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St. George is taking a different path than other cities when it comes to homelessness. Instead of kicking people out of encampments, they're focusing on offering services to help those in need find stability.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
This approach might cost more upfront but could save money long-term by getting people housed and employed.
People experiencing homelessness get the support they need, and the whole community benefits from a more compassionate and potentially effective solution.
No groups negatively affected
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