The support and dedication from community members to the IRC's mission is critical to our work. For more than 40 years, the IRC in Dallas has helped thousands of refugees, immigrants, and asylees build their lives in Texas. Please help us continue these efforts, and join us as we endeavor to make refugees and immigrants welcome for another 40 years.

10 ways to take action today:

Donate  Make a one-time or monthly tax-deductible gift via our website, launch your own fundraising page via Crowdrise, or celebrate your birthday on Facebook with IRC in Dallas.  Your contributions directly support local IRC programs, helping refugees, immigrants, and survivors of trafficking who are rebuilding their lives in our community. 

Participate  Join IRC at community events throughout the year, such as World Refugee Day, Force for Change annual fundraiser, and our Graduation Ceremony. Events raise critical resources to support newcomers and visibly reassure refugee families that Dallas welcomes them. 

Advocate  Call on policy makers to support refugees and resettlement. Please email, call, or write your elected officials with a message of support today. Sign up for the IRC in Dallas' advocacy email list for information and alerts on local advocacy efforts.

Spread the Word  Stay connected via our newsletter and Facebook, and ask others to do the same! #RefugeesWelcome 

Educate  With knowledge of refugee issues, you can help dispel misunderstanding about refugees within your own community by engaging in conversation and posting on social media or anywhere you see an opportunity to give accurate information. Resources to get you started include:

Assemble a Donation Drive  Team up with friends, family, or colleagues to collect essential items for newly-arrived families - household goods, kitchenware, school supplies, job readiness kits, or gift cards. Email us for current donation needs.

Volunteer  Volunteers and interns are integral to the IRC's work in Dallas. Visit our volunteer page to learn about the different ways to get involved. Email us to attend a Volunteer Orientation to join as a long-term volunteer or intern. 

Employ Newcomers  The IRC’s economic empowerment program helps newcomers prepare for Dallas’s job market and work toward their career goals in the U.S. Contact the IRC if interested in offering employment opportunities to newly-arrived refugees.

Open Your Home   The IRC and Airbnb are working together to welcome refugees to the DFW area -- and we would love for you to join us! Open Homes lets you share your extra space on a temporary basis with refugee families and survivors of trafficking as they transition into their new home and community. 

Connect IRC to Affordable Housing Options  Housing stability is critical to the health and wellness of all families. We greatly appreciate information on, or connections to, long-term affordable housing options for IRC clients.

To learn more about any of these opportunities, email us at or call 214-461-9781.