Tolassa Elemaa put his dream of being a world-class runner on hold when he became a refugee. But on Nov. 4 he completed the New York City Marathon.

Help IRC Seattle provide a warm welcome to our newest neighbors with warm winter clothes and other items!

In June 2018, a 34-year-old man from Zimbabwe arrived in Dallas, Texas with his wife and three children. Today, he and his wife work full time, all of their children attend school, and the family has purchased their own car.

The IRC’s Tucson office has a variety of internship opportunities throughout the year!

Michael joins the NorCal team bringing 21 years of diverse experience and a dynamic enthusiasm to contribute to our work

A family from Afghanistan arrives to the DC Metro area and welcomes a new daughter

Janet shares about the connections she has made volunteering at the front desk and as a Citizenship Tutor. Doug, a volunteer with New Roots, likes the hands-on work at the farm.

Over the next three months, the IRC in Salt Lake City will take a deep dive describing our efforts to serve refugee families as they resettle in our community, work toward self-sufficiency, and positively integrate as a new neighbor in the Beehive State.