While COVID-19 presents new challenges for the people we serve at the IRC in Seattle, community members are stepping up to help in new ways, as well. Meet our first cohort of virtual volunteers and interns.

Alice Innocent tells a story about how meeting an IRC volunteer upon her arrival to America has changed her future.

Refugees from Ukraine share their experiences of leaving their home country, their journey to safety and hopes for the future.

This National Volunteer Week meet some of our long-term volunteers who help the IRC in Dallas.

Adult Education programs provide community and crucial language skills for refugees, asylees, and immigrants looking to advance in New York City.

The City of Turlock aims to provide a warm welcome to new refugee arrivals. On Refugee Civics Day, refugee clients and interpreters of the IRC are invited to engage in conversation about the city's inner workings and practical skills like how to dial 9-1-1. Refugee families who have fled war and persecution are made to feel safe for the first time in many years are they arrive on U.S. soil. Refugees from Afghanistan and Syria participated in the activities at Turlock City Hall and reflected on how far they had come since their initial resettlement and what they hope to achieve with their new chance at life.

Elizabeth and Angelina, former refugees who participated in the IRC in Salt Lake City’s down payment assistance program, find security and autonomy in becoming home owners.

GenR: Dallas hosts record breaking launch event.

As an immigration intern at the IRC in Salt Lake City, Desi Crane spent her summer supporting refugees, asylees and other immigrants as they navigated the U.S. immigration system.

Tom Greenleigh has been volunteering for the IRC in Salt Lake City office for 8 years. Working to support refugee and immigrant communities is in Tom’s blood: his ancestors worked to rescue and resettle refugees during World War II.