Salt Lake Valley’s homeless shelter system holding strong as winter weather drives surge in demand

Providers are better prepared to help this season.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A tent in front of a closed furniture store on Salt Lake City's State Street, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A tent in front of a closed furniture store on Salt Lake City's State Street, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

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