In July, Farah Hammodi, health promotion coordinator at the IRC in Salt Lake City, became a U.S. citizen. Recently, she shared her experience working through the process.

Through the IRC in Salt Lake City’s early employment program, Iver, an asylee from Venezuela, found a job in his preferred field as he and his family began their life in the United States.

In honor of Constitution and Citizenship Day (Sep 17) our incredible friends at Citizenship Giveback came out to the IRC in Atlanta office to present their first donation of book proceeds—an incredible $1,000—to support the IRC in Atlanta’s Adult Education programs. 

Seven million people in Somalia could be at risk of famine amid East Africa's worst drought in decades.

As a result of the emergency needs assessment, IRC in NJ received funding to distribute one-time prepaid gift cards to households, individuals, and couples in our community, meeting established criteria and on our Intake and Casework team’s caseload. This relief effort, while finite, will serve almost 300 individuals in our area over the next few months.  

Reflections on the IRC in Denver’s Kite Making and Flying Event 2023

Mukasa Agnes Flavia, a resilient refugee who arrived in the U.S. in 2019, faced challenges but found strength through the IRC. Supported by our programs, she purchased her first car and transformed her life. Now employed and active in addressing societal issues, Flavia's journey reflects resilience, gratitude, and advocacy. Join the IRC in supporting refugees like Flavia on their road to resettlement.

The IRC in Missoula is proud to regularly collaborate with the University of Montana School of Social Work to provide practicum opportunities for social work students at the Bachelor's and Master's level. This year, we've been lucky to work alongside 4 students who've made great contributions to our organization. Two practicum students, Whitney (MSW) and Renna (BSW), took a moment to reflect on their experience working with new Americans and the IRC.