Project Bridge: Utah's New Homeless Initiative
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Lanny Outcalts journey from homelessness to shelter site manager inspired Utahs new Homeless Coordinator, Tyler Clancy, to launch Project Bridge. This initiative, approved by the state board, aims to provide treatment, mental health care, and permanent housing to 687 people in winter shelters over the next 100 days. The plan shifts $2.1 million from other funds and adds $900,000 from partners to keep shelters open and drive people to open recovery spots. Lawmakers approved $45.6 million in total funding, a 51% increase in yearly homeless services funding, focusing on outcomes like reducing crime repeaters among the chronically homeless. City leaders in Salt Lake City and South Salt Lake expressed optimism, agreeing to match every state dollar. This marks a shift from housing-first basics to full interventions, with Outcalt calling it a game-changer for connecting people to the support that truly transforms their lives.
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