our mission

our mission is simple:

to assist refugees in their quest to become self-reliant.

We do it by providing financial, legal, and educational aid; social support; and cultural assistance.

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we help refugees:

find affordable housing

We help refugees find and maintain housing that they can afford. Safe, clean housing is foundational to self-reliance.

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learn english

With new or improved English skills, refugees can begin to integrate into their  community and find sustainable work. 

receive cultural training

We facilitate cultural conversations by training on how to live well in Utah Valley and embracing refugees’ cultural heritage.

receive job training & education

Mentors, tutors, and skilled teachers assist refugees, helping them prepare for job interviews, pursue education, and more.

find legal aid

We help refugees find resources who can help in the process of becoming a legal citizen of the United States.

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access medical assistance

The American health system can be complicated. We help refugees learn how to receive needed health care.

Donate.

Your gift benefits refugees living in Utah County right now.

Consider joining The Neighborhood—a community of monthly givers who help refugees settle into life in Utah Valley.

Or fundraise, pledge, or spread the word. Every act of kindness makes a difference.

Volunteer or intern. 

Join us in providing real-time community aid.

Our interns & volunteers help refugee families navigate the realities of American life.

(Potential interns: We offer specialized & general internships for college credit!)

Join a Family Alliance.

—a group of families and individuals who support a newly arrived refugee family.

Family Alliances combine forces to provide financial and social assistance to refugee parents and kids.

In short, they’re good neighbors with a powerful cause.

lend a hand

Utah Valley Refugees partners with local volunteers and organizations to help refugee families rise above the poverty threshold.

In every way that we assist refugees, our goal is that our new neighbors become independent and entirely self-sufficient. 

lend a hand

Volunteer or Intern.

Join us in providing real-time community aid.

Our interns & volunteers help refugee families navigate the realities of American life.

(Potential interns: We offer specialized & general internships for college credit!)

Join a Family Alliance.

—a group of families and individuals who support a newly arrived refugee family.

Family Alliances combine forces to provide financial and social assistance to refugee parents and kids.

In short, they’re good neighbors with a powerful cause.

Donate.

Your gift benefits refugees living in Utah County right now.

Consider joining The Neighborhood—a community of monthly givers who help refugees settle into life in Utah Valley.

Or fundraise, pledge, or spread the word. Every act of kindness makes a difference.