News from San Diego, CA

Refugee youth have the chance to visit employers and universities, and meet professionals in different fields through the Connect2Work program.

Join the IRC in San Diego as an AmeriCorps member - multiple positions now open.

MAKE is a consortium of food-based social enterprises of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in San Diego and housed within its Food and Farming Program.

Events throughout the month of June brought the San Diego community out for World Refugee Day

Many of the students in Crawford High School's 2018 graduating class came to the US as refugees – meet some of the students who celebrated the completion of their high school careers

The Sponsorship and Special Events Volunteer will support the development manager in seeking new and renewed sponsorship opportunities for and planning the logistics of the IRC’s annual fundraiser, A Taste of the IRC and provide support the day of the event.

Have a passion for advocacy? The IRC is looking for a committed community member interested in empowering the voices of refugee and immigrant populations. Click here!

As part of the LET'S HIKE program, City Heights youth recently completed the 5 Peak Challenge, climbing all five peaks in Mission Trails Regional Park in five days! The challenge marked the conclusion of a year-long program to get refugee youth outside and engaged with the natural environment.

Be the first friendly face clients see as they check into our lobby!

Finding a job is the first order of business for most adults arriving in San Diego as refugees, but sometimes finding a way to get to work can be even more challenging than finding the job itself.