The IRC is grateful for the Garden City, Kansas community in rallying behind the IRC's refugee clients following a frightening incident targeting refugees and immigrants. 

Refugee and community member hug during World Refugee Day celebration
IRC client and volunteer embrace during the Garden City, Kansas World Refugee Day celebration in June 2016.
Photo: IRC

The International Rescue Committee works hand in hand with members of the Garden City community to help refugees who've fled violence to resettle and restart their lives. This is a community that welcomes and supports people of all backgrounds. In the days following this frightening incident, the IRC in Garden City and Wichita received a strong show of support and generosity toward the IRC's clients and residents of the impacted apartment complex. Law enforcement reassured Somali residents, some of whom are IRC clients, that they are safe. 

Refugees resettling in the United States have fled violence and terror and are eager to rebuild their lives and integrate into their adopted communities. We invite you to learn more about the refugee resettlement program and explore the seven most common myths about refugee resettlement.  

There are many ways you can support refugees living in Garden City. We are sincerely grateful to the neighbors and law enforcement for their vital work to embrace refugees as integral members of the Garden City community.