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IRC Oakland Remote
Due to COVID-19, the IRC Oakland staff are working remotely.
- Announcement
- February 10, 2021
Essential and displaced workers during the pandemic
While many IRC clients have continued to work during the COVID-19 crisis, others have been laid off and are now looking for new jobs. Read more about Tim, May, Prisca and Buswaza.
- Announcement
- May 20, 2020
David Miliband: Join us in standing with refugees
David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), explains why it's important to become a monthly donor and stand with displaced families who are facing multiple emergencies — including the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Spice Kitchen supports with small business emergency loans
When COVID-19 spread in Utah, small businesses working with our Spice Kitchen Incubator were hit hard. In response, entrepreneurs worked with Spice Kitchen staff to apply for emergency loans to save their businesses.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
East Bay mosque plays vital role during pandemic
In addition to health concerns during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families faced dual concerns about dwindling food supplies. For those who came to the Bay Area as refugees and asylees, it was an unwarranted second wave of crisis to handle after the saga of arriving in the U.S.
- Announcement
- April 21, 2021
Refugees are essential
In the battle against COVID-19 and beyond, refugees are essential to keeping communities safe, making society stronger and rebuilding our world. This World Refugee Day—and every day—we are proud to celebrate their contributions. Watch our video voiced by South African refugee and famed actress Noma Dumezweni. Learn more about our campaign at Rescue.org/WorldRefugeeDay.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Office Closure
The International Rescue Committee in Wichita is closed to staff, clients and the general public due to COVID-19. Staff will continue to communicate with clients remotely during this time.
- Announcement
- July 22, 2020
NY & NJ youth programs plan virtual RYSA
New York & New Jersey's RYSA programs serve hundreds of students each summer. With the onset of COVID-19, RYSA 2020 is adapting to keep RYSA students safe.
- Announcement
- November 23, 2021
Cultural Orientation re-oriented to a virtual environment
Danielle Parker, an AmeriCorps member, shares her process of adapting Cultural Orientation for newly arrived refugees during a time of physical distancing restrictions due to COVID-19.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
How the IRC helps in Ethiopia
Since 2000, the IRC has provided a wide range of assistance for refugees living in camps and for Ethiopian communities throughout the country that have been affected by drought, flooding, conflict and COVID-19.
- Slideshow
- September 13, 2022