Merlin is a professional Santa Claus,  focusing his sphere of influence towards charity events and humanitarian causes relating to The Road Home and the fight against homelessness in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Read more about his work in the Deseret News feature, "Utahn Merlin Taylor is Santa Claus with a cause" 

Today marks my retirement from a magical part of my life. In 2003 with a bit of help from my friend, my life changed forever. Thank you to the thousands of believers who have since shared a part of these magical Christmas holidays. And so it was; those believers became helpers in the fight against homelessness. Never stop caring for others; always find it in your heart to aid the less fortunate. Love, Santa Claus

 The American Red Cross recognized Merlin Taylor as a community  service hero in 2016 for his work as Santa Claus for The Road Home and  for his community service work. Merlin was honored to receive this  recognition.

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Read a touching story about the difference we can all make by  extending our hearts and hands in service to others.  Thank you to all  who give their time, energy, resources and heart to helping our fellow  citizens.

Together we can all make a difference. Read it here: Homeless to Home

 The Road Home,  in Salt Lake City, Utah provides emergency shelter and a variety of  programs that help individuals and families step out of homelessness & back into our community. We thank all of the amazing people who work and volunteer on behalf of The Road Home! There are several ways  you can contribute and make a difference.

A decade ago, Utah set itself an ambitious goal: end chronic homelessness.

As of 2015, the state can just about declare victory: The population of chronically homeless people has dropped by 91 percent. The state's success story generated headlines around the country. 

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