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Behind the headlines: What is the Afghan Adjustment Act?
Some Afghans in the U.S. could soon lose their ability to work, find health care, reunite with family members and even their legal right to live in the country.
- Article
- August 9, 2022
Community gardens give access to independence and familiar flavors
New Roots, a program of the IRC in Salt Lake City, oversees 12 community garden sites in the Salt Lake Valley, helping refugee families access personal plots of land to grow food for their households.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Resettlement: A Mother’s Perspective
The IRC in NJ wishes for all caregiver figures to find a sense of belonging and forwardness in their new phases in supporting their family with resettlement and taking care of their wellbeing.
- Announcement
- May 27, 2022
Back to School: The IRC partners with Leon County Schools
Schools in Leon County recently welcomed students back to the classrooms, both virtually and in person. The IRC in Tallahassee partners with Leon County Schools to prepare students and families for this unprecedented school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
- Announcement
- January 20, 2023
Central American Minors (CAM) program: now accepting applications
The Central American Minors (CAM) Program has recently reopened and the IRC in Los Angeles is here to help! Contact us to file an application and begin the family reunification process today.
- Announcement
- January 30, 2024
Hard work at New Roots farm pays off
Refugees and new American farmers participating in New Roots work hard through the summer growing season to support their families and provide fresh produce at an affordable rate for the communities they live in.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Escaping Syria
The International Rescue Committee's documentary film, "Escaping Syria" won a Social Good Award for Best Episode with a Social Good Theme. The IRC's "My life has been transformed" video, featuring actor Patrick Stewart, also received an honorable mention for Best Spot (Over 30 seconds). The three-year civil war in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 190,000 people.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Home for the Holidays: a holiday giving opportunity
During the holiday season, the IRC gives you the opportunity to share the American spirit of giving with refugee families through the IRC in Abilene's Home for the Holidays program. By participating, you make a refugee’s first holiday in the U.S. one they will always remember.
- Announcement
- July 1, 2022
Housing volunteers impact in refugee lives
For Volunteer Appreciation Month, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City shares the impact of Housing Support Volunteers who ensure a home is ready for newly arriving refugee families.
- Announcement
- April 29, 2022
IRC looks ahead to local pandemic response in 2021
Wonder what’s happening behind the scenes at the IRC? Sheila Hubert, COVID Navigator in Salt Lake City, describes the IRC’s ongoing local response to the pandemic in support of refugee families and their communities.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022