News from Abilene, TX

During the holiday season, the IRC gives you the opportunity to share the American spirit of giving with refugee families through the IRC in Abilene's Home for the Holidays program. By participating, you make a refugee’s first holiday in the U.S. one they will always remember.

As the holiday season begins, we have an opportunity to welcome our local refugee population celebrating their first Thanksgiving with them.

Join this webinar briefing with the International Rescue Committee to learn about the current and future status of refugee resettlement in the US and hear about some of our special program to help refugees rebuild their lives. Resettlement is an important part of IRC’s work with refugees. Learn about the comprehensive services the IRC provides within the first months of a refugee’s arrival in the United States as well as the current state of refugee resettlement in the US.

Meet Bhanu, who was once a refugee from Bhutan and is now an american citizen and staff member at the IRC in Abilene.

Meet Deepak, the owner of two local restaurants and a former refugee.

Astrid, her husband, and her daughter had a unique path from Cuba to Colombia to the United States. Read it in her own words below.

At the end of 2018, generous supporters in Texas and across the United States donated over $40,000 to the IRC in Texas

The IRC in Texas is proud to welcome new Executive Director Suzy Cop!

See how the IRC in Dallas and the IRC in Abilene celebrated World Refugee Day!

The thirteen high school graduates recognized at the Robing Ceremony hosted by the International Rescue Committee in Dallas on June 1st sound like any high achieving high-schoolers.