Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, IRC clients John, Beata, Furaha and Dezir were recently hired by a local textile manufacturer that has switched gears to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for local emergency services departments and front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now in their third week on the job, these resilient new Americans are grateful for the opportunity to work and give back to the community that welcomed them.

After facing initial challenges in school, Isabel joined the MYVA program and is now thriving and helping other refugee students to succeed.

The IRC in Richmond offers a variety of unpaid internship opportunities throughout the year.