Pastor Shawn Clay of Salt Lake Mission walks the talk. As the Executive Director, he and his team…read morelive out the scripture from James 1:27 which says, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." Not only does Salt Lake Mission provide food, clothing, and shelter to the homeless, they also offer residential rehabilitation for those who are struggling. Celebrating 30 years in 2023, Salt Lake Mission is a non-profit church-based ministry to help our community transition out of poverty. They provide crisis intervention, counseling, and help folks with job placement. This year, they are holding the 8th annual "Mardi Bra" on March 8 to honor International Women's Day. They have been collecting feminine hygiene products, clothes, and toiletries for distribution to those in need. So if you're looking to make a difference in your community, please consider contributing to the Salt Lake Mission. Here are some additional events coming up that you may want to support: April 9, 2023 - Easter Celebration May 14, 2023 - Mother's Day Celebration June 16, 2023 - Juneteenth BBQ June 18, 2023 - Father's Day Celebration July 15, 2023 - Putting for Pencils Charity Golf Tournament They are truly doing God's work by providing for those in need. God bless you all.

They were no help in just getting clean clothes. I called and stayed on the line for the operator…read morebecause he didn't know and just gave me another shelter's number. Called again and they told me to park at Walmart with the nearest one is 3 miles away.

Every year we make sure to donate and The Road Home is a local charity that provides shelter and…read moreclothing to people who need assistance. It makes us happy knowing we can make a positive impact on people's lives by donating our gently used clothes and shoes. Parking is easy and the people who work at the front desk and donation collections area are helpful. There is another location in Salt Lake City so we were grateful to discover this location too so that we can help more folks. Consider this location when you are looking for a local charity to donate!

I think The Road Home is an organization that goes above and beyond helping people in need. I have…read morebeen blessed in my lifetime with always having a roof over my head and food in my stomach. If that were to stop, I am glad that there is a place for me to go to be safe, warmed, and cared for. If you are one who is reading this for possibly donating to a good cause, I HIGHLY recommend The Road Home.

I've worked for this Utah Youth Village for almost 15 years now. I love the mission, I love the…read moreatmosphere, and I love the benefits. I've never worked in a corporate setting before, but coworkers that come here from a corporate environment always talk about how different it feels to work here. It's just such a good environment with good people around me, making a difference in the lives of children and families.

I cannot comment on the resources here for Native people but we happen to notice today that they…read morewere hosting a Native Art & Crafts Market. The sign had this super cheesy curly letter design and I just knew it was the real deal. The market was mostly Navajo jewelry and from what I could tell it was all very reasonably priced and high quality. There were a couple of vendors selling food too! We bought a breaksfast burrito and a corn cake. It was all delicious. We're pretty sure the tortilla in the breakfast burrito was handmade and the woman selling the corn cake, told us all about the significance of corn cakes in the Navajo culture. What an immersive experience! I heard that they are talking about doing these markets once a month. I hope they do this again! And I hope they expand the food vendors. We bought a couple of pieces of jewelry. I usually prefer buying ethnic jewelry or clothing directly from the person who identifies as part of that culture. Usually you will see better pricing and you are less likely to get ripped off. They can also explain the cultural significance so you know you won't be offending someone by accidentally buying something with a serious religious significance. I am very happy with what we got! What a wonderful thing to stumble upon today. I hope this wasn't the last time!

The counseling services here as well as other helpful community services are great! What I like the…read moremost is that they accommodate to my available times (with me being a student) and they don't hesitate to answer my questions. Keep up the good work!

Wonderful non profit we donate to as a church and love them dearly! We have volunteered here for…read moredifferent things but one we did recently was in the summer they barely get donations so we were part of helping them by getting donations from warped tour that they collect and then bringing it back to Crossroads and unloading it. Learning about what they do as an organization has been AMAZING. Super encouraged by them and the way they bless the community and provide resources for people who may not have any. They are a community and they do vouchers for families as well as supply food, have a thrift store, they also have diapers. So if you know anyone who may be homeless or helpless, recommend non profits such as this one because they exist for the people of this area and really want to help be apart of the solution to the problems that exist!

