It’s up to all of us to ensure the United States never again turns its back on the world’s most vulnerable people.

After Americans spoke up, President Biden agreed to lift a Trump-era limit on refugee admissions, reuniting families like Patrice, Wanyema and Mauwa’s

As any other refugee arriving to a new place to call home, Fiston had a mix of feelings when he arrived in Baltimore three years ago. He was excited to build a successful life, but he was also worried.

We are thrilled to share the Lautenberg family reunification program has been renewed by Congress for 2024, and we are now accepting new applications!

Jaya Maya came to the U.S. from Bhutan five years ago with her husband, mother-in-law, and son. After 22 years living in a refugee camp in Nepal, Jaya Maya is glad to be able to continue valuable cultural traditions around farming while nourishing themselves and their families with fresh grown produce through the assistance of the IRC in Baltimore's New Roots program.

Purchase items needed for refugee families to be delivered directly to their doorstep.

Be A Force For Change in the DC Metro Area

On Nov. 7, 2017 Wilmot Collins, a refugee from Liberia, was elected mayor of Helena, Mont., becoming the first black mayor of the capital city. But he wants people to know he’s not the only refugee success story.