The Utah Refugee Connection
The Utah Refugee Connection
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About this organization
Mission
We create meaningful connections between refugees, the community, and public and private organizations that support refugees in developing self-sufficient and fulfilling lives.
About
URC MENTORS, TRAINS AND ASSISTS REFUGEES AND OPERATES THE REFUGEE WELCOME CENTER. URC ALSO OPERATES THE GLOBAL ARTISANS PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF GLOBAL ARTISANS IS TO ENABLE REFUGEES TO WORK TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT. THE GOAL IS THAT SOME PARTICPANTS WILL EVENTUALLY START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, WHILE OTHERS MAY BE ABLE TO SUPPLEMENT THEIR INCOMES BY SELLING THE ARTS AND CRAFTS GOODS THEY PRODUCE. PARTICIPANTS ARE RECRUITED THROUGH CASEWORKERS FROM FEFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES, SUCAH AS THE INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF UTAH, VOLUNTEERS, AND THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH. EVERY REFUGEE THAT SUBMITS AN APPLICATION TO THE GLOBAL ARTISANS PROGRAM IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE. THE FIRST REFUGEE PARTCIPANTS STARTED WITH BEAD MAKING, SEWING, AND KNITTING IN AUGUST 2009, AND THE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS HAS STEADILY INCREASED EVER SINCE. REFUGEE PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH MEETING SPACE, RAW MATERIALS, AND CERTAIN LIMITED EQUIPMENT. PARTICIPANTS ARE ALLOWED, BUT NOT REQUIRED, TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS THROUGH GLOBAL ARTISANS CHANNELS, INCLUDING AT SPECIAL EVENTS AND SEASONAL FAIRS. URC HAS ALSO FOUND CERTAIN LOCAL AND ON-LINE RETAILERS TO CARRY GLOBAL ARTISANS PRODUCTS, AND URC HAS DEVELOPED A WEB SITE FOR SALES OF GLOBAL ARTISANS PRODUCTS, WWW.GLOBALARTISANS.ORG. PRODUCTS SOLD THROUGH GLOBAL ARTISANS ARE SOLD ON A CONSIGNMENT BASIS. THE PARTICIPANT IS NOT PAID UNITL THE PRODUCT IS SOLD. THE SUCCESS OF GLOBAL ARTISANS CANNOT BE MEASURED BY THE VALUE OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD, AS THE PURPOSE OF THE SALES BY URC IS STRICTLY OFFSET BY THE COSTS OF THE GLOBAL ARTISANS PROGRAM. NOR CAN SUCCESS BE MEASURED BY HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS ULTIMATELY START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. FOR EXAMPLE, CO-OP PARTICIPANTS MIGHT START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES OR THEY MIGHT GENERATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME THROUGH THIS CONSIGNMENT PROGRAM. THEY MIGHT ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE CONTINUED TRAINING AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT. MOST PARTICIPANTS ARE WOMEN WITH FEW SKILLS AND LITTLE EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE, AND MANY COME FROM CULTURES THAT RESTRICT WOMEN FROM WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME. THE LARGEST GOURP OF PARTICIPANTS ARE FROM NEPAL, FOLLOWED BY ERITREA, SUDAN, MYANMAR, BURUNDI AND IRAQ. FOR THESE PARTICIPANTS, THE SOCIAL OUTLET PROVIDED BY WORKING WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY, THE VALUE OF WHICH CANNOT BE QUANTIFIED.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Assistance to refugees in utah - urc is a non-profit corporation organized for charitable purposes under the utah revised business corporation act. the objectives and purposes of urc are to support refugees and refugee organizations, charity, and relief of the poor, distressed or underprivileged. as discussed below, urc works cooperatively with the refugee services office (rso) of the state of utah department of workforce services (dws). urc's programs are intended to, among other things, lessen the burdens of government, including those of the rso, and salt lake county. since 1983, at least 25,000 refugees, from dozens of countries, have been resettled in utah, which led governor john m huntsman, jr. to establish the rso and the independent refugee advisory board (rab) in 2008. urc arose out of rab's desire to create an independent, non-governmental, tax-exempt organization for the purpose of raising funds for the benefit of rso and utah refugees.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Assistance to refugees in utah - urc is a non-profit corporation organized for charitable purposes under the utah revised business corporation act. the objectives and purposes of urc are to support refugees and refugee organizations, charity, and relief of the poor, distressed or underprivileged. as discussed below, urc works cooperatively with the refugee services office (rso) of the state of utah department of workforce services (dws). urc's programs are intended to, among other things, lessen the burdens of government, including those of the rso, and salt lake county. since 1983, at least 25,000 refugees, from dozens of countries, have been resettled in utah, which led governor john m huntsman, jr. to establish the rso and the independent refugee advisory board (rab) in 2008. urc arose out of rab's desire to create an independent, non-governmental, tax-exempt organization for the purpose of raising funds for the benefit of rso and utah refugees.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is UT.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 4 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $45,753.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $57,897 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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