The Wichita Community is invited to attend one of the IRC's upcoming Brown-bag lunches. These events are free and open to the public, but RSVP is required to attend.

Be A Force For Change in Baltimore

The IRC in Maryland and Whole Foods Market introduce their partnership through a Community Giving Day where 5% of Whole Foods Market's total sales will be donated to the IRC.

Mohammad and his family make a fresh start.

Early in February, the IRC in Salt Lake City hosted a Legislative Briefing on Utah’s participation in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), in partnership with Catholic Community Services, the Refugee Services Office, and sponsored by Senator Daniel Thatcher.

Forced to flee Venezuela and later Argentina due to political persecution, Jorge discovered a passion for coffee that led him to launch BravePro LLC, a mobile specialty coffee business, after resettling in the U.S. With support from IRC Atlanta and a loan through the Center for Economic Opportunity, he expanded his business to reach new heights. Jorge now hopes to make BravePro a household name and is deeply grateful to the IRC for helping turn his vision into reality.

Meet Cristina & Kailah, Bank of America Student Leaders! Through a partnership with Bank of America, the IRC in Salt Lake City facilitated an eight-week work experience for the two high school students, both of whom plan to continue on to higher education this fall.

Bob Marshall and Michael LaPointe of Biga Pizza have gone above and beyond to support new Americans in Missoula. In 2020, Biga Pizza began partnering with the IRC in Missoula to employ newly arrived refugees. Michael, with over twenty years of restaurant experience, has been instrumental in this initiative, recognizing the challenges refugees face and providing them with the support needed to adapt to a new culture and work environment. This commitment has not only benefited the employees but has also enriched the entire Missoula community, showcasing the profound impact of compassion and inclusivity in business.

The IRC in Salt Lake City is facing an urgent need of refugee housing. We are launching The Welcome Home Project as an ask to the public to help us provide emergency assistance through funds, employment, and resources.

Four refugee first-time voters explain why they are excited to exercise their right this year—and why all eligible American citizens should make their voices heard on the issues that matter to them.