Utah Volunteers Welcome Refugee Family with Warm, Loving Home

Utah Volunteers Create Welcoming Home for Refugee Family In a heartwarming display of community support, volunteers in Utah are working tirelessly to prepare apartments for refugee families arriving in the state. One such effort, captured in a recent video, shows volunteers carefully setting up a basic apartment for a family of four – two parents and two young girls. The video highlights the meticulous care taken to ensure the family has everything they need for a fresh start. "We only get the basic information of gender and ages," explains Anne Perkins, Refugee Resettlement Manager, in the video. "But when we find out there are children, we like to take it a step further." This commitment to providing more than just the essentials is evident in the volunteers' actions. They unpack boxes filled with food, toiletries, and household items, carefully arranging them in the kitchen and bathroom. Beyond the necessities, the volunteers add a special touch, incorporating donated toys, books, and school supplies to make the apartment a welcoming home for the children. "We have backpacks for school-age kids that are full of school kits," Perkins adds, emphasizing the thoughtfulness behind the preparations. The video concludes with the volunteers arranging the children's beds with stuffed animals and blankets, creating a warm and inviting space. The video is a testament to the compassion and dedication of volunteers who are making a tangible difference in the lives of refugee families, offering them a fresh start and a sense of belonging. The thoughtful preparation underscores the importance of community support in helping refugees integrate into their new environment.