In 2022 IRC Seattle started a sewing program called New Americans Artisan Collective to promote women’s empowerment through handicrafts. The inaugural class was launched in the fall, comprised entirely of refugee women from Afghanistan. On December 16th, the program proudly celebrated as the first cohort of six women graduated.

The IRC in Missoula's VESL program helps the first cohort of participants to learn and improve English with the goal of opening doors for future employment opportunities.

Nearly two and half years after President Obama’s Executive Action offering the opportunity for minors from Central America to access the refugee resettlement program, Hilda Galvez, a Honduran native, cried joyfully as her five-year-old son, Ever, was escorted through the gate at Newark Airport near midnight on March 9, 2017.

IRC staff reflect on the past year and how it has changed the way we continue to serve our clients.

Ahmad and his success coach become “Zoomers” as they support each other through the pandemic.

IRC LA Citizenship and Financial Literacy program now includes Vernon Library

Open 6 days a week, the IRC's coordinated food access points have already served 100,000 meals in Elizabeth!

Fill your heart. Delight your palate. Support California newcomers. California's Taste of the IRC A virtual and in-person fundraising event Thursday | October 20, 2022 | 6:30pm PST

The IRC in Silver Spring is grateful for the support of partner, Homes Not Borders, for furnishing homes for incoming families prior to their arrival.