News from San Diego, CA

Ranna Jajju, owner of Threading by Ranna in Linda Vista, is a former refugee from Iraq, who resettled to San Diego back in 2009. Since then, she has opened up two businesses and most recently shined as a stellar example as a small business leadership and resilience during a global pandemic.

Provide support to individuals and families with incomes below the national average by guiding them through the tax preparation process! No tax preparation experience needed! Join our program virtually from anywhere in the US!

Stay tuned to the IRC in San Diego's response and mitigation plans to protect the health and safety of staff, volunteers and clients.

1 in 10 eligible voters are new Americans! The IRC is here to support with voter education to support naturalized citizens and eligible voters. If you are not eligible to vote, do not register to vote as it will have consequences on your immigration status. If you are not yet a U.S. citizen, contact the IRC's immigration services by calling or texting (408) 472-3675.

We are taking our annual fundraising dinner, "A Taste of the IRC," online! Join us this September for stories of resilience, tastes from around the world & a way to give back to refugee and immigrant communities.

In such uncertain times, the San Diego community has shown its support for refugees through random acts of kindness.

From sharing health and safety information to providing asylum-seeking families with much-needed support, IRC caseworkers are keeping clients informed of the rapidly developing COVID-19 pandemic and making sure they stay safe.

Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved in the future.

Join the IRC's Food and Farming Program every Saturday in North Park for our family-friendly Fun on the Farm events.

Check out what the IRC in San Diego has accomplished this February and celebrate the successes of our clients with us.