How one young Utahn is helping youth who have experienced homelessness improve their mental health
“I try not to project myself. I just try to be that support, that advocate when they need it.”
(Photo courtesy of AJ Perez) AJ Perez
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By AJ Perez, as told to Salt Lake Tribune Voices editor Sara Weber