A nonprofit organization, Utah Refugee Goats, was founded by the East African refugee communities who initially started the Goat Project and has assumed management of the goat ranch.

Several young students enrolled in the IRC in Atlanta’s Dental Assistant program—a successful collaboration between our Career Development and Adult Education teams and partners at Gwinnett Dental Career Academy—were spotlighted by local TV news channel, 11Alive in March!

As some of the earliest hit states in the pandemic, NY and NJ responded with empathy, resourcefulness and energy to ensure all new arrivals and established refugees weathered the storm.

March 17 marks the 40th Anniversary of President Jimmy Carter signing the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty years ago, Congress passed landmark legislation with near unanimous bipartisan support creating a formal process for welcoming refugees based on humanitarian needs and U.S. interests.

In partnership with Dallas CASA, 16 high school girls resettled in Dallas experienced the magic of prepping for prom season.

Together We Welcome is an ode to tradition and cultures from around the world that arrived with people who now call Utah “home.” Despite hardships and a long journey, refugees and other immigrants contribute to and enrich their new communities in the United States. The installation invites you to learn more about our newest neighbors and listen to their stories.

This year’s farming season, the South Bronx community has truly made the farm their home. As a safe space for collective gardening and engagement, the New Roots Community Farm (NRCF) has flourished and grown stronger roots!  

Testing intervention packages to improve adolescents’ access to and use of sexual and reproductive health services in emergencies

From sophomores to seniors, students from Judge Memorial Catholic High School accomplished a number of large-scale projects helping the Utah Refugee Goat Project and the New Roots farm prepare for warmer weather.