News from Boise, ID

Help refugees and immigrants in their journey from harm to home by making a gift to the IRC in Boise on Idaho Gives Day, May 2.

Eight refugee and immigrant youth utilize their Spring Break to become job-ready for summer employment.

The IRC in Boise is currently accepting applications for the summer 2019 internship cycle. Deadline to apply: May 31st, 2019.

Amani Mansour and Samer Abdullah became US Citizens on January 31st, 2019, but their journey towards citizenship began long before, and many countries away from, that moment.

Through an enduring partnership with the City of Boise, the IRC in Boise empowers newly-arrived refugee clients to engage in their own job search and achieve self-sufficiency.

Twelve students compose the inaugural class of the IRC in Boise's collaborative Environmental Services Pre-Apprenticeship program, receiving the vocational English and job skills training necessary for their success in this medical field.

RISE Together helps refugee youth learn basic water survival skills and helps connect them to ongoing swim lessons. Help with the fall cohort by accompanying youth to and supervising youth at swim lessons, and help transport youth home after.

The IRC in Boise's Immigration team works tirelessly to help refugees and immigrants achieve protected immigration status, while proudly celebrating our newest US citizens.

The IRC in Boise remains grateful to the Boise community for their ongoing support and compassion towards the refugee families affected in the attack at the Wylie St. Station Apartment Complex. Here is an update on the assistance provided.

The RISE Together Swim Program has concluded its first year with a very successful series of summer lessons.