Utah Valley Refugees

We have 5 new refugee families arriving this month and need help furnishing their homes! 🏡 Our biggest need right now? Beds and mattresses! 🛏️

Can you help us create a welcoming space for these families as they start their new lives here in Utah Valley?

We’ll be needing these items on an ongoing basis, so if you’re able to donate, please reach out. Together, we can make a huge difference!

Honoring the courage and unity shown on 9/11. We remember the lives lost and the resilience of all who came together in the face of tragedy. Never forget.

We have 5 new refugee families arriving this month and need help furnishing their homes! 🏡 Our biggest need right now? Beds and mattresses! 🛏️

Can you help us create a welcoming space for these families as they start their new lives here in Utah Valley?

We’ll be needing these items on an ongoing basis, so if you’re able to donate, please reach out. Together, we can make a huge difference! Thanks! 💕

Join us Tuesday, August 13th at 7 pm over Zoom for a Welcome Corps info session! We will go over refugee resettlement, the roles and responsibilities of sponsorship, and how to get started as a private sponsor group. 
 
Zoom link: 
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86168237949?pwd=GCU1zDGpHnIPwp64EjjmlGjdlTqRa3.1
 
Welcome Corps is a new program established by the U.S. government to enable Americans to directly sponsor refugees who have been approved and waiting for resettlement. Sponsors provide key services during the first 90 days to help these families succeed in their new homes. You can change a life, including your own!

A HUGE shoutout to the Broke Boys for raising over $12,000 for Utah Valley Refugees! 🎉🙌

These guys took their fun-loving, adventurous spirit and turned it into something truly amazing. They reminded us all that even small actions can make a huge difference. To the Broke Boys: thank you for using your platform for good. And to everyone who donated: your generosity is inspiring. Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Join us at the Back to School Festival on Saturday, August 10th from 6-8 pm at 195 S 100 E in Provo. We’ll be providing backpacks for refugee kids, and hosting fun activities and food for the whole family. 🎒📚🎉

We’re also in need of amazing volunteers to help make this event a success! If you’re interested in lending a hand, please reach out to Amanda at [email protected].

Let’s show our neighbors some love and get them excited for the school year! 🏫❤️

Dear Supporters,
Utah Valley Refugees has transitioned into a resettlement agency, providing remote services to newly arrived refugees from camps worldwide. Learn more below.
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Join us for an info session by Mountainland Technical College to learn more about their programs offered in Utah County. Interpreters will be provided. The info session will be held at the Utah Valley Refugee center in Provo on July 30th at 6 pm. 
 

Support newly arriving refugee families in Utah County by donating your gently used cell phones. The donated phones will be given to newly arrived refugee families so they can communicate with loved ones and access emergency services if needed. All donations are tax-deductible.

Please ensure phones are 1. unlocked and 2. wiped of personal data prior to donating. Cell phones can be dropped off at our office. Address in bio.

Looking for a meaningful career? Join our team! We’re hiring:

Housing & Employment Specialist
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager
General Refugee Case Manager
Apply today and make a difference! ➡️ Link in bio 🔗

Happy Independence Day to you and your family. During this period, let's use the opportunity to remember those who are less fortunate by contributing to Utah Valley Refugees.
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Happy Independence Day to you and your family. Happy Independence Day   Donate   Dear UVR Supporter On behalf of Utah Valley Refugees, I extend warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a wonderful 4th of July. As we celebrate the freedom and ind

Sponsoring a refugee isn’t just about transforming someone’s life – it’s about enriching your own and strengthening your community. The Welcome Corps offers a chance to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, expand your perspective, and make a tangible difference in the world. Are you ready to make a difference?

🎒📚✏️School Supply Drive for Utah Valley Refugees 

🎒 What to Donate:
Backpacks
Notebooks
Pencils
Pens
Pencil boxes
Erasers
Notepads or sticky notes

📚 When to Donate:
Throughout the month of July

✏️ How Your Donation Helps:

Our Utah Valley Refugee clients will have the opportunity to come and put their backpacks together.

Your generosity ensures every student is prepared for a successful school year!

Thank you so much!

Welcome Corps is a transformative program that allows groups of Americans to directly sponsor refugees as they rebuild their lives in the U.S. This involves providing support with housing, education, employment, and community integration. https://welcomecorps.org

America has a long history of welcoming refugees fleeing hardship. The Welcome Corps is a new program that empowers everyday Americans to continue this tradition by privately sponsoring refugees seeking safety and a new life in the United States. https://welcomecorps.org

Save the date! Interested in learning how to sponsor a refugee family through Welcome Corps? Join us for an info session on Thursday, June 13th from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Provo City Library.

