News from Silver Spring, MD
Get the latest updates and event listings from the International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring, MD, and learn how you can help welcome newly arrived refugees.
At the IRC in Silver Spring, Donations Help Those Most in Need
During the winter 2016 semester, Joseph Mears worked an intern in Silver Spring with the Intensive Case Management Program. He looks back on his internship and a successful donation drive that helped those most in need.
World Refugee Day at the IRC in Silver Spring
Join the IRC in Silver Spring on June 20th from 7-9pm to celebrate World Refugee Day!
Upward Mobility at the IRC: the Career Development Program
The Career Development Program at the IRC in Silver Spring connects clients with the tools and resources they need to move past self-sufficiency towards career-building and financial success. The IRC shares the story of a program participant and the success of a recent career development event hosted by the IRC, in partnership with Accenture.
The IRC in Silver Spring and the 2400 Miles Foundation
The 2400 Miles Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the international refugee crisis and supporting organizations like the IRC in Silver Spring. In the summer of 2018, the organization will participate in the Great Pacific Race, rowing from California to Hawaii in order to raise awareness of the refugee crisis.
Interview with Irina, Immigration Caseworker at the IRC in Silver Spring
An interview with Irina-- the newest staff at the IRC in Silver Spring.
New Challenges and Opportunities for Refugee Students
Staff at the IRC in Silver Spring work to address the unique barriers faced by refugee students, while providing educators with the skills and knowledge to set youth up for academic success.
The IRC in Silver Spring Celebrates International Women’s Day
Staff, interns, and volunteers came together to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th. At the IRC in Silver Spring, programs like the Youth and Women's Employability Program seek to narrow gender gaps and ensure opportunities for success are available to all.
From Refugee to Community Leader
Josephine Bonkongya, a refugee from the Democractic Republic of the Congo, supports the adjustment of other newly-arrived refugee women through the Community Health Promoter Program. Through the program, Josephine helped numerous women adjust to their new lives in the U.S., and emerged as a community leader.
Valentine's Day at the IRC in Silver Spring
Silver Spring staff participate in an office-wide Spirit Week.
Staff Join Together to Welcome Syrian Refugees to Silver Spring
Staff at the IRC in Silver Spring welcome a Syrian family to the Washington, DC area amid turmoil surrounding the Executive Order.