News from Elizabeth, NJ
Get the latest updates and event listings from the International Rescue Committee in Elizabeth, NJ, and learn how you can help welcome newly arrived refugees.
Intern Spotlight: Naomi, ICM IRC in NJ
Naomi. IRC in NJ
Intern Spotlight: Delaney, E&L IRC in NJ
Delaney, IRC in NJ Intern
The IRC in NJ gives thanks to its Housing Partners
The IRC in NJ is taking the time to extend its appreciation to its partners, many of whom are active agents of change in their community and beyond.
The IRC in NJ Housing
From October through the end of December 2021, the IRC in NJ has increasingly helped move in and prepare apartments for arrivals, including Afghan families.
IRC in NJ March Drive: Back in-person!
The IRC in NJ office was excited to host this year’s Drive in early March!
Did you attend the Awesome Human Day Virtual event?
Once again, the IRC in NYNJ thanks Nataly and her team for bringing a joyous and important talk that relates the migrant experience to a vision of work-life balance in America. To learn more about Nataly Kogan’s Awesome Human Day movement and her book, The Awesome Human Project.
NJ Staff spotlight: From Client to Caseworker
NJ Staff spotlight: From Client to Caseworker
Nataly's message to the IRC Community
Nataly's video message and letter to the IRC Community: A brilliant creative, author, former refugee, TEDx speaker, and awesome human, Nataly INVITES YOU on February 8, 4pm EST via Zoom, to the Awesome Human Day Virtual Event!
Mark your calendar for Awesome Human Day
Join Nataly Kogan’s online celebration of the launch of her book The Awesome Human Project. A brilliant creative, author, former refugee, TEDx speaker, and awesome human, Nataly INVITES YOU on February 8, 4pm EST via Zoom, to the Awesome Human Day Virtual Event! This FREE online event is for awesome humans like YOU to learn how to overcome burnout and embrace the best version of yourself through the practice and pursuit of meaning and joy! In efforts to welcome more inclusive conversations about wellness, the IRC in NYNJ extends this invitation to our IRC community, who we hope can join the Awesome Humans family as well!
A letter from IRC in NYNJ: Welcoming Afghans and newcomers
The IRC in NYNJ will continue to support Afghan individuals and families, and newcomers from across the Globe in their long resettlement journey. The crisis in Afghanistan has shaped the methodology of resettlement case management at the IRC to bolster proactive and client-facing services and programming. With your support, the IRC in NYNY can defy the temporal pressures and limits that inflate the emotional and financial burden faced by newcomers.