Sami Roe, small business specialist at the IRC in Salt Lake City, works with Laan Na Thai to make sure they stay in business during the coronavirus pandemic. He offers a few tips for the community on how to support small, immigrant-owned businesses during the pandemic.

The IRC in NY gives thanks to Jeff, a landlord who provides critical support and has empathy for the refugee and immigrant community. Jeff's support to IRC clients seeking housing has been impactful.

The IRC in Charlottesville hosted Refuge and Renewal: Stories of Hope, a fundraiser and storytelling event in collaboration with WTJU radio. Former refugee clients shared personal narratives through panel discussions focused on lived experience and the power of storytelling. With over 100 attendees and a significant amount of money raised, the event celebrated resilience, fostered community connection, and supported ongoing services for IRC clients.

After fleeing war-torn Syria, Mohammad’s young family discovered the healing power of play with the help of the IRC and Sesame Workshop.

The Arizona Asylum Network is a network of medical and behavioral health professionals from across the state, who volunteer to conduct evaluations for asylum-seekers.

In partnership with Salt Lake Community College and with generous support from Marriott International, the IRC in Salt Lake City provides training to refugees who are seeking to gain skills needed to enter a career in the hospitality sector.

The IRC in New Jersey’s Intake & Casework (ICW) Team supports thousands of vulnerable newcomers each year with compassionate, trauma-informed care. From crisis response to everyday guidance, they help clients navigate complex systems and build safer, more stable lives.

New GenR member Jenny Ma writes about how she got involved and her first Food Stories: From Burma to the Bay event.