In 2022 IRC Seattle started a sewing program called New Americans Artisan Collective to promote women’s empowerment through handicrafts. The inaugural class was launched in the fall, comprised entirely of refugee women from Afghanistan. On December 16th, the program proudly celebrated as the first cohort of six women graduated.

Learn how your group can support a new refugee family in Iowa through Co- Sponsorshp!

On Saturday February 21, 2023, IRC, MAPS AMEN and World Relief Western Washington came together to host a Housing and Safety Resource Fair in Federal Way attended by over 70 Afghan adults and children.

Hear from the Svieshnikova family about their journey from Ukraine to Utah. Sisters Mira and Olha have begun a cookie business, Heart of Ukraine, through the IRC small business program.

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!

For many elderly migrants, there are limitations they face in accessing legal knowledge. They sometimes need tailored language and digital support to navigate systems, including legal applications. Morris heard about the IRC in NY and asked for the Immigration Department's help with his mom's naturalization application. They were worried about the knowledge test because his mom could not read or write.  

Here is an IRC opportunity to help you file your taxes! The IRC in New York & New Jersey is providing FREE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this year.