CHOMP’s Dinner in the Park was a remarkable display of generosity and community. The event featured produce grown by local refugee gardeners and raised more than $5,000 for the IRC's New Roots program.

Many newcomers arrive in the U.S. with a wealth of professional skills and experience, but starting one’s career over again in a new country can be an overwhelming process. Career Connect is a new IRC program helping refugees take steps toward re-entering professions they were forced to leave behind.

As a way of tackling the ongoing displacement crisis, the IRC is focusing on community engagement to help with the integration of resettled refugees into our local communities, through a new Community Sponsorship model called the HOME (Housing, Orientation, Mentoring, Education) program.

As a way of tackling the ongoing displacement crisis and issues faced by these clients, the IRC is focusing on community engagement to help with the integration of resettled refugees into our local communities, through a new Co-Sponsorship Program. 

Open your home to LGBTQIA+ newcomers in NorCal with the IRC and Front Porch's Home Match program.

Early solutions planning encompasses steps to build the self-reliance and resilience of refugees and host communities, as well as prepare refugees for future durable solutions.

Even though the IRC in Dallas’ physical offices had to close due to COVID-19, our work did not stop. Read about how our departments are evolving and changing to provide the same level of service in this time of crisis.

Hear what life is like for three families affected by the war.

New York & New Jersey 2024 Election Effect Panel

Earlier this month, was the first time in a few years that New Roots representatives from five IRC offices were able to convene, in person, in Arizona for a few days. In the Spring of 2020, the IRC was the subgrantee of a grant awarded by the Institute for Social and Economic Development (ISED). This grant funded a three year project called, Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program (BFRD).