Volunteers count Utahns sleeping on the streets as state’s homeless strategy shifts

By: Alina Walker

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 1,206

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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For three days, volunteers across the state got up before the sun to count Utahns experiencing both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness in their communities, finishing their work before most people even knew they were there.

The Point-in-Time Count is a nationwide event that seeks to provide a snapshot of how many people are experiencing some form of homelessness in any given area. Volunteers in Utah conducted the state’s count early Thursday, Friday and Saturday, …

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