News from Seattle, WA

From June 19th - October 17th get high-quality produce locally grown by IRC gardeners at the Namaste Farm Stand in Tukwila and SeaTac.

This World Refugee Day–and every day–let’s ensure we fight for refugees, learn from them, and do everything in our power to keep our country’s doors open to those in need of safety and protection. Here are three ways to take action locally in honor World Refugee Day.

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8th, join us for the premiere of Brave Girl Rising, followed by a panel discussion featuring Nicky Smith, Executive Director of IRC Seattle, and Christina Lowery, CEO of Girl Rising. Get your tickets today!

The IRC in Seattle joins Mayor Jenny Durkan, Councilmember Lorena González, and others in opposing the Administration's new asylum rules denying safe haven to people fleeing violence and persecution.

Three girls from Myanmar - who share a name, a school, and a new home outside Seattle - are learning to rock climb as they adjust to life in their new country. Read about their stories and the IRC in Seattle’s efforts supporting newcomer youth in this inspiring New York Times article.

Come support the IRC’s first climb-a-thon on September 8! Enjoy food trucks, free drinks, raffles, music, games, and more while climbers raise funds to help refugee and immigrant youth thrive in their new communities.

Calling all fruit tree owners in South King County! You can support the IRC's exciting new partnership with City Fruit by registering your trees and sharing part of your fruit harvest with refugee families in our community.

The IRC's senior empowerment program hosted the first annual sports day at Sunset Park in SeaTac. Thank you to our partners at ACRS, Bhutanese Community Resource Center, and ECOSS for making this intergenerational day of fun possible!

Hundreds gathered for the 13th Annual ARTvocacy event - an art exhibit and naturalization ceremony honoring World Refugee Day.

Refugees are often denied citizenship and basic rights in their home countries. Participants at a recent IRC naturalization workshop share what becoming a U.S. citizen means to them.