Band for Refugees: Event Line-up
Written by Megan Carson
Saturday, June 16, 2018. 6:30pm-10:00pm. Draper Amphitheater.
Music
Evan Jolley, Camille McKeon, Little Moon, Gabrielle McKeon, Jeremy Avery, Nic Blosil, Jaren Jolley, Israel Turley, The Rocky Mountain Rockers, Margo Watson, Kimberly Knighton
Food Trucks
The Penguin Brothers - Ice Cream Cookies
Waffle Luv
Falafel Tree
Stories of Refugees
Special Guest: Carter Charles, former refugee and current TSOS team member
T-shirts for sale
Silent Auction
Items include: Spa gift cards, exotic rugs, skin care products, and more.
USAHello.org and Welcome.US: Two Helpful Online Tools for our Refugee Friends and U.S. Locals who are Welcoming them
Resettling into a new country can be more challenging when you don't know where to turn for help. USAHello.org makes information and resources available to those who have newly arrived in the United States. Welcome.US matches resettlement agencies' in-kind needs with businesses and community leaders who want to help.
A Personal Look at Resettlement Statistics
U.S. Operation Allies Welcome Webinars: DHS Briefing & How You Can Help
As of 31 December 2021, more than 52,000 Afghan evacuees have been resettled in communities across the country. These resettlement efforts are led by the Department of State in close coordination with more than 290 local resettlement affiliates. The remaining approximately 22,500 vulnerable Afghans await resettlement at 5 military bases in the U.S.
TUNE IN JAN 6 & JAN 19 FOR INFO ON HOW YOU CAN HELP IN YOUR AREA.