The Road Home

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Executive Director Matthew Minkevitch

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Apr 01, 2018

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The Road Home is an organization with the mission to help people step out of homelessness and back into the community. The program provides emergency shelter andhousing services. Ex Dir. Matt Minkevitch describes joining forces with community partners to provide resources during the affordable housing crisis.

Produced by: Mountain West Newsmakers Team

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