International Rescue Committee in Iowa

08/25/2026

Happy Back-to-School Week! 🎒🍎

We're cheering on all students as they begin a new school year. May your first week be filled with excitement, confidence, and success.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this year? Visit https://www.rescue.org/volunteer to explore volunteer opportunities and learn how you can get involved in supporting our community.

How to volunteer with the International Rescue Committee

07/30/2026

We're hiring in Iowa City! 📣

Join the IRC as a Community Navigation Specialist and help connect immigrant and refugee families to the services and resources to help them need to thrive. If you're passionate about community impact, relationship-building, and empowering others, we'd love to hear from you.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest...

07/30/2026

Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we raise awareness and stand with survivors.

🤔 Did you know that traffickers often use fraud, deception, and false promises to exploit vulnerable people.
📊 Human trafficking is happening in Iowa, where more than 1,900 victims have been identified through trafficking cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline since 2007, though many cases likely go unreported.

Through the IRC in Iowa's Enduring Hope program, we support survivors as they rebuild their lives with safety, stability, and hope. By learning the warning signs, sharing accurate information, and supporting survivors, we can help stop exploitation before it starts. Want to learn more about our work? Contact our office.💙

07/27/2026

Across the arc of conflict and disaster, from our work overseas to our work across Iowa, the IRC has been helping children survive, families rebuild and communities recover.

Join us in helping spread hope in the shape of an arrow. Visit Rescue.org to learn more about our work and how you can support our mission in Iowa and around the world.

07/23/2026

Thanks to our friends at Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa for compiling this great resource with information about school registration and resources!

2026 Back-To-School ResourcesSee the button below for a list of resources to help get our students back to school this August! Included are community events with school supplies, physical and vaccination clinics, registration help, and more! For edit suggestions, please email [email protected]...

07/14/2026

Over the past four years, our team has grown, changed, and taken many different shapes and sizes—but one thing has remained constant: the dedication of the people who make this work possible.

As we celebrate four years of the IRC in Iowa, we want to take time to thank every staff member, intern, and volunteer who has contributed their time, talents, and passion along the way. Every success we've achieved and every family we've supported is a reflection of the collective effort of so many individuals working toward a shared vision of welcome and opportunity.

To everyone who has been part of this journey—whether for a few weeks or a few years—thank you. We are grateful for all you've done to help build a stronger, more welcoming Iowa.

07/09/2026

This month, we’re celebrating four years of the IRC in Iowa! 🎉 Since opening our Des Moines office in July 2022, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming refugees and immigrants, supporting families as they build new lives, and working alongside our community to create opportunities for all to thrive.

This work is only possible because of the generosity of supporters like you. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to join us in making a difference. Whether you volunteer your time, donate needed resources, or make a financial contribution, your support helps ensure we can continue providing vital services to our newest neighbors.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to four years of impact—and many more to come! 💛🖤

07/04/2026

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07/03/2026

The IRC in Iowa offices will be closed today in observance of the July 4th holiday.

As we celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on the values of freedom, opportunity, and belonging that bring communities together. For many refugees and immigrants, as well as longtime U.S. residents, this holiday is a reminder of the hopes we share—a safe place to call home, the opportunity to build a brighter future, and the freedom to contribute to our communities.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

06/25/2026

Have you recently become a citizen? Are you looking for something fun to do this Saturday?

Join IRC and our partners this Saturday, June 27th for a picnic. There will be music, games, and compassionate community!