More than 1,000 local refugees came to Granite Park Junior High to pick up backpacks filled with school supplies, learn about local health and education resources and enjoy a free carnival.
SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah — Bsim Sapkota, a refugee from Nepal, has a five-year-old grandson entering kindergarten this year.
More than 1,000 local refugees came to Granite Park Junior High Thursday evening to pick up backpacks filled with school supplies, learn about local health and education resources and enjoy a free carnival. “Starting school is scary for the established community kids, let alone a refugee that doesn't know the language, doesn't know the customs and has very limited financial means," said Amy Dott Harmer, Executive Director of the Utah Refugee Connection.
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