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How to respond to panhandling July 29, 2017, 12:28 pmSalt Lake City is making concentrated efforts to end panhandling in their community through a program known as HOST (Homeless Outreach Service Team). On their website, they provide quick and easy tips on how to best respond when someone asks you for money or other goods. Often, a simple, but polite, "no" will suffice. Then, rather than giving money directly to someone who is begging, consider donating to a reputed homeless service provider. In 2015, the Orem Police Department compiled a list of resources to give to those who are panhandling. Referring people to community service providers is a more effective long-term solution and a more appropriate way of addressing needs that are often more than just monetary. Print out a few copies of these flyers and distribute them the next time you come across someone who is panhandling. Here is a list of these resources with a focus on those available close to our communities: Emergency Shelters Food and Care Coalition 801-373-1825 299 E. 900 S., Provo LDS Transient Bishop Assistance, American Fork 801-756-6079 Center for Women and Children in Crisis (Domestic Violence) 801-377-5500 Food and Employment Assistance Department of Workforce Services (Financial Assistance, Food Stamps) 801-526-0950 557 W. State Street, Lehi WIC (Women, Infants, Children) 801-851-7230 599 S. 500 E., American Fork Meals on Wheels (Seniors) 801-229-3802 Food and Care Coalition 801-373-1825 299 E. 900 S., Provo Community Action Services and Food Bank 801-373-8200 815 S. Freedom Blvd. #100, Provo LDS Employment Center, American Fork 801-756-6079 Housing Assistance Utah County Housing Authority (Subsidized Rent) 801-373-8333 Mental Health/Substance Abuse Assistance Wasatch Mental Health, American Fork 801-763-5010 LDS Family Services, American Fork 801-216-8000 Utah County Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment 801-851-7128 Crisis Line of Utah County, 24 hours 801-691-5433 The community news source for Eagle Mountain Utah, Saratoga Springs Utah, Lehi Utah, American Fork Utah, Highland Utah, Alpine Utah, and The Cedar Valley, including Cedar Fort Utah and Fairfield Utah. Copyright 2024 The Crossroads Journal LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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