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Anticipating Post-Pandemic Life in the U.S.
Former refugees eagerly look forward to connecting with their neighbors, attending English classes in person and experiencing the “real U.S.”
- Announcement
- February 19, 2021
TAKE ACTION: STAND WITH THE BANNED
Call your members of congress today. The United States' refugee family reunification program is shut down, separating families like Ali's. As we mark the one year anniversary of the first refugee ban, ask your Member of Congress to fight for refugees.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
TAKE ACTION: Support Refugees in Northern California
Thank you for your interest in supporting refugees and taking a stand for welcome in Northern California. You are vital to protecting the values that make this country who we are. On behalf of those we serve, thank you. Here are ways you can help.
- Announcement
- October 11, 2022
Anastasiia’s story: Life after fleeing Ukraine
Newly engaged and working amid the conflict and crisis at home, Ukrainian refugee Anastasiia tries to rebuild her life.
- Article
- May 22, 2023
The World War II refugee story that inspires this mom and son
When asked how her family story has shaped her, Juno Englander, whose father fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia during the Second World War, answers without hesitation: "That one must never give up, that one must always see the positive." Today, Juno’s father’s spirit also inspires his grandson, film and television actor Lucas Englander. “He just tried as an individual to do his utmost to help people, or make a difference politically
- Video
- August 23, 2022
IRC volunteers bring census resources to refugees
Spreading the word and spreading resources: volunteers at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City call refugees to provide more information about Census 2020.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Paying it back: An interview with IRC Turlock Director Vivien Jacob
When Vivien Jacob came to the United States as a refugee through the IRC in 1990, little did she know she would one day end up serving as the Director for the IRC's Turlock/Modesto office. The following interview by community engagement outreach intern Perry Fishel takes a look at Vivien's nearly 20-year legacy with the IRC.
- Announcement
- March 22, 2021
The Lost Boys of Sudan
Over 30 years ago, Sudan’s civil war uprooted 20,000 Sudanese children. They were known as the Lost Boys.
- Article
- April 15, 2025
Spread the word in Silver Spring
Want to spread the word about making #RefugeesWelcome and also contribute more? There are various, creative ways to accomplish these goals simultaneously.
- Announcement
- December 6, 2016
IRC Hosted Second Annual Inter-Faith Summit for Refugees
The meeting was an opportunity for leaders and members from different faith based groups to come together to learn more about the IRC and ways that their organizations could get involved.
- Announcement
- October 18, 2016