News from Salt Lake City, UT
Get the latest updates and event listings from the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City, UT, and learn how you can help welcome newly arrived refugees.
Entrepreneurs create handcrafted gifts for the holidays
We're wrapping up the season, literally! Entrepreneurs who have created handcrafted items for this year's Holiday Gift Baskets share insights into their businesses and what their work means to them.
Future business owners join fall financial classes
Did you know refugees are the most likely population in the U.S. to start a business? Come see how they're preparing!
New Roots: a look back on Market Season 2020
That's a wrap! The New Roots Farmers Markets close up shop and farmers reflect on the most successful market season recorded by the IRC in Salt Lake City’s New Roots program.
Learning Hubs create safe space for refugee students
Learning Hubs have provided a supportive environment for refugee students with beginners English to find one-on-one time with educators and continue to maintain progress academically during the school year.
Noor and his family become U.S. citizens
Noor and his family prepare for their citizenship ceremony, the moment when they will finally become citizens, and get ready to cast their first ballots in a U.S. election.
Economic Wellbeing classes & video resources
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is now offering live, online weekly classes available nationwide on a variety of topics focused on providing remote support to refugees and other immigrants during the pandemic and economic crisis. Visit this page for more information about class times and other resources.
Student Support Volunteer
Support refugee students in the Salt Lake City area with their school work by providing basic academic and tech support for grades K-12.
IRC in Salt Lake City responds to COVID-19
Learn more about the IRC in Salt Lake City's response to COVID-19 in Utah, our efforts to ensure refugee families continue to receive the critical services they need, and ways you can help refugees in our community over the coming weeks and months.
Cabinetry by Karman welcomes refugees to their team
Adam Kinne, general manager at Cabinetry by Karman in Salt Lake City, reflects back to when he first reached out to the International Rescue Committee with hopes of hiring refugees to his team.
IRC met with Sen. Lee to discuss refugee resettlement
In September, IRC staff members—some former refugees—met with Senator Mike Lee’s office to share their experiences helping to educate on the benefits of a strong refugee resettlement program in the U.S.