Financial Capabilities, a pilot program launched just three years ago at IRC Richmond, has reached an exciting milestone: distributing over $1 million in loans to clients across the state with zero loan defaults.

The IRC’s Girls for PEACE group decided Spring Break was the perfect opportunity for a hike. The field trip was an opportunity to build community, see the beautiful state we live in, and provide a reprieve from mid-week Spring Break boredom.

On April 12th, Alejandra arrived in Texas, 18 years after her mother first said goodbye in El Salvador.

The IRC is thrilled to welcome Tara Rangarajan who comes from a career with the United Nations, where she has been a leader in improving working conditions and helping to lift millions of workers, mostly women and often migrants, out of poverty and into self-sustaining livelihoods. Prior to joining the UN, Tara spent ten years working for Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) as a senior advisor to large multinational companies across sectors on how to be a positive force for social change.

The IRC in Turlock/Modesto is excited to announce a date and location for our upcoming Welcome Home for the Holidays party! The multicultural party will take place at 6 p.m. Jan. 10 (a Wednesday evening) at the Assyrian American Civic Club of Turlock, 2618 N. Golden State Blvd., Turlock CA 95382.

Volunteers, interns, and community members contribute year round to creating a welcoming Washington state. This week - we want to express our appreciation for everything they do!

Since August 2021, 80,000-90,000 Afghan nationals arrived in the US through Operation Allies Refuge/Welcome, with IRC providing resettlement and legal services.