News from Silver Spring, MD
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IRC immigration volunteer continues to serve immigrants from Central America
Ines who volunteered with the IRC in Silver Spring to reunite children with their parents now provides them critical services
Mentors Making a Difference
Vivian has helped Rahila, a refugee from Afghanistan, learn English and navigate her new neighborhood
IRC assists survivors of labor and sex trafficking in suburban Washington
Adilah survives her labor trafficking experience after years of abuse
Intern Spotlight: Alphaeus Hanson’s commitment to service
Alphaeus reflects on how he supports refugees to get their first job in the U.S.
Leidys becomes a US citizen
After a difficult process to reunite with her husband in the US and complications from the coronavirus, Leidys passes her citizenship test and becomes a US citizen.
A new life during the coronavirus pandemic
A family from Afghanistan arrives to the DC Metro area and welcomes a new daughter
Virtual Summer Youth Academy
Summer Learning in the Time of COVID
Community Spotlight: Muslim Community Center
Local community organization steps up to support refugee families during COVID-19
Intern Spotlight: Emily Tomsick and IRC’s Anti-Trafficking Program
Emily Tomsick, the IRC in Silver Spring's summer anti-trafficking intern describes her experience.
Client Spotlight: Alejandra
Alejandra excels in a male dominated field working at Backyard Bounty.