ESLC Holiday Party

Thank you to everyone who attended our Holiday party! We loved seeing you! For those of you who didn't make it, here is a slide show of all of our fun!

More Holiday Shopping!

Thank you for your great response to the Global Artisans Holiday sale! If you missed it, there are more opportunities for you to buy meaningful, unique Christmas gifts this year. Global Artisans is a project of Salt Lake County's Refugees Pathways to Self-Sufficiency with a mission to empower refugees to become self-sufficient through part-time entrepreneurial activities. Every product is handmade by our new friends who find refuge in Utah. You will find unique bags, jewelry, hats, clothing, and more! Visit a Global Artisans booth at these locations:

Salt Lake County Office
2001 S. State St.
South Building Cafeteria
Friday December 4, 11 & 18
11:00am to 2:00pm

Human Rights Day Celebration Reception
Salt Lake City County Building
451 S. State St.
Thursday, December 10
6:30-7:30pm

DWS Office
300 S. 140 E.
Main Entrance
Monday, December 14
11:00am to 2:00pm

Hope to see you there!

Christmas Wish List

Dear Santa,
This year I have been very good. For Christmas this year I would like a 4-drawer lateral file and some more volunteers.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
The ESLC

Holiday Shopping

Looking for some original and meaningful gifts for your family and friends this year? How about some gifts made by local refugees? Global Artisans is a project of Salt Lake County's Refugees Pathways to Self-Sufficiency with a mission to empower refugees to become self-sufficient through part-time entrepreneurial activities. Every product is handmade by our new friends who find refuge in Utah. You will find unique hats, jewelry, bags, clothing and more!

Shop for gifts this Saturday at these two locations:

Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 21
Pioneer Craft House
3300 South 500 East
Salt Lake City
10:00am to 5:00pm

Third Annual Winter Market
Featuring Artisan Treasures from Utah and Around the World, Local Performing Artists, and the "Trees of Diversity" Exhibit
Saturday, November 21
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 S.
West Valley City
10:00am to 8:00pm

Outstanding Volunteer Award

Many of you know Jean Bingham as a member of the ESLC staff. She is, but did you know that she is a volunteer? She started out volunteering with the ESLC seven years ago, tutoring two Afghani women. When we were in need, she stepped in to help, and helped out so much, that she is now considered as part of the staff! She teaches our Tutor Trainings, does tutor-student matches, teaches classes, does record-keeping in the office, and much more - all as a volunteer! This year Jean was honored by the State Refugee Office as an Outstanding Volunteer, and she received a plaque and a handmade bag made by Karen refugees from Myanmar. We agree that Jean is an Outstanding Volunteer, and are so grateful for her service!

Tutor Training Graduates

Congratulations to this month's Tutor Training graduates! We're excited to match you with your students!

Literacy Fair

Three of our brave students spoke at the Salt Lake City Library's Literacy Fair this month! Well done, Yusuf Shaali, Mary Mmborothi, and Marina Cuevas!