SALT LAKE CITY — Finding a backpack, checking off items on the school supply list, and preparing for a new school year can feel daunting — especially if you're new to the United States.
"We have 65,000 refugees across the Wasatch Front, and many of them are very nervous to start school, having the things that they need," Harmer said."Members of the established community can donate backpacks and specific backpack kits to Utah refugee connection, and these will be distributed to refugee families."
Last year, Utah Refugee Connection received more than 5,000 backpacks. So far this year, they're falling short.
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