News from New York, NY

The IRC in NY's Refugee Youth Summer Academy (RYSA) is recruiting outstanding candidates to work with refugee, asylee, and immigrant students, aged 5-20, this summer!

The IRC in NY hosted the first of two citizenship workshops at the Queens Library in Long Island City to assist community members with citizenship applications.

Adult Education programs provide community and crucial language skills for refugees, asylees, and immigrants looking to advance in New York City.

As a volunteer since 2016, Lisa Scholtes has quickly become an invaluable member of the IRC in New York’s support network.

As part of their civic engagement efforts, the IRC in NY Leaders In Training wrote an oped together about their refugee, asylee, and immigrant experiences.

Join this webinar briefing with the International Rescue Committee to learn about the current and future status of refugee resettlement in the US and hear about some of our special program to help refugees rebuild their lives. Resettlement is an important part of IRC’s work with refugees. Learn about the comprehensive services the IRC provides within the first months of a refugee’s arrival in the United States as well as the current state of refugee resettlement in the US.

The IRC's New Roots Community Farm in the Bronx is featured in a New York Botanical Garden photo exhibit celebrating 30 years of Bronx Green-Up.

In a warm and generously provided space, IRC staff and clients celebrated the end of 2018 in style.

English as a Second Language students in New York applied their new skills while celebrating Thanksgiving this year.

The IRC in NY's Small Business Workshop series concluded in November, following several special guest speakers.