Through an enduring partnership with the City of Boise, the IRC in Boise empowers newly-arrived refugee clients to engage in their own job search and achieve self-sufficiency.

With over 100 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, it is now more important than ever for resettlement organizations to partner with members of the community to support refugees.

Sarah Suiter, a first-year Masters of Social Work (MSW) student at the University of Utah, worked with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City for the past eight months as a casework intern.

Bike Walk Wichita provides bicycles, helmets, lights, reflectors, and locks to newly arrived refugees to help them get to work on time and build self-sufficiency.

The IRC in Dallas highlights a long-time partner--Northridge Presbyterian Church.

Together with community partners, the New Roots program at IRC is expanding into the Kent Valley.

The IRC in Northern California is excited to share our new Crowdrise page, which will allow community members to better fundraise for local resettlement.

The IRC in Florida has provided emergency housing assistance to 16 families across Florida, which equates to 160 individuals. The Florida Crisis Prevention fund addresses emergency housing needs by providing payments towards rent and utilities.

Kezia Ahimina has never been to Burundi, the country her parents fled before she was born. But this fall, she may get a “dream” opportunity to finally visit: as a member of the Burundi National Soccer Team. 

Snapshots of Carol Rose's volunteer experiences over the years