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Planting New Roots in Kent
Refugee and immigrant community members in the West Hill neighborhood of Kent are growing fresh, organic produce for their families at a brand-new community garden site. Thank you to the countless community partners and volunteers who have brought this exciting project to life!
- Announcement
- October 24, 2017
Volunteer Spotlight: Alyssa Ortiz, Immigration Intern
“This work has put it all in perspective for me. What I once only read about or heard about in the news, now has a face to it. The struggle refugees and immigrants go through, how much they want to contribute to their new country – they just want a normal life. A safe life.”
- Announcement
- July 13, 2017
NJ RYSA - A virtual feat
NJ's fifth Refugee Youth Summer Academy explored new territory as a virtual program to keep young learners safe this year.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
East Bay mosque plays vital role during pandemic
In addition to health concerns during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families faced dual concerns about dwindling food supplies. For those who came to the Bay Area as refugees and asylees, it was an unwarranted second wave of crisis to handle after the saga of arriving in the U.S.
- Announcement
- April 21, 2021
New Roots in Charlottesville
New Roots is a multi-faceted agriculture and food initiative that works in partnership with refugees and other New Americans to support their health, community connections, and household economics through nutrition education, gardening, land-based micro-business development, and other wellness and educational activities.
- Announcement
- November 3, 2022
Boise Welcomes its Newest Barber
A refugee from Syria, Saddam worked incredibly hard against the odds to re-enter his profession. Now that he has obtained his barber license, Saddam is ready to build his clientele base here in Boise.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Client Spotlight: Finding a new path - Murtaza's Journey from Afghanistan to America
Murtaza Mohammad Hossain, a refugee from Afghanistan, overcame numerous challenges with the help of the IRC's Matching Grant program, eventually securing a job and a donated car that transformed his family's life in the USA. His journey highlights the importance of support systems in achieving self-sufficiency and the profound impact of community assistance.
- Announcement
- January 15, 2025
Easing a family’s journey through volunteering
Mariangela Taylor is a single mother of four who lives in Ellicott City, Maryland. While not a refugee herself, she empathized with the heart-wrenching stories of those escaping war and persecution and the immense challenges faced by those seeking the chance of a better life and decided to volunteer with the IRC.
- Announcement
- October 5, 2023
IRC hosts a free COVID vaccine clinic
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City continues to support community-wide pandemic response, recently organizing a vaccine clinic with community partners to ensure 87 refugees and new Americans received the first dose of the COVID vaccine.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Stories of Welcome: A mentor becomes a friend
When Robert Sebatware met Dave Kurz, he and his wife had just arrived in the U.S. as refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Robert hoped his new friend, an IRC staff member, could mentor him in the ways of America. Years later, Robert is the one helping newcomers to America and the two men and their families have developed a bond that goes beyond friendship.
- Video
- June 22, 2022