For 20 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City has partnered with the University of Utah Occupational Therapy (OT) program to provide an OT level two field study experience for advanced students from across the U.S.

Marika Brown has been volunteering with the IRC in Spokane office since it opened in April 2022. She's passionate about positively impacting refugees and immigrants and building lasting relationships within the community.

Talented, driven, and soon co-enrolled in the IRC’s Connect 2 Success and Career Development programs, Sandrine began working with Carlos McClaney, Youth Career Readiness Coach, in October 2022 and with his support, completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC).

City councilors unanimously approved the lease agreement for New Roots farm, securing the multicultural garden oasis’s future for an additional four and half years.

Looking for ways to support your community? IRC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation services all over the country.

After arriving from Afghanistan as a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holder in July 2020, Shallah Shaiq began the process of building a new life in the U.S. with her husband and teenage son. Shallah initially earned a bachelor’s degree in law from Afghanistan and carries a passion for working with her Afghan peers through communications. Shallah felt determined to acquire the skills she needed to develop her resume and continue her education in the U.S.  so she could continue to support women’s rights within an Afghan immigrant organization.