The IRC in Florida has provided emergency housing assistance to 16 families across Florida, which equates to 160 individuals. The Florida Crisis Prevention fund addresses emergency housing needs by providing payments towards rent and utilities.

Since 2015, BlackRock has turned to the IRC as a trusted and critical partner for addressing the needs of those affected by crisis.

This document discusses the methodological decisions which arise when conducting cost-efficiency analysis, and suggests a standard approach for dealing with these issues in the context of humanitarian basic needs programs.

More refugees will arrive in February than any month so far this fiscal year - but not from Syria, Iraq or Somalia, previously three of the most common countries of origin for families served by the IRC in San Diego.

Three essential workers continue to support their families and build careers during the pandemic.

Danny Beus, executive director at the IRC in Utah, reflects on the immense upheaval over the last year, including the tragic events that have transpired in January 2026. He outlines how Utahns can continue to show up for each other and the families served by the IRC.

Update: February 24, 2021. The IRC responded to extreme winter weather conditions affecting Texas, causing blackouts and water shortages. Both IRC locations in Dallas and Abilene are still closed however staff are actively responding to client needs remotely.