Helping people learn
In 2018 more than 1,000 people attended monthly culture nights to learn about local refugee.
Helping people serve
In 2018 we logged over 32,000 hours of service - and counting.
Helping people give
In conjunction with Granite School District, we have collected and distributed in-kind donations totaling over $600,000 in 2018.
We create meaningful connections between refugees, the community, and public and private organizations that support refugees in developing self-sufficient and fulfilling lives.
As of today we have received 2,086 backpacks! AMAZING! We are close to hitting our goal with a week and a half left!
We know some great people! Thank you to everyone who is helping with this monumental project during such a unique time! We are so grateful! 🙏🏼♥️
TWO WEEKS LEFT TO HELP REFUGEE STUDENTS!!! We are half way to our goal.
WHO IS GETTING THEIR BACKPACKS TOGETHER?
📚🎒Back to School Backpack Kit ✏️ Drive. July 1-August 12.
We have simplified the backpacks kits this year because of Covid 19 and appreciate your flexibility. (See specifics in the graphic)
To simplify drop offs and keep the spread of Covid 19 down, we have some amazing businesses & people willing to collect back packs on their porches. (Over 20 locations) This should be contactless. They will have a sign on their porch and a box for your donations. Please do not knock or bother the homeowners. Backpack kits and any extra supplies can be dropped off on the porch. The Other Side Academy is also willing to take backpacks at their thrift stores. We are so grateful for everyone’s support during this unique time.
If you have 20+ backpacks, we prefer you to bring them directly to our Sharehouse. We are open Mondays by appointment (text Kim 385-202-3683) and Wednesdays 11-2 for drop offs.
The Serve Refugees Sharehouse is on the Lincoln Elementary Campus North Parking lot 450 East 3700 South, South Salt Lake. WE ARE NOT IN THE SCHOOL. We are in a portable classroom in the parking lot of the school in the far north side. Look for the “Serve Refugees” sign on the railing.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS (BACKPACKS ONLY)
July 1-August 12 ONLY
🎒IMPORTANT NOTES: All backpacks need to be new. They need to last the students a year. No drawstring backpacks. Please only put what is outlined in the kit. You can add a child and an adult mask, if you have both. These will be going to both elementary and secondary students.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS (backpacks only)
July 1-August 12 only
See other locations in the comments.
✅ Salem
675 S 70 W, Salem UT 84653
✅ Provo
Utah Valley Refugees (nonprofit)
125 E 300 S suite 211 Provo, Utah 84606
Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 11 am to 5pm,
Tuesday 2 -6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm.
✅ Orem
1489 East 1060 North, Orem, Utah
✅ Lindon
77 W 225 N Lindon
✅ American Fork
926 West 980 North
American Fork
✅ Alpine
705 East 200 North, Alpine, Utah
More drop off locations in comments.
Ninja Turtles 🐢 take on the weekend. What are you up to?
It’s a special day for many Muslim refugees today.
Eid is being celebrated today. This is a big deal among Muslims. You may want to call or text them with well wishes. You can tell them “Eid Mubarak!” Eid Mubarak or (Arabic: عيد مبارك) is an Arabic term that means “Blessed Feast/festival”.
However, there is also an Eid celebrated at the end of Ramadan. This may be confusing for some.
Why are there two Eids?
The word 'Eid' means 'feast' or 'festival'.
Each year Muslims celebrate both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, but the names often get shortened to just 'Eid' and that's why it can be confusing.
Eid al-Fitr - which means 'festival of the breaking of the fast - is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, which is a month when many adult Muslims fast.
Eid al-Adha - which means 'feast of the sacrifice' - is celebrated just over two months later, at the same time when many Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage. This is today.
On both Eids, many Muslims usually go to special Eid prayers at their local mosque and have a day of celebrations with family and friends.
In 2020, the celebrations maybe quite different but families will still enjoy the festival together.
Eid Mubarak!
Who is happy to see @utahjazz playing again!?
WE ARE!!!
Congrats to @rudygobert27 and his teammates on a win! We have been working with @rudyskidsfoundation on some cool things to help refugees in our community.
We will keep you posted!
GO UTAH JAZZ! 🏀
#nbacares @nbacares
LAPTOPS NEEDED!
The pandemic has exacerbated the digital divide. We have many refugee students and adults who are in need of a laptop in working condition. These laptops will help adults working from home, many first generation college students and younger aged students.
If you or your company have laptops you would like to donate, we could really use them.
Note: Laptops should be less than 5 years old, working and have the appropriate charging cord. We have people who can help clean and update them.
💻 TAG YOU TECH SAVY FRIENDS! 👩💻
You can bring computers to our Serve Refugees Sharehouse Mondays and Wednesdays 11-2.
The Serve Refugees Sharehouse is on the Lincoln Elementary Campus North Parking lot 450 East 3700 South, South Salt Lake. WE ARE NOT IN THE SCHOOL. We are in a portable classroom in the parking lot of the school in the far north side. Look for the “Serve Refugees” sign on the railing.
Or you can make a donation on our website.
ServeRefugees.org
A collaboration with @one_refugee and @utahrefugeeserv
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