Immigrant Success Stories
The Emergence of Immigrant Entrepreneur Women in Salt Lake
The emergence of immigrant entrepreneur women is contributing to the economy and shifting the male-dominated business pattern. The Small Business Administration states, “Immigrants own businesses at higher rates compared to…
Studio Artistic: An Immigrant Story That Will Make You Believe In The American Dream Again
Marcelo Galvan immigrated to the United States from Argentina as a young man and built up a successful business creating ornamental ironwork.
An Immigrant Woman Christmas Story: Triumphing over a Tragedy
In July 1984, as the calendar started its downhill slide to December, Vasi Sergakis started the uphill climb as a single parent and the sole breadwinner. At the time, she…
Escape to a New Life
“Where we going Mom, where we going?” the kids asked repeatedly as they followed their mother day and night for about three weeks through jungles and across rivers and…
Serve Refugees Sharehouse Creates Cycle of Hope and Change
A modest relocatable classroom located at Lincoln Elementary School in South Salt Lake houses the Serve Refugees Sharehouse – a crucial resource for thousands of refugees that didn’t exist…
Immigrants Among Us—A Thai Couple is Living the American Dream
Third South in downtown Salt Lake City between 300 West and 400 West is a treasure trove for food enthusiasts. The block across from Pioneer Park is home to the…
Laziz Middle Eastern Spreads
Recipes for hummus date back to a 13th-century Cairo cookbook. How two Utah chefs are returning the ancient recipe for Utah foodies to enjoy.