Refugee clients build successful businesses that allow them to earn much-needed income for their families while gaining confidence, deeper community ties, and much more.

In the middle of the night, Ali and his family raced in an ambulance from SeaTac Airport to a team of waiting doctors at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Fleeing the threat of death at the hands of extremists and battling time to save the life of his gravely ill seven-year-old son, Ali had spent the last two and a half years pleading for a chance to leave Iraq, to exchange home for safety. Now, with the support of the Seattle community, Ali and his family begin the journey of rebuilding their lives.

Over the summer, the IRC in Salt Lake City has worked with 26 interns across all departments to increase capacity of services and deepen support of resettled families.

The IRC in Salt Lake City’s annual holiday gift drive offered the community an opportunity to fulfill holiday wish lists for newly arrived refugee families and individuals.

Meet two teenagers from Afghanistan, Rahima and Ziauddin, who have brought extra energy, charisma, and enthusiasm to their family’s journey of adjustment.

For as long as he can remember, 10-year-old Yousif has shared a passion for baking with his mother. The two are a dynamic duo in the kitchen, making traditional Iraqi dishes and sweets to help them savor memories of their homeland.

For the second year in a row the IRC in Wichita has hosted their Holiday Giving Tree. This year, 63 IRC families we able to receive gifts donated by sponsors from the Wichita community.

From October through the end of December 2021, the IRC in NJ has increasingly helped move in and prepare apartments for arrivals, including Afghan families.

This past November, the IRC joined with community partners and leaders in Dallas to share a Thanksgiving meal with refugee families.