United Immigrant & Refugee Communities of Vermont, INC.

09/15/2025

Celebrating my 2nd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

09/15/2025

UIRC is honored to be attending the 2025 Youth Prevention Institute: The Science of Relationships in Manchester, NH, together with one of our Youth Lead team members.

This institute focuses on cultivating meaningful connections with youth to prevent, protect, and help them flourish. We are gaining valuable knowledge and strategies to strengthen health-promoting relationships that serve as protective factors in our communities.

We look forward to bringing these insights back to Vermont to continue supporting immigrant and refugee youth and families!

Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to join our upcoming youth programs. Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities!

11/22/2024

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MIT has just announced a groundbreaking financial aid initiative. Starting next fall, undergraduates from families earning less than $200,000 can attend the prestigious institution tuition-free.

This policy will cover 80% of incoming students, with an even more generous provision for families earning under $100,000 — who will receive full coverage, including tuition, housing, dining, and personal expenses. The move comes as MIT's annual tuition stands at $57,986, significantly higher than the average for private institutions.

Data from collegevine.com indicates that once MIT's new tuition policy is implemented, it will have the highest income threshold of any U.S. 4-year college. Many institutions that offer similar programs, like Cornell University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Chicago, set their family income thresholds at around $60,000.

11/18/2024

It’s coming up

08/16/2024

We're excited to share that the Vermont DMV has launched a new program to assist drivers on the autism spectrum. This initiative aims to provide additional support and resources, ensuring a safer and more inclusive driving experience for all. For more details, visit the DMV's official announcement. Let's celebrate this step towards greater accessibility and inclusion in our community!

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 12:00 Montpelier, Vt. – The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched the Blue Envelope Program for Vermont drivers on the autism spectrum to make routine traffic stop interactions easier, safer, and less stressful. The DMV modeled the new program on similar program...

07/29/2024

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Amidst a high voltage electioneering for an election cycle expected to be very close, an effort is being made to convince eligible Green Card holders to get their citizenship and register to vote for the November 5 polls.

07/22/2024

🌟 Empowering Communities Through Prevention 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us on June 30th for an impactful evening at the O'Brien Community Center in Winooski, VT! Together, we engaged in meaningful discussions and workshops focused on safeguarding immigrants and refugees from substance misuse.

A special thank you to our guest speaker, Rilwan Osman, for sharing his invaluable expertise and insights. We are grateful for the active participation from young adults, youth, parents, and community leaders who made this event a success.

Stay tuned for more community initiatives and workshops from United Immigrant & Refugee Communities of Vermont (UIRC). Let's continue to empower and support one another!

04/22/2024

Every day is a new opportunity for us and our families to celebrate the great achievements we have achieved over the years in our community as well as our neighbors in this great city. We will continue supporting each other’s growth and build stronger ties with our communities

02/26/2024

We help all kinds of families to make sure they get the right care and support they deserve. Here we are when help is needed.

01/27/2024

The Welcome Corps empowers Americans to bridge the gap between resettlement in an unfamiliar place and finding a true sense of belonging. Our team is kicking off a nationwide event series called “Welcome Corps On The Road: A Celebration Of Welcome.” We’ll be visiting cities to shine a spotlight on the incredible potential of the Welcome Corps, starting in Boston on Jan. 25.

Be a part of this journey, and explore new opportunities to positively impact the lives of refugees while strengthening our own communities. Learn more at welcomecorps.org.