Through the IRC in Oakland’s varied volunteer opportunities, individuals are able to share their unique experience and expertise directly with the IRC's refugee and asylee clients in the Bay Area. We currently operate several highly effective programs designed to meet a variety of refugee and asylee newcomers' needs.

Refugee gardeners welcome community members to their harvest celebration to usher in the autumn season.

Our first in a new series of stories where refugees are asked about their experiences in Missoula.

The New Roots program helps refugees reestablish their ties to the land, celebrate their heritage and nourish themselves and their neighbors by planting strong roots in Sacramento.

Holiday Inn came to the IRC with a great idea to hire refugees to work. Read about how Justine has shined since the start.

Bob Gordon is a military veteran, retiree and lover of history and world travel. Kelly Daniels is an artist, business owner and first-generation American with personal ties to the refugee community. Together, they have nearly a decade of combined experience helping immigrants and refugees become American citizens!

Zohair Bajwa, recruiter for Marathon Staffing, reflects on his experience working alongside the IRC and employing newly arrived refugees.

Many refugees manage to meet the challenges of adjusting to life in the United States, but for some the trauma they experienced in the past and present become too much to bear. Mental health crisis can be the most pressing issue they face – and the most challenging to address. Fortunately, new refugees in Colorado who are experiencing serious mental health issues have access to the IRC’s Family Stabilization Program

IRC Richmond helped refugees secure 0% interest auto loans.

Students from Inman High School hosted an In-Kind Donation Drive in their community to collect items to give to refugees resettling in Wichita.