News from Wichita, KS
Get the latest updates and event listings from the International Rescue Committee in Wichita, KS, and learn how you can help welcome newly arrived refugees.
Save the date! World Refugee Day, June 20th, 2017
In celebration of World Refugee Day, the IRC in Wichita and Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) will partner together to celebrate refugees resettled in Wichita.
Host a DIY Fundraiser for refugees in Wichita!
By hosting a DIY Fundraiser you can help spread awareness about refugees while helping to provide funding to help refugees rebuild their lives in Wichita.
City-wide “Love Your Neighbor” event to create dialogue between community members and refugees
The Love Your Neighbor Event will be held on Sunday, March 26th from 4:00-6:00pm at St. Marks Cathedral Church of God in Christ.
Wichita Hygiene Donation Drives
The IRC in Wichita is currently accepting hygiene items that will be given to local refugees
IRC chosen for spotlight on Volunteers by KMUW Radio
Volunteers from the IRC's ESL classes were chosen to be highlighted in an interview with KMUW Radio.
Volunteer Spotlight: Wizie
Volunteers help provide support for refugees resettling in Wichita.
Giving Tree provides refugees with gifts from Wichita community
For the second year in a row the IRC in Wichita has hosted their Holiday Giving Tree. This year, 63 IRC families we able to receive gifts donated by sponsors from the Wichita community.
Inman High School students host donation drive for IRC
Students from Inman High School hosted an In-Kind Donation Drive in their community to collect items to give to refugees resettling in Wichita.
IRC hosted Fall Festival to welcome refugees and share in American traditions
In late October the IRC in Wichita hosted a Fall Festival for clients.
Garden City rallies behind refugees
The IRC is grateful for the Garden City community's show of support for refugees following a frightening incident targeting refugees and immigrants.