News from Charlottesville, VA
Get the latest updates and event listings from the International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville, VA, and learn how you can help welcome newly arrived refugees.
Growing Season Has Begun!
New Roots kicks off the growing season with its first volunteer work day at IRC's 4th St. Community Garden
A Look Back at a Year of Covid
IRC staff reflect on the past year and how it has changed the way we continue to serve our clients.
New Roots Cville Garden Applications for 2021 Season
Applications for returning gardeners are now available. Applications for new gardeners will be released March 1.
AmeriCorps Members' Day of Service with New Roots
New Roots Charlottesville celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with their first, outside, socially-distanced volunteer day of 2021 at New Roots Farm, featuring nine AmeriCorps service members.
H.O.M.E Community Family Sponsorship Program
Volunteer groups can provide critical support for newly-arriving families as they rebuild their lives.
Youth Mentor
Adult mentors in the Charlottesville community are paired with a mentee and help guide the youth through important life transitions and decisions.
Meet Isabel, a Local Student with Global Goals
After facing initial challenges in school, Isabel joined the MYVA program and is now thriving and helping other refugee students to succeed.
Djenny's Nursing Dream Come True
Her dream of nursing followed her from Uganda to the U.S. Now she's earned her CNA in a pandemic and is caring for the community that welcomed her.
COVID-19 Update from the IRC in Virginia
IRC in Charlottesville and Richmond will continue to provide vital services while safe-guarding our community.
IRC Interpreter Services is Expanding
Interpreter Services is looking for candidates to train and add to their growing remote interpreting pool.