Learn the difference between refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and migrants—and how the IRC helps people forced to flee crisis and conflict.

An interview with Jessica Blake, IRC in Denver Economic Empowerment VISTA.

A virtual tutoring program in Seattle is just one of the ways in which the IRC is helping refugee children like Kudus and Delina continue their education during the global pandemic.

Fredrick Shema has always been motivated to give back to the community. But after George Floyd was killed and Black Lives Matter protests grew across the country in the summer of 2020, he knew he wanted to do more.

Through ticket sales and auction items, GenR: LA proved that we are indeed a force for change, raising over $31,000 for the IRC's work in LA and around the world.

The IRC is thankful for our continued partnership with Starbucks, who has agreed to hire 10,000 refugees globally. Through these job opportunities, Starbucks is supporting clients as they rebuild their lives and integrate into their local communities. This month we want to highlight a success story from one of our own clients in Silver Spring who was recently hired by Starbucks.

Learn about Colorado Gives Day, and support the IRC in Denver with your donation!

Support us in Give for Good Louisville, our region's largest online giving event, as we aim to engage 50 new donors whose generosity can help provide critical support to our clients arriving to Kentucky.

The IRC in Richmond hosted a volunteer appreciation event to honor the volunteers who show an incredible amount of dedication in supporting newcomers around Richmond.

“When I came here, I was on my own and I had to start from scratch.” That’s how Feven, a refugee from Ethiopia, felt when she arrived in the United States after fleeing persecution in her country. Alone in an unfamiliar place, Feven would say to herself, “Give yourself time,” a reminder that she had the power to choose how she will live her life.