Community Sponsorship offers an exciting opportunity for a group of community members to support resettlement efforts and to engage in deeply impactful work with one of our family cases. Following the higher volume of arrivals experienced recently and an increase in community attention toward assisting refugees, the IRC in Oakland is seeking volunteer groups who are interested in becoming Co-Sponsors.

The IRC in Kansas Refugee Co-Sponsorship Program is a new way for local community groups, religious institutions, and others to get involved and welcome refugees to Kansas.

Uniting for Ukraine was launched by the U.S. government on April 21, 2022 to provide a safe and orderly means for Ukrainians displaced by conflict in Ukraine. Read more to learn about the program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Interested in supporting refugees in the Tallahassee community? Your group can help refugees rebuild their lives and gain control over their futures through the IRC’s Housing Outreach Mentorship & Education (HOME) program, which combines direct financial assistance, help with necessary services and enrollment, along with beneficial mentorship to assist newly-arrived refugee families to become self-sufficient and adjusted quickly.

Co-Sponsorship defined: Be apart of welcoming refugees in Turlock, Ca!

From home to storefront, Aminata's focus and faith played a huge role in her running her very own business.

Child Health at the International Rescue Committee

The IRC in NY chatted with one client who is a mother figure for her younger sister. They both left Afghanistan in early fall with the hope to be safe. Their mother had passed away and they left behind their family members. The older sister made it a priority to concentrate on what she could change.

The IRC in NJ wishes for all caregiver figures to find a sense of belonging and forwardness in their new phases in supporting their family with resettlement and taking care of their wellbeing.  

Wendy Juarez is the 2022 winner of the New American Dream Lab and owner of Prime Corn! Wendy launched Prime Corn in December 2021 with a focus on plant-based dishes derived from traditional Mexican cuisine.