Former client and current staff member, Sian Khai, purchases his family's first home.

On December 3, the International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring brought together over 50 clients, volunteers, and staff for a Thanksgiving meal and afternoon of festivities. Sampling traditional American fare such as roasted turkey and cranberry sauce alongside delicacies like homemade dolmas and Syrian pastries, refugee families and IRC volunteers and staff had an opportunity to share their cultural traditions with each other and express the things that they are thankful for in their lives.

In June 2018, a 34-year-old man from Zimbabwe arrived in Dallas, Texas with his wife and three children. Today, he and his wife work full time, all of their children attend school, and the family has purchased their own car.

The IRC in Elizabeth had a very unusual resettlement client this year.

Before quarantine, IRC in NY's immigration supervisor, Paula Forero, traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate for immigrant rights.

For the sixth consecutive year, Burlington and Delivering Good run a coat drive for refugees in the DC Metro area.

Help make refugees welcome this holiday season! Your contribution will help families in more ways than one.

This spring, the IRC in Missoula will serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site, offering free tax filing to refugees and other qualifying community members!

Recently nominated for the Washington Governor's Volunteer Service Award, Victoria shares how she got her start at the IRC, the work she’s focused on in her volunteer role, and some heartfelt wishes for IRC clients in the coming year.

Meet Keely Hawkins, an employment specialist at the IRC