The IRC in San Diego
Each year, thousands of refugees are invited by the U.S. government to seek safety and freedom. Forced to flee conflict or persecution, many refugees have survived against incredible odds. Refugees step off the plane with next to nothing but their dignity, hope and determination. In San Diego, the IRC helps refugees to rebuild their lives.
Photo: Furainne Jean-Baptiste, owner of Fifi Commerical Cleaning, is IRC in San Diego's Entreprenuer of the Month for May 2012. Learn more about her business and the IRC Microenterprise Program that is assisting her at www.Rescue.org/sdmicro. Photo by Natalia Robert
Welcome
How We Help Refugees
The IRC makes sure newly arrived refugees receive:
- a furnished home
- help with rent
- health care
- nutritious, affordable food
- English language classes
- help building job, computer & financial literacy skills
- education for their children
- social services and community support
- legal services toward residency & citizenship
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International Rescue Committee
San Diego, California
5348 University Ave, Suite 205
San Diego, CA 92105
United States
Tel: +1 619 641 7510
El Cajon, California (Satellite office)
131 E Main Street, Suite 201
El Cajon, CA 92020
United States
Tel: +1 619 440 6208
