News from Dallas, TX

Please join GenR (short for Generation Rescue, the IRC’s young professionals group) for its inaugural fundraising event in support of the IRC's vital work helping resettled refugees rebuild their lives in Dallas.

Thank you, Goldman Sachs Community TeamWorks for coming out and hosting the very first Women's Economic Empowerment Luncheon at the IRC in Dallas!

New Roots focuses on food security, food access and agriculture in the refugee community. New Roots is a national program and is located in 12 different cities. In Dallas, we have partnered with 8 different community gardens to provide growing space for our clients. We hope you enjoy this video created by GenR member, Jigna Vora.

Thank you to the Make Your Life Sweeter team for bringing some HotPoppin treats for refugee families and staff!

Akeel’s art mixes darkness and light to reflect the struggle and hope of the refugee experience. But there is more. As Akeel puts it, he wants his art to communicate that “the Iraqi people love peace, art, and liberty, not war.”

Recently, the refugee women who participate in the IRC in Dallas’ “Arab Women’s Support Group” received certificates for completing their support group sessions!

The IRC in Dallas was thrilled to have three Sheraton Dallas Human Resources staff members present to our clients and help with interviewing preparation during the second day of Job Readiness Training.

The Grace Museum Abilene partners with the IRC in Abilene to organize exhibit on refugees.

The IRC in Abilene and Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) partner up for a day at the Abilene Zoo.