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.

In March, thanks to the passionate voice uplifting the importance of multicultural students and their families, the state unanimously passed H.C.R. 22: Celebrating the contributions of multicultural and multilingual families in Utah.

Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.