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The IRC provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking.

10/21/2026

❄️ Support local newcomers in our communities by organizing a winter coat drive!

First, identify a common cause to show your community why these donations are impactful. The IRC in Silver Spring will utilize these winter coats and accessories to ensure that each family that we serve stays warm this winter. Please donate items that are clean and in good condition!

🚨To receive more information about organizing a drive this season, register here ➡ https://bit.ly/3U58sCX

10/19/2026

❄️ Support local newcomers in our communities by organizing a winter coat drive! Donate gently used coats and help IRC clients stay warm during the upcoming cold winter months.

The IRC in Silver Spring also welcomes donations of gently used winter accessories such as scarves, hats and gloves.

Follow along this week to learn more about what steps you can take to organize a winter coat drive!

🚨To receive more information about organizing a drive this season, register here ➡ https://bit.ly/3U58sCX

10/16/2026

🎉 Now Open: Community Interpreter Training Program!

📢 Calling all aspiring and experienced interpreters!
Join us for a dynamic training course designed to elevate your skills and connect you with a growing network of language access professionals.

🗓️ Dates:
Online: Nov 11th – Nov 13th | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Online: Nov 16th – Nov 20th | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Other dates are available throughout 2027. Please indicate which one you prefer when registering.

Jan 20th – 29th, 2027
April 21st – 30th, 2027
August 18th – 27th, 2027

📍 Location: Online
💵 Cost: $295
🔗 Register Now: https://forms.gle/h4oWd9y6PmTRZFzA6

✅ Includes:
Professional instruction
Hands-on practice
Onboarding opportunities

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]
🚨 Spots are limited—register early!

10/12/2026

The IRC in Silver Spring is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrated between September 15th and October 15th, this month recognizes the impact and importance of Hispanic heritage and culture in our local community. At the IRC in Silver Spring, we are proud to help build a diverse and welcoming community for all.

10/09/2026

Thank you to the The Personal Care Foundation for your generous donation of personal care packages for multiple local newcomers. The packages included essential resources such as shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, menstrual products, cleaning supplies and more. We appreciate your support for our community!

10/07/2026

👫Interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at the IRC in Silver Spring?

🚨Upcoming Volunteer Orientation – Virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 12pm!

All prospective volunteers must attend an orientation prior to volunteering with the IRC in Silver Spring. Sign up below.

Sign up ➡http://bit.ly/4k6tj1m

09/18/2026

❄️ Support local newcomers in our communities by organizing a winter coat drive! Donate gently used coats and help refugees stay warm during the upcoming cold winter months.

The IRC in Silver Spring also welcomes donations of gently used winter accessories such as scarves, hats and gloves.

To explore more how to engage your community to organize a winter coat drive, read the article here ➡ https://bit.ly/3RTu6te

🚨 To receive more information about organizing a drive this season, register here ➡ https://bit.ly/3U58sCX

09/16/2026

👫 Interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at the IRC in Silver Spring?

🚨 Upcoming Volunteer Orientation – Virtual meeting on Friday, September 18th at 12pm!

All prospective volunteers must attend an orientation prior to volunteering with the IRC in Silver Spring. Sign up below.

Sign up ➡ http://bit.ly/4k6tj1m

09/14/2026

🎉 Now Open: Community Interpreter Training Program!

📢 Calling all aspiring and experienced interpreters!
Join us for a dynamic training course designed to elevate your skills and connect you with a growing network of language access professionals.

🗓️ Dates:
Online: October 7-9 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Online: October 12-16 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

📍Location: Online

💵 Cost: $295

🔗 Register Now:
https://bit.ly/3UJrsHo

✅ Includes:
• Professional instruction
• Hands-on practice
• Onboarding opportunities

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

09/11/2026

🚨 Volunteers Needed – Youth Tutor Program

❓What is the Youth Tutor Program?
Volunteer tutors support multilingual, recently resettled students in grades 3–12 — fully online, one-on-one. Tutors lead structured, reading-based sessions using the RAZ Plus platform, focused primarily on English language development (ELD), with homework support as a secondary focus.

Volunteers will meet with students every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45 – 6:00 PM.

Learn more and apply to be a Youth Tutor here ➡ https://bit.ly/4cfvltA Applications are due by September 22nd!!

Address

8737 Colesville Road Suite 1200
Silver Spring, MD
20910

Website

https://www.rescue.org/united-states/silver-spring-md

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