On the evening of Saturday, September 23, 2023, more than 150 community members from across the city gathered for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta’s inaugural fundraising event, Dinner Together.

IRC clients are resettled in Farmville through Co-Sponsor groups.

IRC clients are resettled in Farmville through Co-Sponsor groups.

Zohair Bajwa, recruiter for Marathon Staffing, reflects on his experience working alongside the IRC and employing newly arrived refugees.

This past semester, ten high school students from four different countries were selected to represent their peers on the first IRC CONNECT Leadership Council. The IRC CONNECT Leadership Council was created to offer recently resettled students a formal opportunity to develop their leadership skills,explore civic engagement and build confidence in their ability to create change in our communities.Over the past couple of months, students have participated in a variety of activities including the SUMMIT Leadership Course at George Washington University and workshops focusing on public speaking, critical thinking, and debate skills.

On September 12th through the 20th the IRC in Dallas celebrated Welcoming Week.