The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. The Des Moines, IA office was opened in July of 2022, serving more than 200 refugees in its first year.

A new program for teenage clients, Rising Leaders offers wellness curriculum, college and career readiness training, and community building weekly during the school year. And as an added bonus, soccer!

Students were excited to make new friends and join the fun at this summer’s 23rd annual Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA)! This year's NYSA ran for five weeks from July 11 to August 16.  

IRC Virginia has long sought and valued feedback about our services. Now, our new Client Voice Initiative (CVI) takes this commitment one important step further: The program strives to ensure that our refugee families have a voice in developing the resettlement support that they need.

On July 21st, the International Rescue Committee in Denver hosted its first-ever New Roots program community potluck at the beautiful Ellis Elementary Garden.

If you or someone you know is interested in more information about how to get a COVID-19 vaccine, please text or call us at 571-412-1202. We will return your message with an interpreter in your preferred language and schedule an appointment at a time and location that works best for you.

The International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville and Richmond is looking to fill seven AmeriCorps positions for our offices. These are full-time one year positions staring in September 2020.

Women are able to improve English and progress towards employment and furthering their education through IRC's Women's Empowerment Program.