The first thing this family did upon arriving to America from El Salvador was get to work, study, and make a better life for their new community as well as themselves.

Representative Ferry meets refugees at Cultural Orientation

Ways to support Afghan Special Immigrants (ASIs) arriving in Virginia.

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, August 31st, has caused over 2,000 deaths across four provinces and severely damaged homes and health infrastructure.

In May 2023, Victoria Barrier Solutions LLC—a residential and commercial fencing and railing business—was born. “We create fencing and railing from all kinds of materials including wood, vinyl, and aluminum. We also build decks for homes.”

The IRC in Utah works to support long-term self-sufficiency for our newest neighbors. For the most vulnerable, the Occupational Therapy program—spearheaded by Yda Smith, PhD, OTR/L—ensures the one-on-one support needed to strive toward personal success.

Learn what a successful coat drive looks like through the lens of our IRC volunteers.

Netflix’s Transatlantic is based on a historical fiction book that tells the story of Varian Fry and his team’s work evacuating refugees from Vichy France during World War II. Their legacy is a central part of the IRC’s foundation. Find out more about our origin story and the inspiration behind Transatlantic here.