Asian Association Of Utah
Asian Association Of Utah
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to improve quality of life for refugees and other immigrants in Salt Lake City and surrounding counties.
About
SEE SCHEDULE O REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ASSIST UTAH'S REFUGEES OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT AND MOVE FORWARD ON THE PATH TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INTEGRATION. RIC-AAU'S JOB DEVELOPERS, REFUGEES THEMSELVES, PROVIDE INTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, JOB SKILLS EDUCATION, AND CAREER PLANNING; TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION EACH CLIENT'S CULTURE, NEEDS, EDUCATION, PAST EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS, AND POTENTIAL BARRIERS. THE PROGRAM HAS 3 FUNDING STREAMS, EACH WITH ITS OWN TARGET POPULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION WITH THE SAME OVERALL GOAL OF ASSISTING REFUGEES FIND AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A CLEAR PATH TO INTEGRATION FOR 75 REFUGEES THIS YEAR. TARGETED ASSISTANCE GRANT (TAG) : THE TAG PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR REFUGEE WORK-READINESS THROUGH JOB SEARCH PREPARATION, SKILLS-BUILDING AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST IN OVERCOMING EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS AND OTHER SITUATIONS THAT MAY JEOPARDIZE EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A SIGNIFICANT REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION CAPACITY BUILDING COMPONENT, PARTNERING WITH THREE KEY REFUGEE COMMUNITIES (CONGOLESE, SOMALI, AND SUDANESE) TO PROVIDE TRAINING, MONITORING AND MENTORING SO THEY CAN SERVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES IN THE FUTURE. WORK READINESS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (WRESL): WRESL PROVIDES A SIX MONTH INTENSIVE CURRICULUM FOR NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEES, FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING WORK READINESS SKILLS TO HELP THEM ATTAIN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO FIND AND RETAIN LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PRE-LITERATE REFUGEES WHO ARE SINGLE PARENTS WITH ONE OR MORE DEPENDENT CHILDREN OR TO REFUGEES IN A TWO PARENT HOUSEHOLD WITH ONE OR MORE DEPENDENT CHILDREN WHERE ONE PARENT HAS A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INCAPACITY. PAYROLL GRANT: THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES (DWS) AND LDS CHURCH, REFUGEES ARE PLACED EITHER AT THE HUMANITARIAN CENTER OR DESERET INDUSTRIES MANUFACTURING. REFUGEES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN EIGHT HOUR WORK DAY, WHICH CONSISTS OF FOUR HOURS OF HANDS ON WORK AND FOUR HOURS OF CLASSROOM EDUCATION. THE LDS CHURCH PAYS FOR THE FOUR HOURS OF WORK AND DWS PAYS FOR THE FOUR HOURS OF EDUCATION.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The refugee and immigrant center at the asian association of utah (ric-aau) was founded in 1977 and is a private, non-profit, community-based organization located in salt lake city. originally established to support asian immigrants and refugees in their transition to life in the united states, the organization has expanded its resources and services over the past 37 years to assist refugees and immigrants from around the world. today, we serve over 2,000 refugees, immigrants, and other community members each year. with over 60 staff members, our backgrounds cover 17 countries and over 30 languages. we are devoted to helping clients become more self-sufficient in their daily lives, and aim to reduce the barriers that refugees and immigrants face when adapting to life in the u.s. with the help of staff, volunteers, and community leaders, we are continually developing and expanding our services to meet the needs of our clients. we offer comprehensive services in one physical location, re”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The refugee and immigrant center at the asian association of utah (ric-aau) was founded in 1977 and is a private, non-profit, community-based organization located in salt lake city. originally established to support asian immigrants and refugees in their transition to life in the united states, the organization has expanded its resources and services over the past 37 years to assist refugees and immigrants from around the world. today, we serve over 2,000 refugees, immigrants, and other community members each year. with over 60 staff members, our backgrounds cover 17 countries and over 30 languages. we are devoted to helping clients become more self-sufficient in their daily lives, and aim to reduce the barriers that refugees and immigrants face when adapting to life in the u.s. with the help of staff, volunteers, and community leaders, we are continually developing and expanding our services to meet the needs of our clients. we offer comprehensive services in one physical location, re”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is UT as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 155 SOUTH 300 WEST SUITE 101, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 841011217.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 97 employees reported on their 990 form.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $42,162.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1977.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,152,580 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $9,745 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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