outreach statue-of liberty style- panel -refugees & homeless. ula 2014
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Refugees "A refugee is someone who, “owing to a well-
founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his or her nationality and is unable to or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.” (http://jobs.utah.gov/refugee/resources/manual/52.pdf)
Utah is home to over 50,000 refugees
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Who? Refugees came from many different
countries, including Afghanistan, Burma, Burundi, Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Russia (Meshketian Turks), Somalia, Sudan, and Vietnam
The United States also offers asylum to GLBT identified persons
Learn about their experiences
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http://www.wrapsnet.org/Reports/AdmissionsArrivals/tabid/211/language/en-US/Default.aspx
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Local Resources
State of Utah Salt Lake County
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Library Service to RefugeesIn 2012-13 we offered the Speak Up Program for Refugee and New Immigrant Teens.
This program was a partnership and partially funded by an LSTA grant.
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Library Service to RefugeesSunnyvale Neighborhood Services Partnership
We provide afterschool activities for youth and teens at the community center there
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Library Service to RefugeesOther Programs: Our Multicultural Festival has had a strong
refugee/immigrant presence Major Partner in the Global Community
Summit New Neighbors Bookclub Writing and afterschool programs for
refugee youth at our Columbus Library
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Partner Agencies Serving Refugees English Skills Learning Center Salt Lake County Refugee Services Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center
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L. Seborg - Salt Lake County Library Services
Links to Resources & Agenciesfor Refugees United Stateshttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr State of Utahhttp://jobs.utah.gov/refugee/ Salt Lake County http://www.slco.org/crd/refugees/refugees.html English Skills Learning Centerhttp://www.eslcenter.org/ Cultural Orientation Resource Center
http://www.culturalorientation.net/ Videos About Different Refugee Populations
http://www.culturalorientation.net/learning/learning-videos
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Service to Homeless
We partnered with the Road Home’s Community Winter Shelter in Midvale, UT to provide 33 storytimes this past winter season.
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Learn More TomorrowCreating Successful Outreach PartnershipsUnderserved populations such as homeless families, refugees, and teen parents can benefit tremendously from library services. However, making contact and establishing effective working relationships can be challenging. Learn how we worked with community groups to provide tailored outreach services at the Road Home’s Community Winter Shelter, the Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center, and Granite Peaks’ Teen Parent Program.
Presenters:Heather Novotny - Salt Lake County Library ServicesStacy Vincent - Salt Lake County Library Services
Tomorrow Fri, 05/02/2014 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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L. Seborg - Salt Lake County Library Services
Thank you! Liesl Seborg Salt Lake County Library Services [email protected] 801-943-4636
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