Mohammad and his family make a fresh start.

"On this World Day against Trafficking in Persons, let us reaffirm our commitment to stop criminals from ruthlessly exploiting people for profit and to help victims rebuild their lives." -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres

On Thursday, July 30, the IRC in Florida is participating in World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by inviting the community to join a live online panel discussion regarding human trafficking in South Florida. Florida ranks in the top three U.S. states for reported incidents of human trafficking, and South Florida exhibits the largest percentage of those cases.

On Saturday, July 25 the IRC in Miami and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a food and personal item donation drive benefiting survivors of human trafficking.

Looking for a meaningful way to put your education to real-world experience? Interested in gaining hands-on professional experience in a social service setting? Become an intern with the IRC in Kansas! 

Misty Mountain Manufacturing has long-partnered with the IRC in Seattle's economic empowerment program, hiring many employees from refugee communities over the past 10 years. Now they're helping newcomers in a new way: donating face masks!

Virtual Immigration Legal Services Appointments are NOW available!

The Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah recently donated to support refugee families accessing new laptops and staying connected to the internet during the pandemic—relieving concerned parents who were unsure how their families would remain connected.

The IRC in Salt Lake City partnered with our friends at Utah Clean Energy to provide a comprehensive workshop on energy conservation and sustainability for families currently renting and looking to cut costs in their limited household budgets.

Sami Roe, small business specialist at the IRC in Salt Lake City, works with Laan Na Thai to make sure they stay in business during the coronavirus pandemic. He offers a few tips for the community on how to support small, immigrant-owned businesses during the pandemic.