This is a non-profit that not only knows how to stretch every dollar as far as possible, but helps…read morethose who need it most - without distinction as to their race, color, creed. And they get things done! Very effective at lobbying the Utah Legislature on behalf of those who can not advocate for themselves. Donate - they need money, food, etc. Probably our favorite charity.

MAJOR bed bug problem they dont wash there clothes throughly they refuse to take of the bed bug…read moreinfestation i am staying there an i wake up at night getting bitten by bed bugs every night something needs to be done

You have to concede, first and foremost, that they are doing a nearly impossible job here, and they…read morehave almost zero budget. They're taking on a massive task to help the homeless population in Salt Lake City, and they're doing the very very best they can with not nearly the resources that such a problem would require. So ya, I can see that there are some real problems and some monumental challenges, but I can also see that they are, indeed, doing good. They are probably most known for being a soup kitchen and homeless shelter, but they are really so much more than that. I've been involved, off and on, with the Rescue Mission for several years now and I've come to learn just a little more about what they do. Yes, they do serve a dinner at night, and I've seen how they stretch each donation into enough food for a massive lineup of men (this is primarily a men's shelter) and turn out some really nice meals. They do a massive Easter meal at Pioneer Park and this year I helped prep for that. They serve thousands and we helped to cut up fruits and veggies--apparently a group of girls beat us to the fun job of peeling potatoes... darn! The shelter is barebones. It's basically an empty room and they have bed rolls. Those who need emergency shelter sleep nearly shoulder to shoulder. In addition to these services, though, they are helping in addiction recovery. I've met people in their program who have gotten sober and are working the steps to stay that way, find employment, and put their lives back together. It's a faith-based program, as is the basis of all they do here, so if you go to help volunteer for the dinner hour, you'll first get to participate in their non-denominational worship service, which is run by different volunteer clergy from all over SLC. I've seen Baptists, Catholics, and other churches come in to lead the services. It's an impossible task. It can be heartbreaking to volunteer here, but it can also make your heart explode with hope and gratitude. I've seen some of the most selfless and authentic service and expressions of hope not from people who attended here to volunteer, but by some of the beneficiaries of the service. Me, you, anyone -- we're one firing, car accident, health complication, or bad decision away from needing the help of programs like these. It's hard, it can be gritty, and it can be painstakingly slow or seemingly impossible, but I'm glad there are good hearted people to help. Here's my plug: they're always in need of volunteers, of donations of food or clothing, or just good, plain ol' fashioned money. You can visit their website and see what they currently need, and you can always make a financial contribution or give an evening of your time to help out.

The Utah Food Bank is one of my favorite organizations to volunteer for. They are so well organized…read moreand the staff that manages the volunteers are so pleasant and easy to work with. When my shift was over, I found myself pouting a little because I wasn't ready to leave. I could sort food all day! I love how efficient they are and that they can stretch a donated dollar into over $7 worth of goods. If you're looking for a worthy cause to donate food, money or time to, this is a good one to consider.

I pulled up and they helped me right away. The only…read morenegative is they only take donations on the weekdays during business hours. So if you have a job and can't get off in time, it's hard to get to them.

An incredible program, making a positive impact in the community. The English Skills Learning…read moreCenter commits itself to providing free English tutoring with trained instructors to immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers. They specialize in practical reading, writing, and speaking skills. For students, they have emerging and intermediate programs, as well as classes that focus on parenting, citizenship and workplace English. In April I attended the ESLC for training to become a ESL teacher. For $50 they provide a 2-weekend training at their headquarters in South Salt Lake; complete with heart-string jerking stories of their students, role playing real-life scenarios, creating a lesson plan and a swanky orange tote bag. The staff and mentors are amazing and I completed the program feeling a lot of responsibility in my new teaching role, but well-equipped and with an ample support system. They also encourage you to sit in on a class to get hands-on experience. The staff at ESLC opened my mind to what a impact confidence in language makes. From a parent who wants to ask questions their child's parent-teacher conferences, to an individual that wants a more fulfilling career.