Today on the news, representatives from local nonprofits undertake the homeless point in time count. The count is meant to help communities better understand needs in their area as well as access state and federal funding to help address homelessness. We hear from people who have experienced homelessness in Moab, and from those who work throughout the year on emergency resources.

And, our Weekly News Reel! where we hear from local newspaper reporters and editors about their latest stories in our area. Carter Pape at The Times-Independent has a follow-up piece about beloved local educator Margaret Hopkin (10:00), who passed away in December. And (13:00), Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire gives the latest on a new masking requirement at America’s national parks. Plus (9:00), an addendum on Easter Jeep Safari.

Show Notes:

Photo: Liz Donkersloot (left), a volunteer, and Sara Melnicoff look for unsheltered people during the point in time count.

Housing Insecurity Resources:

Sara Melnicoff at Moab Solutions

435-401-4685

https://www.moab-solutions.org

Liz Donkersloot at Moab Valley Multicultural Center

435-259-5444

https://moabmc.org

Weekly News Reel Mentions –

The Times-Independent: The lives touched by Margaret Hopkin

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/the-lives-touched-by-margaret-hopkin/

The Times-Independent: Upon further review – Jeep Safari trail runs are on; no vendor expo this year

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/jeep-safari-half-un-canceled/

Moab Sun News: Easter Jeep Safari…uncanceled? Event requests change to special event restrictions

https://www.moabsunnews.com/article_7d4a9e4e-67dd-11eb-8bc2-a36dd58904bb.html

Moab Sun News: Masks required at Arches, all national parks

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_4db315f8-658f-11eb-a50f-032388884da8.html