Interested in supporting refugees in the Tallahassee community? Your group can help refugees rebuild their lives and gain control over their futures through the IRC’s Housing Outreach Mentorship & Education (HOME) program, which combines direct financial assistance, help with necessary services and enrollment, along with beneficial mentorship to assist newly-arrived refugee families to become self-sufficient and adjusted quickly.

A record high of 110 million people have fled their homes in search of safety and stability. This is more than any other time since World War II.

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City shares the impact of Housing Support Volunteers who ensure a home is ready for newly arriving refugee families.

Housing volunteers at the IRC in Salt Lake City are crucial to the resettlement process! When refugees arrive in Utah, they are able to walk into a furnished home with all their essential needs to start out their lives here. Learn more about members of our housing support team: Jill Baker, Rob Kain, and Holli Turner.

Utah remains committed to being a welcoming community for the world’s refugee population—get involved and send a message of hope to refugees arriving to the Beehive State!

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would slash refugee admissions and deprive families of safety based on their religion or country of origin. Take action today: Call Congress to oppose the pending refugee Executive Order.

This year, World Refugee Day is on June 20th, 2018. According to AwarenessdaysUK, World Refugee Day is day dedicated to:"Honoring the strength and courage of refugees and encourages public awareness and support of refugees, people who have had to flee their homelands because of conflict or natural disaster".

After years apart under Taliban rule, former Afghan deputy governor Faiz has reunited with his son, Wasiqullah. Their emotional reunion completes their family's journey to safety in America.

Join the IRC in Silver Spring on June 20th from 7-9pm to celebrate World Refugee Day!