Yousef grew up farming in Darfur. After he and his family were resettled in Salt Lake City, they began farming with New Roots, a program of the IRC in Salt Lake City.

Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.

As “Operation Allies Welcome” reaches a key milestone, get the facts.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Denver is more than a provider of resettlement services for refugee clients. Sometimes, the IRC serves as an “inner circle” – a small group of trusted advisors when big decisions need to be made.

As of July 2025, Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) recipients who have recently arrived in the United States are once again eligible for structured support during their first 90 days in the country. This development marks a meaningful shift for Afghan nationals who supported U.S. missions abroad and have spent recent years navigating a difficult and often fragmented resettlement landscape. 

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. 

You can support your community by renting your property to to newcomers resettling in the U.S. Gain access to qualified potential tenants reducing vacancies with IRC clients receiving initial financial support and case management for their self-sufficiency.

Each year the IRC in San Diego resettles approximately 1,000 refugees with the majority coming from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia in recent years. By September 30, we expect as many as 500 individuals, mostly Syrian, to reach their new homes in San Diego.

The IRC Volunteer Who Is Credited with Obtaining Furniture and Household Items for Nearly Every Refugee Family Resettled in Colorado since 2020

You can be a hero to the families we see every day as we guide them through each step of the resettlement journey, from cultural orientation all the way through starting a thriving business.