The IRC in San Diego provides immigration services and application help, citizenship preparation classes, Know-Your-Rights Trainings and more. Click here to learn more about immigration services available for San Diego residents.

Phyllis Korogodsky, a loan officer with the IRC in Phoenix, was recently recognized by the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) with a resolution at their quarterly board meeting. The resolution read: “...[T]he CEO Board recognizes and thanks Phyllis Korogodosky for her exceptional service in her role as a Loan officer and Financial Coach for refugees in Arizona.” CEO is a subsidiary of the IRC that offers participants access to a range of affordable financial products that can accelerate clients’ upward economic mobility.  Recently certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the Center offers credit-building, auto, and business loans to low-income borrowers. 

The U.S. has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. These vulnerable populations have suffered unimaginable hardship and face tremendous obstacles as they start their new lives. The IRC staff and volunteers provide support to refugees from their first moments in the country to help set them on a path to self-sufficiency.

After years apart under Taliban rule, former Afghan deputy governor Faiz has reunited with his son, Wasiqullah. Their emotional reunion completes their family's journey to safety in America.

This World Refugee Day, we are reaching back in history and taking inspiration from seven extraordinary individuals, among many over the years, who have stood with refugees. They have shown that progress is possible, even when the odds can feel too great to overcome.

Mohamed Cherif Diallo joined the IRC in Salt Lake City team on March 6th as the new Executive Director.

We accomplished some pretty amazing things in 2019 thanks to your support. We look forward to an even greater 2020!