We are excited to welcome David Oliver, our new deputy director! David brings leadership and expertise in program design from his tenure at the IRC in Atlanta. David's commitment to serving the community and his deep understanding of client-centered programs will enable us to continue our growth in supporting our resilient clients as they seek to heal and rebuild their lives.

The IRC in Tallahassee will host a series of community events during January, designated through Presidential Proclamation as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. These events will engage Tallahassee communities in dialogue designed to elevate the voices of survivors of human trafficking, increase awareness of human trafficking and educate the community about ways to prevent it.

Learning Hubs have provided a supportive environment for refugee students with beginners English to find one-on-one time with educators and continue to maintain progress academically during the school year.

That's a wrap! The New Roots Farmers Markets close up shop and farmers reflect on the most successful market season recorded by the IRC in Salt Lake City’s New Roots program. 

Did you know refugees are the most likely population in the U.S. to start a business? Come see how they're preparing!

During the harvest season, refugee farmers have partnered with the Food Innovation Network to deliver locally grown organic produce with elders facing food insecurity.

New York and New Jersey offer high quality and low-cost immigration legal services catered to the local communities IRC serves. Learn more about these critical services below.

Pull out your calendar and save-the-date for Colorado Gives Day 2020!

Thank you to the generous community members and groups who donated school supplies this summer and fall!

Ranna Jajju, owner of Threading by Ranna in Linda Vista, is a former refugee from Iraq, who resettled to San Diego back in 2009. Since then, she has opened up two businesses and most recently shined as a stellar example as a small business leadership and resilience during a global pandemic.