From April to October 2022, the IRC in Salt Lake City worked to navigate a new area of programming for youth in agriculture! Learn about our efforts, and hear from one of the youth farmers!

When refugees arrive in Utah, one of our top priorities at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City is to support individuals on their job search, so that they can start living independently. The IRC’s employment services team works to support adults enrolled in the early employment program to prepare for and secure their first job in the U.S. within the first three to six months post-arrival.

A brief reminder that Giving Tuesday is November 28th, 2023 & Colorado Gives Day is December 5th, 2023.

The story of Adama, who fled Mauritania to find safety and peace in Colorado.

The IRC and the American Express Foundation have partnered to create the Workforce Integration for Newcomers (WIN) program, an initiative focused on providing people with the skills and pathways they need to prepare for their new life in host communities and achieve long-term success at work.  

Rami Malek, Mandy Patinkin, Sepideh Moafi and Piper Perabo are just some of the celebrities who took a stand for refugees and people facing crises this year.

Each spring, the IRC in San Diego provides free tax preparation as part of the IRS VITA (Virtual Income Tax Assistance) program. In 2019, the program filed over 3,500 returns and generated more than $5 million in refunds for low-income San Diego families. This tremendous impact would not be possible without the hard work of our incredible volunteers, who work as IRS-certified tax preparers from mid-January through April.

Abdisalan, a refugee from Somalia, is grateful for the help he found at the IRC, from after school tutoring to becoming a US citizen.

Janet shares about the connections she has made volunteering at the front desk and as a Citizenship Tutor. Doug, a volunteer with New Roots, likes the hands-on work at the farm.