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How to donate to Phoenix
Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the IRC's work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.
- Announcement
- March 12, 2024
Counseling—and Zumba classes—help three generations of Syrian women find hope
The war in Syria took a tremendous psychological toll on Samaher and her family. Here's a look at how an IRC women's center in Jordan helped Samaher, her daughter and mother find comfort and hope.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Program Spotlight: Financial Capability for New Americans
Since 2018, the IRC in Denver has offered financial capability services to refugee clients through the Financial Capability for New Americans program (FC4NA). Thanks to the generous support of Wells Fargo and other funders, this program has been invaluable to many families financially impacted by the pandemic.
- Announcement
- June 15, 2021
Sponsors brighten holidays through Light One Candle!
Over 70 sponsor groups came together in December to make the holiday season a bit brighter for newly arrived refugee families through the IRC in Salt Lake City's holiday gift drive, Light One Candle. Take a look at some of our wonderful sponsors and what we were able to accomplish this year!
- Announcement
- January 31, 2023
Finally together in America
Divin was one of the last refugees to arrive in Boise, Idaho before a Trump Administration executive order barred refugees from entering the U.S. It was two years before his wife and young son could join him. Now they are welcoming the remaining members of their family, who had been stranded in a refugee camp in Burundi for 15 years.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Women Balance Money to Stabilize the Future in Economic Empowerment Program
In the IRC’s new women’s economic empowerment program, low-income immigrant women learn to manage their families’ resources and navigate the American financial system.
- Announcement
- July 5, 2017
Thank you! Back 2 School Supplies Drive a success
This summer, the IRC in Atlanta’s Youth programs launched a Back 2 School Supply Drive to collect fully stocked backpacks to ensure the refugee families we serve have everything they need as children enroll in their new schools and begin to rebuild their lives. Thank you to all the amazing groups and individuals who donated!
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Mandy Patinkin with Syrian refugees: "Just give them a welcome"
Actor and activist Mandy Patinkin recently witnessed firsthand the refugee crisis engulfing Europe. Alongside International Rescue Committee aid workers in Greece, he met families who had fled Syria and other wartorn countries in hopes of finding a better life for their children in Europe. “Standing with them, I did not see strangers to be feared but the faces and stories of my own family.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Never thought this day would come
It's been well over a year since the Taliban took control. At that time, it was unimaginable for Rahila and many others, but a matter of weeks, her whole life changed. She had to make the difficult decision to leave her home and her family.
- Announcement
- February 28, 2023
Run (or Walk) for Refugees
Join the International Rescue Committee in our first ever Virtual Run/Walk for Refugees. The funds raised will support critical services at the IRC, ensuring families have the support they need to thrive in their communities during this time of uncertainty.
- Announcement
- April 28, 2020