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aria-label="Liberia">Liberia</a></li></ul><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-2"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/libya" aria-label="Libya">Libya</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/mali" aria-label="Mali">Mali</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/niger" aria-label="Niger">Niger</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/nigeria" aria-label="Nigeria">Nigeria</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/somalia" aria-label="Somalia">Somalia</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/south-sudan" aria-label="South Sudan">South Sudan</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/sudan" aria-label="Sudan">Sudan</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/tanzania" aria-label="Tanzania">Tanzania</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/uganda" aria-label="Uganda">Uganda</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/zimbabwe" aria-label="Zimbabwe">Zimbabwe</a></li></ul></div></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-title" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target>Asia</div><button class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-expand-toggle" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target></button><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-wrapper"><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-1"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/afghanistan" aria-label="Afghanistan">Afghanistan</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/bangladesh" aria-label="Bangladesh">Bangladesh</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/malaysia" aria-label="Malaysia">Malaysia</a></li></ul><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-2"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/myanmar" aria-label="Myanmar">Myanmar</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/pakistan" aria-label="Pakistan">Pakistan</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/thailand" aria-label="Thailand">Thailand</a></li></ul></div></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-title" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target>Europe</div><button class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-expand-toggle" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target></button><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-wrapper"><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-1"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/germany" aria-label="Germany">Germany</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/greece" aria-label="Greece">Greece</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/italy" aria-label="Italy">Italy</a></li></ul><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-2"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/poland" aria-label="Poland">Poland</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/serbia" aria-label="Serbia">Serbia</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/topic/ukraine-crisis" aria-label="Ukraine">Ukraine</a></li></ul></div></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-title" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target>Latin America</div><button class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-expand-toggle" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target></button><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-wrapper"><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-1"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/colombia" aria-label="Colombia">Colombia</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/ecuador" aria-label="Ecuador">Ecuador</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/el-salvador" aria-label="El Salvador">El Salvador</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/honduras" aria-label="Honduras">Honduras</a></li></ul><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-2"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/mexico" aria-label="Mexico">Mexico</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/peru" aria-label="Peru">Peru</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/venezuela" aria-label="Venezuela">Venezuela</a></li></ul></div></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-title" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target>Middle East</div><button class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-expand-toggle" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target></button><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-wrapper"><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-1"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/iraq" aria-label="Iraq">Iraq</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/jordan" aria-label="Jordan">Jordan</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/lebanon" aria-label="Lebanon">Lebanon</a></li></ul><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-2"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt" aria-label="Occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)">Occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/syria" aria-label="Syria">Syria</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/country/yemen" aria-label="Yemen">Yemen</a></li></ul></div></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-title" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target>United States</div><button class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-expand-toggle" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target></button><div class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-wrapper"><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-1"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/abilene-tx" aria-label="Abilene, TX">Abilene, TX</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/atlanta-ga" aria-label="Atlanta, GA">Atlanta, GA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/baltimore-md" aria-label="Baltimore, MD">Baltimore, MD</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/boise-id" aria-label="Boise, ID">Boise, ID</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/charlottesville-va" aria-label="Charlottesville, VA">Charlottesville, VA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/dallas-tx" aria-label="Dallas, TX">Dallas, TX</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/denver-co" aria-label="Denver, CO">Denver, CO</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/des-moines-ia" aria-label="Des Moines, IA">Des Moines, IA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/elizabeth-nj" aria-label="Elizabeth, NJ">Elizabeth, NJ</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="https://www.rescue.org/united-states/iowa-city-ia" aria-label="Iowa City, IA">Iowa City, IA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/los-angeles-ca" aria-label="Los Angeles, CA">Los Angeles, CA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/louisville-ky" aria-label="Louisville, KY">Louisville, KY</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/miami-fl" aria-label="Miami, FL">Miami, FL</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/missoula-mt" aria-label="Missoula, MT">Missoula, MT</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/new-york-ny" aria-label="New York, NY">New York, NY</a></li></ul><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-4 rplc-main-menu__level-4--group-2"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/oakland-ca" aria-label="Oakland, CA">Oakland, CA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/phoenix-az" aria-label="Phoenix, AZ">Phoenix, AZ</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/richmond-va" aria-label="Richmond, VA">Richmond, VA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/sacramento-ca" aria-label="Sacramento, CA">Sacramento, CA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/salt-lake-city-ut" aria-label="Salt Lake City, UT">Salt Lake City, UT</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/san-diego-ca" aria-label="San Diego, CA">San Diego, CA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/san-jose-ca" aria-label="San