There are many ways that you can get involved with the IRC’s work in Los Angeles. You can:

Donate: Give a tax-deductible financial contribution either via the website or sent to our office. If you are interested in donating items, please contact [email protected] 

Wish-list: Help provide a warm welcome by donating urgently needed Household Goods, School Supplies, and Hygiene Items for newly arrived refugees from our Amazon Wishlist. Urgently needed items include bedding, pots and pans, and gift cards. We also have plenty of Welcome Kit ideas, which are a great way to get involved as a group, office, faith group, or classroom. If you are interested in putting together a Welcome Kit drive, please email [email protected].

Volunteer Opportunities: Read the steps you need to go through to become an IRC volunteer and see our current list of volunteer opportunities here.

Internship Opportunities: Internships are a great way for students to gain experience in the field of refugee resettlement and immigration. See our current list of internship opportunities here. 

Employing Refugees: Looking for dedicated, skilled, & diverse employees? We connect businesses with refugee talent. If you’d like to partner with us to provide employment for refugees, please contact IRCLA’s Employment Specialist: Mawada Ibrahim, [email protected] (747)331-1580

Housing: One of the greatest challenges to resettling refugees is securing affordable housing. If you are a landlord, or know anyone who is, consider renting to a recently arrived refugee.

Spread the Word: Consider hosting your own Fundraising Campaign (on- or offline). Stay connected by following us on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and ask others to do the same!