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.
Back to School Bash for refugee youth
The fourth annual, Back to School Bash organized by First Presbyterian Church and Grace Presbyterian in collaboration with numerous community organizations will be held on Saturday, August 10 from 10am-3pm. The event provides refugee families with school aged children an opportunity to pick out backpacks and grade appropriate school supplies, as well as a community lunch.
Fall internship openings
Looking for a meaningful way to gain hands-on professional experience in a social service setting? Become an intern with the IRC in Wichita!
IRC in Wichita welcomes new development manager
Megan Webb joined the IRC in Wichita as development manager in June 2019.
HealthCore Carnival - July 13
HealthCore Clinic is hosting a free Carnival for all ages on Saturday, July 13th from 10am-2pm. There will be food trucks, games, popcorn, and $15 sports physicals. The carnival will be held at HealthCore (2707 E. 21st St N).
KU Medical School partners with the IRC for youth field trip
In May students from the University of Kansas School of Medicine Pediatrics department shared an evening with 30 high school students in IRC Wichita’s Refugee and Immigrant Student Empowerment Program, (RISE). The evening was an opportunity for the pediatric medical residents to meet some of the RISE members and for RISE members to connect with their community.
July Volunteer Information Meeting
To find out more about volunteering with the IRC attend one of our upcoming volunteer information meetings. For questions about volunteering please call 316-361-2792.
Kansas Governor Kelly proclaims June 20th World Refugee Day
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly recently signed a proclamation honoring the work of Kansas refugee resettlement agencies and celebrating Kansas’ immigrant heritage in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20th.
June Volunteer Information Meetings
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with the IRC in Wichita? Attend one of our upcoming volunteer information sessions to learn more about the IRC.
IRC Wichita Open House
IRC Wichita will host an Open House on Thursday, May 16th from 5:30-7:30pm. Guests will be given a chance to to tour the office and learn more about the services provided by the IRC.
May volunteer information sessions
Are you interested in learning more about volunteering? You are invited to attend one of the IRC's upcoming volunteer information meetings!