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Resettling Refugees in the USA
The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. In 2015, the International Rescue Committee helped resettle nearly 10,000 newly arrived refugees and provided services to promote self-reliance and integration to over 36,000 refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking and other immigrants.
Colorado Gives Day 2020
Pull out your calendar and save-the-date for Colorado Gives Day 2020!
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Aman's story: how newcomers support the economy on the path to self sufficiency
Follow Aman’s path to employment and education with the support of the IRC in Silver Spring’s economic empowerment programs.
- Announcement
- May 7, 2025
To be part of America
Hear Annette's incredible story: Annette came to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Baltimore in May 2016 for assistance filling out the Application for Naturalization. She was aware that applicants for naturalization must pass a reading, writing and civics exam to become a U.S. citizen.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
A refugee reflects on earning citizenship
After obtaining a green card in 1989, IRC client Annette reflects on the feeling of finally being a U.S citizen.
- Announcement
- February 1, 2019
"Your voice has so much power." Refugees describe voting for the first time
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.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
TripAdvisor and the International Rescue Committee launch ‘Welcome Home’ campaign to support refugee resettlement and integration in the U.S.
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
A space for arts and wellness during COVID-19
Refugees and immigrants are some of the most impacted communities of COVID-19, and many newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers have been dealing with stress and isolation. In order to help provide healthy coping mechanisms, the IRC in LA created an arts and wellness program for youth in our unaccompanied children program.
- Announcement
- January 22, 2021
What is happening at the U.S. southern border?
Violence, climate change, rising poverty and COVID-19 are forcing thousands of people from Haiti, northern Central America and other places to flee their homes.
- Article
- December 30, 2022
IRC in Dallas receives grant from DAYL
The IRC in Dallas is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.
- Announcement
- November 15, 2018