Rescue Mission of Salt Lake Needs Help Rebuilding Lives as Homelessness Spikes

Homelessness in Utah has increased by 18% in the past year with nearly 1,000 people each night living on the streets. The privately funded Rescue Mission of Salt Lake and their northern Utah facility Ogden Rescue Mission are sheltering and feeding those who come through their doors. But just as important, their programs address the root causes of homelessness to transform lives. In this episode, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Executive Director Chris Croswhite who shares how the compassionate faith-based organization helps people "work their way out of homelessness." Because the Rescue Mission is wholly supported by tax-deductible donations and contributions from the community, that support is needed now more than ever at RescueSaltLake.org.

Utah Weekly Forum is a weekly community affairs conversation about the growing and changing needs, resources, and issues affecting the diverse people and communities along the Wasatch Front mountains, within Salt Lake City, and beyond. Utah Weekly Forum is hosted and produced by Rebecca Cressman, KSFI Midday Radio Personality in Salt Lake City.  The interview program is broadcast Sunday evenings on FM100.3, KSFI Radio at 11:00pm and on 103.5 FM on Sunday mornings at 5:30am. You can reach Rebecca with questions and show ideas at Rebecca@FM100.com.