Crossroads Urban Center

06/12/2026

Child and family homelessness in Salt Lake County, both sheltered and unsheltered, increased in this year's Point in Time count.

The number of homeless parents and children in Salt Lake County, both sheltered and unsheltered, increased in this year's Point in Time Count. https://mcusercontent.com/ff8df3c332fc29029d39f3be4/files/8130ac13-e741-6a92-aa95-9aabfe2789a1/PIT_Data_Preview_Presentation_2026.01.pdf

06/10/2026

We hope to see stories like this one about efforts to house, not arrest, homeless people before the 2034 Olympic Games.

to address homelessness. Advocates worry some cities will rely on a strategy of temporarily removing the homeless from areas where fans gather and games are played, rather than providing them with long-term housing. Such tactics have been seen in the past at large sports and political events worldwi...

06/08/2026

Taxing food makes affordability issues worse. It is a shame Utah is still on the list of 9 states that tax food.

In nine places around the U.S., families are paying more for the exact same food at the grocery store, even when the advertised price is exactly the same.

06/03/2026

The Trump Administration’s final rule implementing the new Medicaid work requirement makes major, last-minute policy shifts that will likely increase the number of people who are denied or lose health coverage

The Trump Administration’s final rule implementing the new Medicaid work requirement makes major, last-minute policy shifts that will likely increase the number of people who are denied or lose health coverage due to the requirement, while stymieing states’ ability to implement it on time.

06/02/2026

Every year Crossroads Urban Center organizes a free barbecue at the park for our clients, volunteers, supporters and friends. We invite candidates for state and local office to attend so they can talk to people involved with our services and learn about their concerns.

05/30/2026

How much do you know about our Westside Food Pantry?

05/29/2026

Five reasons your grandparents may be worried about becoming homeless.

05/29/2026

We encourage Senator Curtis to read this letter from Catholic Charities and the US United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explaining why Congress needs to invest more money in programs that address housing stability and homelessness:

May 21, 2026The Honorable Susan CollinsChairwomanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. SenateWashington, DC 20510The Honorable Patty MurrayVice ChairCommitte...

05/28/2026

We're hiring: Administrative Assistant for Information & Technology

Crossroads Urban Center is a private, nonprofit, community organization working on social justice issues by providing direct services, advocacy, and community organizing assistance to thousands of...