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CAPSA outlines plan for transitional housing and wraparound services in northern Box Elder County
Summary
CAPSA representative Josh Thompson told the council the nonprofit secured roughly $3.5 million in state funds to build several fourplexes for transitional housing and to provide wraparound services; the project aims to serve survivors locally with long-term supports and partnerships with local law enforcement and community groups.
Josh Thompson, introduced to the council as CAPSA’s representative, briefed council members on CAPSA’s plans to expand services into northern Box Elder County. Thompson said CAPSA received about $3.5 million in state funding to build several fourplexes to provide transitional housing for survivors of sexual and domestic violence and to offer comprehensive wraparound services (case management, therapy, safety planning, and shelter as needed).
Thompson described transitional housing as a program where survivors can stay up to two years while rebuilding stability through housing, employment and education supports. He said the organization is coordinating with local partners — including nearby city leaders and police — and has an advisory board drawn from northern Box Elder County residents. Thompson invited council members to tour the proposed site and emphasized CAPSA’s intent to be a collaborative community partner.
Timeline and scale: Thompson said CAPSA expects to begin site work after an adequacy study in Garland; long-term operations and a shelter could take several years to reach full capacity. He also noted CAPSA’s prevention and education programming, including in-school relationships education and a curriculum for ecclesiastical and community leaders to recognize and respond to abuse.
Council response: Council members asked about timelines, funding details, and possible coordination with Logan City Police and other local agencies; Thompson offered follow-up meetings and tours. Council members thanked Thompson for the presentation and encouraged continued coordination.
Representative quote: “We wouldn’t have accepted that gift if we didn’t think at some point we would end up doing some building,” Thompson said about donated land and donor support for housing.
