Real Life started in 2010 with the objective of teaching “real-life” applicable skills to refugee and immigrant teens throughout the Salt Lake Valley. The main goal of the program was to assist students as they transitioned through the various stages
Real Life’s New Music Therapy Program
By: Melissa Pearson Over the past few years, researchers have found that there has been a major increase in the needs for mental health services within our country and communities. Collectively, we have all faced the fallout and effects of
Donor Profile: Barker Family Charitable Foundation
This month Youthlinc would like to honor and thank the Barker Family Charitable Foundation. Barker Family Charitable Foundation is a Salt Lake City based 501(c )(3) founded in 2016. The focus areas of Barker Family Charitable Foundation include: cancer research, education, refugees, healthcare and community development. The emphasis Barker Family Foundation has in providing “at
Youthlinc Local Projects 2021
This year, for the first time ever, Youthlinc implemented service experience trips for volunteers to take part in locally. These served as an opportunity not only for humanitarians who were unable to travel internationally this year due to COVID-19, but also for participants to see the many ways they
Meet our 2021 Real Life Scholarship Award Winners
$5000 Award Winner Nida Taha Nida Taha is from Sudan. Her family traveled from Sudan to Egypt before eventually coming to America. She is entering her Sophomore year at Columbia College studying Business: Innovations and Entrepreneurship. She was originally inspired
Mondo Art
What is Mondo Art? The Mondo Art Project was created to connect children all over the world through the universal language of art. The goal is to give children from all countries, cultures and backgrounds a voice – a chance