Learn how you can help resettle refugees to Utah County and make a difference in their lives.

For questions, contact 801-850-6013 or [email protected]

Special thanks to Cedar Valley High School for their incredible donation!

Your generosity is making a real difference in the lives of refugee families in our community. The toiletries and other essential items you provided are much needed and appreciated.

Thank you for showing compassion and support.

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible women we serve! 💖 We celebrated our amazing moms today! Thank you to Lifting Hands International for donating Mother’s Day gifts and for teaching a skincare class. Thank you for making our Mother’s Day party so special! 💖 ✨ We’re so grateful to be part of this community.

Want to help refugees in Utah Valley? Check out these service opportunities on JustServe!

Hygiene Drive
Cleaning Supplies Drive
Food Drive
Baby Drive
Sponsor a Refugee Family
Sponsor Refugees to come to Utah
https://www.justserve.org/projects/58ce73a5-d001-4d75-893b-7054cc22c8ab/donation-drive-for-refugees-in-utah-county—with-utah-valley-refugees

Are you looking to build a stronger, more dynamic workforce? Consider the incredible potential of hiring refugees! Here are 7 perfect reasons why your business should embrace this opportunity.

Visit https://forms.office.com/r/8zDE9EzTKk to join our employer referral network.

“Bagalwa said the group is dedicated to helping refugees feel like they are at home. “I’ve learned to just respect it,” Bagalwa said. “And help them adapt. And just help them feel welcome. I will move the earth if I have to, to help you find that ... comfort from where you called home.” Thank you Deseret.com for the beautiful article about Utah Valley Refugees and our mission. To read the article, learn more about Utah Valley Refugees and see how you can help: https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/06/utah-valley-refugees-helping-refugees/

We’re so proud to partner with Women Warriors of Lights! At their launch party, they helped assemble hygiene kits for new refugees in our area. Thanks to Residence Inn by Marriott Provo South University for the travel-sized essentials and Stonehaven Dental for the dental care items. Together, we’re making a difference!

Feeling grateful! The talented students from Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (along with a physician) gave our community a fantastic health check-up! They offered screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, heart health, lung function, neurological exams, and even basic health education. Thank you for supporting our community!

Assisting others is not only an act of kindness, but it also contributes to the growth of our faith, community, and neighbors. Our mission to support refugees in their pursuit of self-reliance can help us build a resilient community where no one is left behind. Click to the learn bellow to learn how you can help: https://conta.cc/3RXNt1a

2023 Year End Tax Deductible Donate to change lives   Donate Now   Year end tax deductible donation Dear Friends and Family, As the year 2023 draws to a close, we invite you to make a tax-deductible contribution to Utah Valley Re

A letter from our Executive Director to you, may you keep our orginaization in your thoughts as you prepare your Christmas donations. Thank you to all who have helped us this holiday season so far!

We want YOU to choose 3 Nonprofits to receive $5,000 each this holiday season!❤️

Comment the name of the organization or simply tag them down below! Winners will be announced the morning of December 18th!

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Thanks for Attending our Refugee Awareness Event Last Night
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Thanks for Attending our Refugee Awareness Event Last Night Consider Supporting our Cause Donate Now Thank You! Dear UVR Supporters,  On behalf of Utah Valley Refugees, I’d like to express my genuine appreciation for taking the time to attend our Refugee Awar

We are so grateful for all of our donors and supporters who have helped our mission of helping Refugees become more self reliant! To find out more about Refugees and what you can do to help attend our Refugee Awareness night December 2nd. Reserve your tickets at the link in our bio!

As the year comes to a close, we want to invite you and your friend to join us in our cause by making a donation during , which is on Nov 28. Our goal is to raise $6,000 to fund our refugee housing, education and health care program. This is a challenging goal, especially compared to last year’s goal.
We appreciate your generosity and support. Thank you and happy holidays.
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Happy Giving Tuesday! Donate to support Refugees     Join the movement & give back Utah Valley Refugees is a nonprofit organization in Utah County that helps refugees become self-sufficient. We offer a range of services to

Thank you so much we hope you will join us for this inspiring and informative event. A delicious dinner is included in your reservation. Please RSVP here:
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