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Mandy Patinkin’s emotional reunion with a Syrian family in Germany
When he visited the Greek island of Lesbos, actor and IRC ambassador Mandy Patinkin bonded with a Syrian family living in a refugee camp. More than a year later, he returned to Europe with his wife, Kathryn Grody, to pay a visit to the family, who have started a new life in Germany.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Bridge the Digital Divide - Donate a Computer Today
Help bridge the digital divide by donating a laptop or computer to a newly arrived refugee family!
- Announcement
- December 3, 2021
Despite COVID-19 the IRC continues to serve our community
The team in Denver is working hard to adjust services to be delivered remotely to refugees and immigrants.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
7 things you need to know about the horror in Syria
From the carnage in Eastern Ghouta to the hundreds of thousands uprooted in Idlib, the war in Syria has taken a catastrophic human toll as we mark its seventh year.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Home for the Holidays: a holiday giving opportunity
During the holiday season, the IRC gives you the opportunity to share the American spirit of giving with refugee families through the IRC in Abilene's Home for the Holidays program. By participating, you make a refugee’s first holiday in the U.S. one they will always remember.
- Announcement
- July 1, 2022
Omid's Story
“My name is Omid. I am an Iranian. I am a refugee. I am a nutritionist. And, I am a gay man. But above all, I am a human being.” In honor of Pride Month, Omid shares a first-person account of his journey, as well as his hopes for LGBTQ refugees around the world and here in the U.S.
- Announcement
- June 23, 2017
Program Visit in Jordan - Slideshow
The International Rescue Committee began relief operations in Jordan in 2007 in response to an influx of Iraqi refugees.
- Slideshow
- September 15, 2023
HOPE Couture: Celebrating New Opportunities
At HOPE Couture, the IRC showcased the work of refugee fashion designers and celebrated 25 years in Phoenix.
- Announcement
- December 3, 2021
Career building skills in Abilene
New skillsets help refugees start a career and provide for their families. Abilene businesses can inquire about hiring refugees.
- Announcement
- June 20, 2017
Mad Hops for Humanity
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.
- Announcement
- September 1, 2017