The International Rescue Committee (IRC) continues to support the resettlement of refugees in Salt Lake City, having helped over 13,000 individuals find safety in Utah since opening its local doors in 1994.
IRC Refugee Resettlement Efforts
The IRC works alongside government bodies and local volunteers to assist refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, and survivors of torture. According to the organization, the agency provides critical services including housing, healthcare access, English language classes, and economic empowerment programs to help New Americans rebuild their lives.
Classical Education in Utah County
In Utah County, Maeser Preparatory Academy is utilizing a classical liberal arts curriculum to focus on character development and college preparation. The tuition-free public charter high school uses the Socratic Method and Great Books to teach students about morality, truth, and justice.
Maeser Preparatory Academy reported an average SAT score of 1330 among its students and a graduation rate exceeding 95%. The school's curriculum includes the study of Latin and Greek, as well as experiential learning opportunities such as Winterim.
McKay-Dee Hospital Regional Healthcare Services
Providing regional medical infrastructure, McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden offers 24/7 emergency care and various community wellness classes. The hospital also provides 'Hospital at Home' services, which deliver acute or chronic medical treatment directly to patients' residences.
Intermountain Health, the operator of McKay-Dee Hospital, also highlighted recent community engagements, such as a collaboration with the Las Vegas Raiders to honor young cancer patients.
