International Rescue Committee in Spokane

International Rescue Committee in Spokane The IRC Spokane provides opportunities and support for refugees fleeing conflict and disaster.

Spokane’s World Refugee Day celebration is special in every way! Gathering with hundreds of newcomers from all around th...
06/22/2026

Spokane’s World Refugee Day celebration is special in every way! Gathering with hundreds of newcomers from all around the world, enjoying music, food, and performances from so many different cultures, working with dozens of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, and collaborating with partner organizations to make it all happen is the essence of community!

One volunteer shared that for Father’s Day he told his daughter and his niece that the only gift he wanted was for them to come with him to help out at the event. It was beautiful watching them work alongside each other early on a Saturday morning to set up tables and signs and decor.

Another volunteer shared that the event falls on the weekend of his birthday each year, and helping out is one of the ways he celebrates. It’s his 5th year volunteering at World Refugee Day, and he’s collected the volunteer shirts in every color!

Others at the event arrived years ago in Spokane as clients and are now celebrating with us as performers, colleagues, and vendors. The growth of the event and of the growth of the refugee and immigrant community in Eastern Washington has been inspiring to see and remarkable to be a part of!

Thank you to Refugee and Immigrant Connections Spokane, Lutheran Community Services Northwest Spokane, Manzanita House, Spokane Community College, World Relief Spokane, and ASAP Translation Services for letting us be a partner in the planning, sponsoring, and organizing of this joyful celebration each year, and thank you to all of the other wonderful community members and partners who showed up to table, participate, and support!

06/20/2026

“World Refugee Day is often framed as a single moment in the calendar. But our work at the IRC brings it to life every day. Whether you are working directly with our clients, supporting operations, managing resources, shaping policy, or strengthening our organization from within, your contribution matters. Thank you for your perseverance and commitment to our mission and our clients.” -David Miliband, IRC President

As we said goodbye to Annaquot, our fabulous MSW intern from Eastern Washington University and said hello to Lucas, our ...
06/18/2026

As we said goodbye to Annaquot, our fabulous MSW intern from Eastern Washington University and said hello to Lucas, our enthusiastic new intern from Whitworth University, we overheard a special moment between the two of them that made us all feel so lucky to work in such a warm and supportive environment!

Annaquot shared advice and encouraging well wishes with Lucas and told him that her time at IRC was full of life changing experiences. She reflected on meaningful interactions with clients and said IRC staff have felt like family to her while she has been in college and living away from home.

That kind of connection and belonging is a what our work and our relationships with interns, volunteers, community members and clients is all about. Everyone is needed in the work of welcome, and we can all make a difference in making each other feel at home!

If you’re interested in an internship with IRC Spokane, email [email protected] to learn more.

The meaningful connection between volunteers and clients at our IRC Spokane office was chosen to be part if IRC’s intern...
06/16/2026

The meaningful connection between volunteers and clients at our IRC Spokane office was chosen to be part if IRC’s international campaign for “Closing the Distance” in our communities. Because of YOU, our local work will be highlighted across the globe in the coming months as an inspiring example of closing gaps, expanding access, building bridges, and creating community connections that have a valuable and lasting impact.

“Too often crisis pulls us apart, but compassion has the power to close the distance. At the IRC, we see it every day… neighbors supporting refugee families, volunteers delivering food to those who need it, and staff fighting to keep vital services running.

This World Refugee Day, we’re celebrating the people who go the extra distance because they believe everyone deserves safety, care, and a future.”

We are grateful every day for the volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters who welcome newcomers and honor their talents, their culture, their perspective, and value the innumerable ways they enrich our community.

Thank you for making a difference by joining the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in closing the distance. To learn more about how you can get involved in Spokane, email [email protected] or you can donate to our local work through our website at https://help.rescue.org/donate/us-spokane-wa

We were thrilled and thankful to be gifted tickets to take our Egyptian clients to team Egypt’s World Cup training sessi...
06/11/2026

We were thrilled and thankful to be gifted tickets to take our Egyptian clients to team Egypt’s World Cup training session.

As life long fans, our clients and their kids were happy to get a close up view of the action, and the excitement increased for everyone when Mohamed Salah kicked a shot into the crowd and then stuck around with teammates afterward to greet fans.

Thank you to the City of Spokane and Gonzaga University for hosting this magical afternoon and making these special memories possible for our clients and staff!

We love getting the chance to share our Refugee 101 presentation with the community! Throughout the year, we get the cha...
06/10/2026

We love getting the chance to share our Refugee 101 presentation with the community! Throughout the year, we get the chance to visit with local businesses, universities, high schools, and civic groups who want to learn more about the global displacement crisis, refugee resettlement, challenges newcomers face, and how you can get involved with IRC’s programs and services to help clients on their path to safety and self-sufficiency.

If you are an employer, educator, or a group of community-minded individuals who would like to invite us to speak at your next lunch and learn, class, event, or professional development opportunity we would love to connect with you! We can facilitate the presentation in-person, virtually, or in combination with a volunteer project for you and your team to jump right in to making a difference!

You can email Kimmie at [email protected] for more information.

Our Health Promotion team hosted several listening sessions in Swahili, Rohingya, and Tigrinya over the last two weeks t...
06/09/2026

Our Health Promotion team hosted several listening sessions in Swahili, Rohingya, and Tigrinya over the last two weeks to learn from clients directly about their experiences and needs. Clients enjoyed gathering in the bio-dome, sharing their perspective, and leaving with a gift card of their choice as a thank you for their time.

Focus groups like these are a critical part of developing future programing to help assess gaps and areas for additional resource development. We value client feedback as a way to ensure that our services are culturally informed and relevant to the communities we work with.

Today and everyday, the IRC is committed to standing with all people in search of safety and protection, and we are prou...
06/05/2026

Today and everyday, the IRC is committed to standing with all people in search of safety and protection, and we are proud to support LGBTQ+ communities both locally and around the world through our work.

Our Economic Wellbeing team, in partnership with business professionals from organizations like Kaizen Catalyst, Carlton...
06/05/2026

Our Economic Wellbeing team, in partnership with business professionals from organizations like Kaizen Catalyst, Carlton Communications, Tinderbox Marketing, Shepherd financial, and Cornerstone Legal, recently hosted a series of Small Business workshops.

Participants joined from all different backgrounds and stages of life with a shared goal of starting a business. Some people were just starting out at the dream stage and others were already in the early stages of getting things off the ground.

The classes focused on skill inventory and goal setting, marketing your business, financial planning, and moving from the preparation phase to action! These emerging entrepreneurs left ready to use their knowledge, experience, and talents to take the next steps in turning their vision into reality and bringing them innovative new businesses to our community.

Here’s a happy snapshot from one of our recent digital literacy classes on cybersecurity and how to avoid scams. We are ...
05/29/2026

Here’s a happy snapshot from one of our recent digital literacy classes on cybersecurity and how to avoid scams.

We are lucky to have a team of 46 brilliant staff who speak a combined total of 24 different languages, which allows us the flexibility to offer these and many other classes in small groups and multiple languages, giving clients the opportunity to ask questions and engage in interactive discussions and activities.

By the end of the course, clients had an increased awareness of the importance of internet safety and a better understanding of how to avoid online scams such as phishing, fraud, and identity theft.

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99205

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