News from Salt Lake City, UT
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Immigration Services at the IRC in Salt Lake City
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One Refugee interns boost IRC initiatives
Community partnerships create a path for refugees to come full circle and aid other refugees resettling in Utah.
IRC readies to rebuild U.S. refugee resettlement
After four years of drastic cuts to the number of refugees admitted to the U.S., the IRC in Salt Lake City prepares to meet a wave of new arrivals in an effort to responsibly rebuild refugee resettlement.
IRC hosts virtual events for New American entrepreneurs
In February, the IRC in Salt Lake City, alongside community partners, hosted two virtual events, the Food Entrepreneur Round Table and the New American Dream Lab, to engage refugee and new American entrepreneurs. The events were generously sponsored and presented by Comcast.
IRC combats food insecurity with robust data collection
Jonessa White, maternal & child health specialist, quickly responded to families raising concerns about food insecurity. Through a food access assessment, Jonessa’s team quickly identified and addressed language-accessibility barriers to educational resources.
Asylees, asylum-seekers benefit from IRC services
The IRC works to serve a breadth of immigrant communities in Utah, including refugees, asylees, and asylum-seekers. Learn how the IRC in Salt Lake City specifically serves asylee and asylum-seeking families putting down roots in the Beehive State.
Parental access in schools leads to student success
For children to succeed academically and thrive in their schools, parent engagement is critical. Although parent access within schools may be limited for refugee parents at times, they work to make connections with teachers and support their children’s education.
IRC hosts Legislative Briefing in Utah
Early in February, the IRC in Salt Lake City hosted a Legislative Briefing on Utah’s participation in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), in partnership with Catholic Community Services, the Refugee Services Office, and sponsored by Senator Daniel Thatcher.
Meet Qilan, a New Roots gardener
After gardening for two years with support from the IRC’s New Roots program, Qilan begins to dream of the future.
Resource Hub for asylum-seekers in Salt Lake City
The IRC in Salt Lake City offers a variety of services available to asylees and asylum-seekers free of charge, including employment assistance, tax filing support, immigration consultations and much more.