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Community shows support from home for 5th annual Breaking Bread
On November 19th, 2020, members of the community joined together virtually to show their support their refugees at our annual fundraising dinner, Breaking Bread.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Adult Education's vital role in NYC
Adult Education programs provide community and crucial language skills for refugees, asylees, and immigrants looking to advance in New York City.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
Energy Ambassadors educate community on efficiency practices
The IRC in Salt Lake City is proud to partner with Empower SLC to educate the refugee and new American populations we serve on reducing energy consumption & lowering energy costs along the way.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
“America can combine humanity with order at the border”: IRC president and CEO David Miliband on the end of Title 42 following Arizona visit
- Press Release
- June 5, 2023
Syrian children make a new friend: a Sesame Street Muppet
The IRC and Sesame Street are working together to help millions of refugee children around the world learn, grow and thrive. The partnership has been selected as a finalist in the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change grant competition.
- Slideshow
- September 12, 2022
Light One Candle connects new neighbors
The IRC in Salt Lake City’s annual holiday gift drive connected over 100 newly arrived refugee families with community sponsors to fulfill their wish list needs.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
GenR raises $8,000 to support the IRC in Silver Spring
On May 8, the DC Metro Chapter of GenR held a fundraising event at WeWork White House to raise money for the International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring’s efforts to make refugees feel at home in Maryland.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Creating HOME
The IRC’s HOME Community Sponsor teams in Charlottesville and Waynesboro, Virginia have welcomed over 100 newly arrived refugees, mostly from Afghanistan, since November.
- Announcement
- May 4, 2022
The meaning of citizenship
Refugees are often denied citizenship and basic rights in their home countries. Participants at a recent IRC naturalization workshop share what becoming a U.S. citizen means to them.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Fostering Healthy Communities: Our Partnership with the Schwemm Family Foundation
Through the Schwemm Family Foundation's support, IRC has implemented a range of activities aimed at promoting nutrition, education, and sustainable food practices for refugee and immigrant communities in San Diego.
- Announcement
- May 31, 2024