WHO WE ARE
Out of the Dust is a homelessness outreach & education project built around real people, with real stories, and real struggles. It is the result of 18 months of interviews, service projects, and learning where the gaps exist in Utah's homeless response. It is designed to help the public see their street-neighbors with more compassion & understanding, as well as, helping policy makers learn directly from the people they are aiming to serve, and lastly, educate those living on the streets with the necessary mental health & life-skills that leads to long-term success.
CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS
Homelessness rarely has one cause. It often develops when several pressures collide—rising housing costs, job or income loss, illness or disability, trauma, family breakdown, addiction, debt, or the loss of a reliable support system. One setback can quickly become several when there is no safety net left.
STUCK AT THE BOTTOM
REASONS FOR ADDICTION
TEDTALKS & MUSIC
FACES ON THE STREET
VOICES ON THE STREET
MEMES
EXPLORE THE SELF-HELP LIBRARY
GO AND GIVE
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
EXPLORE THE SELF-HELP LIBRARY
Explore a growing collection of educational resources on mental health, relationships, personal growth, homelessness, and other daily challenges people face.
MENTAL HEALTH
Depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, emotional wellness, and practical strategies for coping and growth.
RELATIONSHIPS & PERSONAL GROWTH
Communication, boundaries, relationships, self-awareness, resilience, and practical skills for personal growth.
MEMES
Ideas worth thinking about—and sharing.
Explore original memes that challenge assumptions, encourage reflection, and put complex ideas into words and images that are easy to understand and share.
