Utah’s Place

We have acquired a 6500 square foot building where we can offer year-round shelter, on-site meals and services to our guests. The building will be known as “Utah’s Place” in honor of our beloved cofounder, the late Utah Phillips. Utah was an ardent advocate for labor and peace issues as well as for the rights of homeless people. Utah, who was once homeless himself, felt a responsibility to help those in need.

Having a residential building will help us to:

  • Eliminate costly transportation and staffing arrangements required to maintain our nomadic model.
  • Increase maximum number of guests we can serve.
  • Provide a reliably calm, healing environment by offering services in one stable environment.
  • Serve more people in one convenient location with an on-site kitchen.
  • Provide more space, comfort and privacy for families.
  • Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
  • Provide life skills workshops and other programs to help guests move out of homelessness.

  • About Utah’s Place

  • We Need Your Support!

    “As Utah Phillips used to say, “Never put a wishbone where your backbone ought to be.” For many homeless people in our community, Hospitality House is the difference between hope and utter desolation. We’re there for them in these harsh times when the services they depend on are being cut back or completely eliminated. Utah’s Place is our chance to take a huge step forward in offering them food, shelter and expert individualized casework in one stable, year-round environment. Please give generously—even courageously!—to this important effort. As always, we count on you.” Hospitality House Board President Joanna Robinson ~