After learning about the global refugee crisis through their church, local couple Spencer and Heather Darrington decided to do something big to help refugees. In four months, they've raised an incredible $40,000 for local families. Here is their inspiring story.

Join us as we celebrate Eid today and reflect on the kindness of Valley Ranch Islamic Centers' Young Scholars students who donated food items for IRC Dallas refugee families.

Thousands of people are fleeing their homes as coalition forces fight to retake Mosul from the ISIS militant group. One man talks about life under ISIS and his family's narrow escape.

Run for Refugees is a campaign to combine a love of running with helping newly-arrived refugee families. Join IRC staff & supporters participating in the Rock 'n' Roll marathon series in June or start a running-themed fundraiser in your own community.

Nolasque Balitebya began working for the IRC as a Swahili interpreter in 2019 shortly after he and his family were resettled in Missoula by the IRC. His 'can-do' attitude and eagerness to support newly arriving refugee families stood out to all staff at the IRC, and he was promoted to Caseworker in 2021. Now, Nolasque has begun the next step in his IRC journey. In March, Nolasque began serving as a Roving Direct Services Program Manager for IRC's Reception and Placement (R&P) programs. We sat down with Nolasque to reflect on his journey with the IRC in Missoula and what he is looking forward to next.

On Saturday, June 19 the IRC in Tallahassee will celebrate World Refugee Day. The IRC will host a live virtual panel discussion with community partners, refugee families and the Tallahassee community at-large. In addition, the IRC will host an in-person event tentatively planned at Tom Brown Park. The events will highlight the contributions of the refugee community in Tallahassee, and elevated the voices of refugee families, community leaders and volunteers who ensure Big Bend communities continue to be welcoming places for all.

By organizing a DIY fundraiser, you are helping spread awareness about refugees in Kansas while providing critical funding necessary to build firm foundations upon which refugee families can strive to regain control of their future.

Interested in volunteering, but short on time? Short-term, high-impact service projects are a great way to welcome and support refugees who are new to our community! Team up with a group of friends, family, classmates, coworkers or other IRC volunteers for any of the activities below.

These important contributions provide the IRC with vital operating support -- ensuring rescue and relief to families around the world affected by crisis.

Ten years ago, Hamida was forced to start her life again after her family left Syria due to conflict. Today, she’s following her dream as a professional photographer in Amman, Jordan.