MY FAMILY DIARY STORIES
Stories to elevate the voices of first-generation families living in Utah. First-generation meaning immigrant, new transplant, refugee, asylee, anyone that has a new Utahn experience from a family perspective. A family, like any other, hopes to find structure, opportunity, peace, and connection within a community.
The Hudson Family
1 min read | Our January 2020 move to St. George marked the second time that we have been Southern Utah residents....
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The Huynh-Phung Family | My Family Diary
1 minute read | Thao and her three sons, Lee, Lou and Stephen know firsthand how moving to a new place can be quite a challenging journey at first. Thao,...
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The Barahona Family | My Family Diary
3 minute read | Gladys Barahona grew up in Central America in the country of Honduras surrounded by the loving care of her family and friends where she spent her...
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The Castaño Family | My Family Diary
3 minute read | Daniel Castaño grew up in Colombia surrounded by friends and family. His father passed on early on during his childhood and he grew up alongside his...
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Keep Making Connections: news & Stories
Roots and Traditions: Journeying Through Utah’s History of Cultural Celebration
1 minute read | View a glimpse of the colorful array of festivals that honor the heritage and roots of...
Sebastian de Freitas | New Beginnings Lead to Abundant Connections
1 minute read | I moved to Utah not knowing much about it, but now I can define Utah in...
Eli Madrigal | Striving for the American Dream Through Groceries With Heart
1 minute read | I immigrated to the United States when I was 15 years old. My grandfather was born...
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