Learn about some of the well-known artists, ambassadors and other luminaries who were once refugees.

Due to the lack of available, affordable housing, the IRC is working with the community to identify temporary housing alternatives for newly-arriving Afghan refugees and their families.

The Modelo Fighting Chance Project Launches with the International Rescue Committee to Create Economic Opportunity for Those Fighting to Succeed. Partnership Brings New Financial Opportunity Center to Dallas and Curriculum to 10 Cities Nationwide

The severity of the situation in Afghanistan brings renewed urgency to the world refugee crisis: The IRC is committed to resettling evacuees.

A family in Boise, Idaho, embraces newcomers from Nairobi and become fast friends. They were connected through an International Rescue Committee program that matches resettled refugees with their new neighbors to help them acclimate to life in America.

Arizona is facing a major shift in food assistance following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July 2025. This legislation significantly restricts SNAP eligibility for non-citizens, including refugees, asylees, and other vulnerable groups who previously relied on immediate access to benefits. With poverty rates high and thousands of families affected, local food banks and community organizations are reporting increased demand and empty shelves. These changes not only impact food security but also ripple through health, education, and workforce development, making community support and advocacy more critical than ever.

See how the IRC in Dallas and the IRC in Abilene celebrated World Refugee Day!