Thread by @VoteSuz

With dangerously low temperatures expected overnight, Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City have partnered to open the Central City Recreation Center for unsheltered residents.

I’m inspired by county staff who stepped up and worked after hours to help our most vulnerable.🙏

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While there have been beds available in the Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness system recently, staffing shortages continue to make it impossible or unsafe for non-profit shelter providers to create additional capacity at identified winter overflow shelters.

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The Central City Recreation Center facility, located at 615 South 300 East in Salt Lake City, opened at 9 p.m. last night and will be opened based upon need while the dangerously cold weather persists.

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Community volunteers including doctors and specialists are at the center of this effort, assisting with putting this plan into action.  Additionally, staff and other homeless advocates are out on the streets working to identify and move people inside.

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I’m so inspired by the many county staff who stayed late/volunteered their time to help our most vulnerable neighbors during this cold weather. These folks represent the best of local government. Thank you!🙏💙
@SLCOParksandRec
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I’m proud to be part of this community and the county!

A big shout out to Mayors Wilson and Mendenhall for this collaborative effort! #utpol #community

@SLCoMayor
@slcmayor
@SLCoGov

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