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.
Civics & Citizenship Tutor
Support refugees and immigrants as they prepare to take the citizenship test and become American citizens.
Business Tax Volunteer
Support small business owners throughout the year with tax questions!
Housing Support Volunteer
New refugees are arriving and we need support with setting up their new homes. Be part of making refugees welcome in Utah!
New beginnings as students prepare for graduation
Whether applying for school or jumping into career opportunities, high school seniors participating in the IRC in Salt Lake City’s college & career readiness programming are learning to play to their strengths.
IRC looks ahead to local pandemic response in 2021
Wonder what’s happening behind the scenes at the IRC? Sheila Hubert, COVID Navigator in Salt Lake City, describes the IRC’s ongoing local response to the pandemic in support of refugee families and their communities.
Dental School provides free care for refugees
The University of Utah Dental School provides free dental work to newly arrived refugees, showing how much a smile can affect our health.
Light One Candle sparks joy
The IRC in Salt Lake City’s annual holiday gift drive offered the community an opportunity to fulfill holiday wish lists for newly arrived refugee families and individuals.
Community shows support from home for 5th annual Breaking Bread
On November 19th, 2020, members of the community joined together virtually to show their support their refugees at our annual fundraising dinner, Breaking Bread.
Childhood development kits bring education and excitement
Thanks to a generous donation, the IRC in Salt Lake City brings early childhood development kits to young refugees helping them develop crucial cognitive skill through play.
Nourish to Flourish chefs feed the city
The Nourish to Flourish Initiative works to provide stability for small business owners and restauranteurs while simultaneously addressing food insecurity in vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic in Salt Lake County.