Taking a look at Housing in NY

Over a decade of conflict has made Syria one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. A recent 7.8 earthquake has devastated communities even further.

As the child of former refugees, who left the Soviet Union along with hundreds of thousands of others in the 1980s, Dax (‘Dan-Knee’) whose pronouns are they/them, has always felt connected to immigrant communities growing up in Philadelphia. Years later, they are now working at the IRC -- one of the largest resettlement agencies in the country -- as a Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Coordinator.

Find out how IRC teachers are helping refugee children develop social and emotional skills through a new initiative.

Here at the IRC in NorCal, helping refugees overcome trauma is critical to becoming self-reliant. Meet our dedicated team of staff helping improve the wellness of newcomers and their families.