News from Salt Lake City, UT
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Meet Patricia and Fabian, Venezuelan asylee journalists
When Patricia and Fabian traveled to the United States to seek asylum, they brought something to share with the local Venezuelan community.
Meet Joanne, more than a volunteer
When worlds collide, Joanne Stevenson, a family mentor volunteer, is there to help families adjust. And explain free candy.
IRC team prepares emergency kits for refugee families
COVID-19 continues to shape the lives of refugees living in Salt Lake County, leading to a staff-wide effort to gather and deliver basic necessities to families in need.
Spice Kitchen supports with small business emergency loans
When COVID-19 spread in Utah, small businesses working with our Spice Kitchen Incubator were hit hard. In response, entrepreneurs worked with Spice Kitchen staff to apply for emergency loans to save their businesses.
Young women empowered on International Women's Day
The IRC in Salt Lake City’s education program and Cotopaxi collaborated to bring a day of adventure to young refugee women in Salt Lake City.
Cotopaxi hosts refugee childcare entrepreneurs
Members of the Childcare Business Incubator Program traveled downtown to talk with Cotopaxi about brand and online presence.
Rep. Ben McAdams visits Spice Kitchen Incubator
In early February, the IRC in Salt Lake City’s Spice Kitchen Incubator hosted Congressman Ben McAdams and colleague Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL) at a gathering focused on meeting with refugee aid community leaders and learning more about programs that help refugees and other New Americans reach self-sufficiency.
IRC participates in UNA's Day on the Hill
On February 7th, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City joined 39 other non-profits across the valley for the Utah Nonprofits Association 12th Annual Nonprofit Day on the Hill.
Speakers Bureau engages community to learn more about refugees
The IRC in Salt Lake City’s Speakers Bureau educates the community about the refugees we serve and how they can get involved.
Community fulfills holiday wish lists for refugees in Utah
Over 70 community sponsors worked to fulfill wish lists for 110 newly arrived refugee families and individuals this holiday season during our annual holiday gift drive, Light One Candle.