GiveBIG is an inspiring example of the power we have when we come together as a community. Be a part of the biggest day of giving in our state on May 4th and 5th—or schedule your donation today—to help newcomer families and survivors of human trafficking in our community.

On Friday, October 10, members of Atlanta’s legal community gathered with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta for a Happy Hour - an evening uniting attorneys, advocates, and firm leaders around one goal: expanding immigration legal services and support for immigrant families and unaccompanied children in Georgia.

We need to work together as a community to ensure our newest neighbors and their families are protected and equipped for success. Here are the top ways you can take action now so we’re prepared for whatever lies ahead.

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.

GenR DC Metro is running a Back to School Backpack Drive out the IRC Silver Spring Office. We are doing a big push this month for backpacks and supplies for refugee and immigrant children in the DC Metro area. Our goal is to supply 50 families and we need your support!

Abbas Altamr and his wife fled war torn Syria and arrived in Jordan in 2010 but they did not know that their greatest journey was just beginning. They remained in Jordan for six years and had three children before it was time to go. Some of their friends had already left Jordan to move to the United States and Abbas was ready for his family to join them.

During the evacuation from Afghanistan, many families were separated and displaced. Leaving your home country and culture can be difficult for a number of reasons. Aminullah and his wife, Farzana, were two of more than 124,000 people evacuated out of Afghanistan through Operation Allies Refuge. Read about their experience.

Omari and Zaina, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, recently launched their at-home childcare business, Zaina Ngandu, bringing added support for working families in West Valley City.

The Trump travel ban went into effect on July 13, leaving thousands of vulnerable refugees who were not already on flights to the United States stranded in dangerous and life-threatening situations.The Sadiq family was one of the last to safely enter before the deadline.