Program areas at Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection
Community Garden CRIC provided a plot where more than 50 refugees and immigrant families planted, grew, and harvested their own vegetables on about 55 plots, with the option to sell the produce at the Logan Gardeners Market. The space was also a meeting place for families to gather and socialize. Excess produce rom the garden was donated to the Cache Community Food Pantry. Money Management Classes CRIC offers online and in-person classes in both Spanish and English for individuals unfamiliar with the U.S. banking and credit systems to learn essential personal finance concepts including choosing a bank, different types of bank accounts, budgeting, different ways to pay bills, credit vs. debit cards, and support for financial decision making. It is a 6-week course, with one meeting each week. Drivers License Study Assistance CRIC offers one-on-one tutoring for the written Utah drivers license test I English, Spanish and other languages whenever possible. Small Business Advising CRIC provides one-on-one support for refugee and immigrant owned business to aid in various business aspects to help these businesses find success. Partner Organizations and Other Referrals- CRIC refers individuals to a variety of other services in the area hosted by partner organizations such as free mental health appointments, free or low-cost health clinics, referrals to the English Language Center, immigration lawyers.
COVID RELIEF: CRIC received grants and voluntary cash donations from the community to provide key facets of covid relief for our clients including conducting vaccination clinics, conducting public information and outreach campaigns to disseminate accurate covid medical information throughout our communities.
CRIC partnered with Church World Services to settle some Afghan arrivals during 2022. For these individuals we located housing, found employment, and helped set them up for life in the U.S. Also, assisted with accessing appropriate legal resources and navigating the immigration system.