 2023).

e Utah Homeless Management Information System (UHMIS) revealed a 10% increase in the count of individuals experiencing homelessness for the first time and a 5% increase among those who have experienced homelessness multiple times (UHMIS 2023).

In the 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) count, Utah witnessed a concerning increase in the number of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Chronich homelessness comprising 27% of the homeless population.

Of the people who experienced homelessness in Utah last year, 22% were under age 18. (U.S. Census Bureau 2023)

These people need your help. The homeless situation in Salt Lake City is continuing to get worse. We are seeing violence to these people increasing with not enough help from the government. Your donation can help someone sleep safer tonight and save them from abuse.

Homelessness can be caused by

Family violence

Mental health issues

Physical health issue e.g. accident at work and bills mount up

Loss of employment, under-employment or inability to gain a new job

Limited housing / rental stress

Drug and alcohol addiction (which can occur AFTER being homeless)

Traumatic Experiences

Homelessness can stem from various factors, either individually or in combination. It might occur when someone relocates to a new area, loses their job, and lacks support to recover. Sometimes, it's as simple as being unable to afford housing.

Regardless of the cause, homelessness can impact anyone at any time. Even the smallest life change can lead to losing everything in an instant. It's a precarious situation with uncertain outcomes for those living on the streets.

No matter the reason, Americans sleeping rough require immediate shelter to survive.

These individuals urgently need your assistance. The homeless crisis in Salt Lake City requires immediate action. Your donation can offer someone a safer place to sleep tonight and shield them from further harm.

Backpack Beds SAVE LIVES

Backpack Bed for Homeless partners with homeless services across America to distribute our study proven Backpack Beds to street sleeping homeless without shelter.

We are a 501(c)3 charity that relies on the support of everyday Americans to help give back safety to people living on the streets. Your donation can help someone survive a night on the streets by protecting them from the harsh weather climates that can happen at night.