Utah’s safety net for the poor is so intertwined with the LDS Church that individual bishops often decide who receives assistance. Some deny help unless a person goes to services or gets baptized.
  • ivanafterall@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    The first option when you call Utah’s unemployment hotline is, “Press 1 to Report Fraud.” And I literally had Department of Workforce staff recommend Mormon-only resources, such as “The Bishop’s Pantry” where they have the “good milk/bread, etc…”

    • meyotch@slrpnk.net
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      2 years ago

      Doubt those numbers with all your might mind and strength. That is a PR spin from the church. Their census cannot be trusted or independently verified. They are losing the younger generation big time.