IRC in Silver Spring suspends volunteer and intern activities but continues regular operations.

In 2023, the IRC in Los Angeles helped resettle 578 refugee families, and we anticipate this number to increase in the new year. We need your support to continue to give refugees the warm welcome and help they deserve. Learn more about the various ways you can get involved below.

Volunteer support is an integral part of the IRC's mission to provide opportunities for refugees to thrive in America, and we are excited to partner with you along the way. Take a look through our volunteer opportunities and consider which may be the best match for you.

Give newcomers a warm welcome by donating winter coats and gift cards for youth & adults!

Many newcomers arrive in the U.S. with a wealth of professional skills and experience, but starting one’s career over again in a new country can be an overwhelming process. Career Connect is a new IRC program helping refugees take steps toward re-entering professions they were forced to leave behind.

The IRC in NJ's emergency fund empowers staff to quickly serve those in need.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, refugee community leaders have helped provide masks, language accessible documents and videos, and put their lives on the line for their community.

At our annual fundraising dinner, Breaking Bread, Rescue Partner Awards were presented to key supporters in Utah for their dedication to supporting refugees.