Last week I learned that Linda Hilton's son, Scott, passed away. During the sixteen years that Linda worked for Crossroads Urban Center she did a lot of things, including: recruiting volunteers, organizing fundraising events and organizing meetings of the Coalition of Religious Communities. If you were connected to Crossroads Urban Center during the years she worked here then you probably met Linda Hilton.

When I began to work at Crossroads Urban Center in 2001 Scott Hilton was an eleven year old boy who helped fill food orders in our food pantry several days each week. I remember instantly being impressed that someone so young could be so cheerful about helping others. Over the years I was lucky enough to see him grow up while maintaining his unique personality. Details about his life and memorial service can be read in this touching, heartfelt, obituary.

If you read the rest of this newsletter you will find information about upcoming meetings and opportunities to make a difference in our community during the month of November. Thank you for all the big and small things you do to make Utah a kinder and more welcoming place.

Bill Tibbitts (He/Him/His)

Deputy Executive Director

Crossroads Urban Center

347 South 400 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

www.crossroadsurbancenter.org

(801)-364-7765 ex 10

MEETINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN NOVEMBER

FACE Hunger and Homelessness

Tour of Proposed Family Interim Housing Project

November 6, 2024 at noon

3300 South 300 West

South Salt Lake City

In recent years the number of families with children experiencing homelessness has increased dramatically and existing shelter beds for children have a long waiting list. The Family Interim Housing Project will address this problem by converting a hotel into shelter space where each family has a room of their own.

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To learn more about the tour call Bill Tibbitts at Crossroads Urban Center, 801-364.-7765.

FACE Hunger and Homelessness 

Monthly Virtual Meeting

November 13, 2024 at noon

on Zoom

This month our special guest will be representative Tyler Clancy, who will be joining us to talk about a bill he is preparing to run during the state legislative session that begins in January. His bill would:

1. Expand eligibility for free & reduced lunch
2. Eliminate school lunch debt
3. Strengthen food banks & other programs that serve individuals experiencing hunger or food insecurity.
4. Address stigma in school lunch practices.

Everyone is welcome to log in and learn about this effort to reduce child hunger in Utah.

To be added to the participant list for this meeting send an email to Bill Tibbitts at  bill@crossroadsurbancenter.org

Downtown Food Pantry:  347 South 400 East. Salt Lake City, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. For more information call 801-364-7765.

Services Available: Food Bags or Boxes • Baby Formula • Diapers • Soap, Toothpaste & Other Hygiene Products • Tampons & Pads • UTA Day Passes • Prescription Assistance • Gasoline vouchers • Utility Shut-Off Prevention Assistance • Vouchers for Free Clothing at our Thrift Store

Westside Food Pantry:  1358 West Indiana Avenue, Salt Lake City, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. To learn more about our services or how you can volunteer or donate food call 801-935-4079

Services Available:   Food Bags or Boxes • Baby Formula • Diapers • Soap, Toothpaste & Other Hygiene Products • Tampons & Pads • Vouchers for Free Clothing at our Thrift Store. 

Thrift Store:  1385 West Indiana Avenue, Salt Lake City, Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Call 801-359-8837 for more information.



Services Available:   Free clothing with voucher from one of our food pantries or a community partner. Discount price on used clothing and household items.