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An international Thanksgiving in Atlanta

On Saturday November 23, IRC in Atlanta staff, clients, volunteers and community supporters gathered at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church for our 18th annual Thanksgiving Feast.

AnnouncementNovember 27, 2019
An Iraqi refugee hugs one of his relatives on arrival at a U.S. airport after being vetted for resettlement

How the Trump Administration has sabotaged America’s welcome

Since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2017 his administration has repeatedly implemented policies that pull the welcome mat from under the feet of refugees and immigrants seeking safety in the United States.

ArticleJanuary 18, 2018
Jacqueline Uwumeremyi, center, was resettled by the IRC in Boise, Idaho

For the first time, this refugee mother experiences America’s embrace

As refugees in South Africa, Jacqueline and her family feared for their lives. They were welcomed by local church members and other neighbors in Boise, Idaho.

ArticleSeptember 10, 2020

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.

AnnouncementOctober 8, 2021

How you can help Refugees in New Jersey

Americans have the opportunity to help refugees in their own backyards. Every year, the International Rescue Committee and other nonprofit organizations contract with the US government to help up to 110,000 refugees a year resettle, find jobs and housing, and integrate into American life. 

AnnouncementJanuary 20, 2017
Adam Abakar, a refugee originally from Sudan, works in a food distribution center run by the IRC and World Central Kitchen. He is wearing a mask and gloves, and is putting food into paper bags.

IRC and World Central Kitchen feed thousands during COVID-19

Staffed by refugees, the nonprofits’ distribution centers provide meals to families in need i communities hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

ArticleJune 30, 2020

Corporate Engagement Opportunities

The IRC in New York is pleased to provide our local and national partners with opportunities to engage meaningfully and directly with our work.

AnnouncementMay 2, 2017

Support refugee-owned businesses in Georgia

We know that refugees bring many skills, strengths and talents with them as they rebuild their lives in the United States and we are honored to support these entrepreneurial and resilient individuals in the pursuit of their own American dream. Please join us in supporting the two refugee-owned businesses highlighted in this blog post—Aleppo Kitchen and Kabul Market.

AnnouncementNovember 17, 2020
A father, Junaid, pushes his son Ridha on a swing in a playground in Dallas. The family arrived in the U.S. as refugees.

Volunteer opportunities

Thank you for your interest in welcoming refugees to your community. By volunteering with the IRC in Dallas, TX, you use your skills to help people who have fled violence and persecution to rebuild their lives in America. See below for the latest volunteer opportunities and how to apply.
VolunteerDallas, TX

Resource Hub for asylum-seekers in Salt Lake City

The IRC in Salt Lake City offers a variety of services available to asylees and asylum-seekers free of charge, including employment assistance, tax filing support, immigration consultations and much more.

AnnouncementFebruary 19, 2021

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