News from Silver Spring, MD

The IRC in Silver Spring's Economic Empowerment program has expanded its offerings to include classes on financial literacy.

SureGuard makes generous donation to support local refugees.

The IRC in Silver Spring is supporting vulnerable refugee women by removing barriers to their employment, by offering English instruction, socialization and specialized cultural orientation.

With the generous support of Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, the IRC in Silver Spring provides resettlement services to facilitate the full civic integration of refugees entering the United States who reside in Montgomery County.

A letter written by 16 year old Clemence Mukamwiza, who was resettled by the IRC in Silver Spring.

Mercer Employee shines in her dedication to Refugee Youth.

There are many ways to get involved with the IRC's work in Silver Spring.

Want to spread the word about making #RefugeesWelcome and also contribute more? There are various, creative ways to accomplish these goals simultaneously.

The IRC in Silver Spring offers internships across our programs in the spring, summer and fall. These internships generally last from 3-4 months and require a commitment of at least 15 hours per week.

Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.