TOGETHER, WE DELIVER HOPE.

We're providing critical support for refugees at home in Utah and around the world. Your gift powers aid shipments to communities affected by crisis, cares for refugee expectant mothers with supplies and guidance, and gives newly resettled refugee families a warm welcome to Utah.

  • Our volunteer-powered humanitarian warehouse in American Fork is the heart of our international aid. Here, we collect, sort, pack, and ship millions of essential items to refugees in hotspots and disaster zones like Jordan, Ukraine, Somaliland, Bangladesh, California, and more.

    Why do we ship from Utah? Because with in-kind donations, discounted shipping, and donated labor, we stretch every dollar further—delivering $250 worth of aid for every $10 donated. And because we listen closely to the communities we serve, every box is filled with exactly what’s needed.

  • Starting over in a new country is tough—add pregnancy into the mix, and it can feel impossible. Refugee moms in Utah face unfamiliar healthcare systems, language barriers, and a lack of personalized support.

    Our Maternal Health Program pairs each expecting mom with a trained support volunteer who checks in weekly and provides real, hands-on help every step of the way. This personalized care reduces stress, builds confidence, and helps new moms feel seen and loved as they start a new chapter.

  • Families resettling in Utah through the official US Refugee Admissions Program face the daunting challenge of starting over—often after a long journey of instability, conflict, and displacement. Our Welcome Program partners with local resettlement agencies to ensure these families are met with essentials, dignity, and community.

    We fully furnish apartments with everything needed, like beds, cookware, stuffed animals, and handmade quilts. Since 2021, we’ve set up over 970 apartments for families from over 20 countries. Read Joyce’s story here.

  • Our Sharehouse is a resource center that provides essential items to refugee families in our community who have been identified as particularly vulnerable and are referred to us by our trusted partner organizations. Many of the families we serve are navigating significant challenges as they rebuild their lives, and the Sharehouse helps ensure they have access to basic necessities while they work toward long-term stability.

    Through the Sharehouse, families can receive food, hygiene supplies, diapers, clothing, and basic household goods to help meet their everyday needs. We are proud to partner with the Utah Food Bank, allowing us to expand the food assistance available to the families we serve. By working alongside local organizations and community partners, the Sharehouse helps provide practical support, preserve dignity, and create a stronger foundation for refugee families as they establish new lives in our community and work toward self-reliance.

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Every Action Counts

Interested in making a difference? Please email volunteerutah@lhi.org to set up a volunteer appointment.

Every volunteer hour, service project, and donation adds up to meaningful change. Whether you’re welcoming a family home, supporting a new mother, or helping us ship life-saving supplies—thank you for being part of the LHI Utah family!