Since the 1970s, Catholic Community Services of Utah has been resettling refugees seeking safety and a new start in our community. With open hearts and outstretched hands, we have welcomed families escaping war, persecution, and unimaginable hardship—offering them not just resources, but a place to belong. Now, due to recent federal funding changes, we face a difficult reality: our Refugee Resettlement program is winding down.
While this chapter of our work is closing, our commitment to those we serve remains unwavering. Beginning in April 2025, our client caseload will gradually decrease until mid-2026.
During this transition, community support is critical in ensuring that refugee families continue receiving the assistance they need to reach self-sufficiency and settle into life in Utah. Refugees who have already arrived in Utah—families who have taken their first hopeful steps toward rebuilding their lives—still need our help.
CCS is calling on the community to stand in solidarity with our refugee neighbors in the midst of this transition. There are two powerful ways you can make a difference.
Give Financially
Your donations help sustain CCS’ ability to provide direct assistance to the refugee families and individuals who have already been resettled. This includes essential support such as rent and utility payments, and bus passes. Right now, the most powerful way to stand with our refugee neighbors is through a monetary gift.
Donate today at ccsutah.org/donate.
Volunteer
Throughout the years, volunteers have been at the heart of our Refugee Resettlement program—helping families navigate their new surroundings, prepare for employment, and adjust to life in a new country. Now, volunteers are more essential than ever in ensuring that our refugee neighbors continue receiving the support they need.
CCS’ greatest volunteer need currently is Refugee Family Mentors—compassionate individuals willing to walk alongside a refugee family, offering guidance, friendship, and encouragement. This is more than just a volunteer opportunity—it’s a chance to transform lives, foster belonging, and show our newest neighbors that they are truly welcome.
Learn more about becoming a Refugee Family Mentor here.
The impact of community support is best seen through the stories of those who have found support and stability through CCS. Read about the journeys of just a few of the refugees we've served:
Passing on the Power to Stand: Hanifa’s Story
Journeys to Refuge: Mr. Poya’s Story
Refugee Resettlement: Dhulfiqar’s Story
These stories highlight the strength, perseverance, and courage of refugee families—and why your support matters now more than ever.
This is the moment to show what community truly means—to demonstrate that even in the face of change, our compassion remains steadfast. Thank you for the many ways that you continue to provide help and create hope for our neighbors alongside Catholic Community Services of Utah.