Jose, CA">San Jose, CA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/seattle-wa" aria-label="Seattle, WA">Seattle, WA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/silver-spring-md" aria-label="Silver Spring, MD">Silver Spring, MD</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/spokane-wa" aria-label="Spokane, WA">Spokane, WA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/tallahassee-fl" aria-label="Tallahassee, FL">Tallahassee, FL</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/tucson-az" aria-label="Tucson, AZ">Tucson, AZ</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/turlock-ca" aria-label="Turlock, CA">Turlock, CA</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item"><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-4-menu-item-link" href="/united-states/wichita-ks" aria-label="Wichita, KS">Wichita, KS</a></li></ul></div></li></ul></li></ul></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-1-menu-item rplc-main-menu__level-1-menu-item--type-1" data-rpl-main-menu-level-1><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-1-menu-item-link" href="/what-we-do" aria-label="What We Do">What We Do</a><button class="rplc-main-menu__level-1-expand-toggle" data-rpl-main-menu-expanding-section-target aria-label="Main Menu Option Expand Toggle"></button><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-2"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-2-menu-item"/><p class="rplc-main-menu__level-2-menu-item-title">Where We Focus</p><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-3"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item--leaf" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-link" href="/outcome/economic-wellbeing" aria-label="Economic Wellbeing">Economic Wellbeing</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item--leaf" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-link" href="/outcome/education" aria-label="Education">Education</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item--leaf" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-link" href="/outcome/health" aria-label="Health">Health</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item--leaf" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-link" href="/outcome/empowerment" aria-label="Empowerment">Empowerment</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item--leaf" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-link" href="/outcome/safety" aria-label="Safety">Safety</a></li></ul></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-2-menu-item rplc-main-menu__level-2-menu-item--last"/><p class="rplc-main-menu__level-2-menu-item-title">Our Approach</p><ul class="rplc-main-menu__level-3"><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item--leaf" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-link" href="/outcome/women-girls" aria-label="Centered on Women & Girls">Centered on Women & Girls</a></li><li class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item--leaf" data-rpl-main-menu-level-3><a class="rplc-main-menu__level-3-menu-item-link" 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class="layout__region layout__region--content"><div><div id="33046" class="rplc-faq" data-rpl-canvas-color="neutral-white"><div class="rplm-section-heading"><div class="rplm-section-heading__title-icon-wrapper"><h2 class="rplm-section-heading__title">The IRC in Spokane</h2></div><div class="rpla-paragraph"><p class="rpla-paragraph">The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and immigrants seeking citizenship to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Spokane and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives.</p></div></div><div class="rplc-faq__content" data-rpl-state-target-contextual-menu><div class="rplc-faq__questions"><div class="rpla-toggle-2 rpla-toggle-2--body rpla-toggle-2--plus-separators" data-rpl-toggle-2-state="collapsed" data-rpl-state-target><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--top"></div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text-wrapper" data-rpl-state-type="toggle-2-state" data-rpl-state-values="expanded, collapsed"><button class="rpla-toggle-2__caret" role="button" tabindex="0"></button><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text">Who are refugees?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body">Refugees are people fleeing violence and persecution鈥攊n Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Ukraine, and other countries in crisis. They are seeking safety and the chance to move their lives forward.</p></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--bottom"></div></div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2 rpla-toggle-2--body rpla-toggle-2--plus-separators" data-rpl-toggle-2-state="collapsed" data-rpl-state-target><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--top"></div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text-wrapper" data-rpl-state-type="toggle-2-state" data-rpl-state-values="expanded, collapsed"><button class="rpla-toggle-2__caret" role="button" tabindex="0"></button><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text">Why are refugees arriving in Spokane?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><span>The United States has a long tradition of sheltering those fleeing conflict and persecution. Once refugees have been identified by the United Nations refugee agency and cleared for resettlement, the U.S. government works with the IRC and eight other national resettlement agencies to help them restart their lives in America. Out of the over 20 million refugees in the world, fewer than 1 percent are considered for resettlement worldwide.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><span>Refugees may be placed in a city where they have relatives or friends, or where there鈥檚 an established community that shares their language or culture. Other considerations include the cost of living and a community鈥檚 ability to provide medical services. However, as legal U.S. residents, refugees may live in any city and state they choose.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><a href="https://www.rescue.org/topic/refugees-america" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>Learn more about how refugee resettlement works</strong></a>!</span></span></span></p></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--bottom"></div></div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2 rpla-toggle-2--body rpla-toggle-2--plus-separators" data-rpl-toggle-2-state="collapsed" data-rpl-state-target><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--top"></div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text-wrapper" data-rpl-state-type="toggle-2-state" data-rpl-state-values="expanded, collapsed"><button class="rpla-toggle-2__caret" role="button" tabindex="0"></button><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text">How does the IRC help refugees in Spokane?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><span>IRC's programs are designed to ensure refugees thrive in America鈥攚hether ensuring children are enrolled in school, adults become self-reliant through employment or starting businesses, or families receive acute medical care they need to recover from trauma or illness. The IRC helps those in need to rebuild their lives and regain control of their future in their new home community.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><span>Refugees are greeted and welcomed at the airport by IRC case workers and volunteers to ensure their transition is as comfortable as possible. The IRC also makes sure newly arrived refugees receive:</span></span></span></span></p><ul class="rpla-unordered-list rpla-unordered-list--body"><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span>A furnished home</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span>Help with rent</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span>Health care</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span>Nutritious, affordable food</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span>English language classes</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span>Help building job, computer, and financial literacy skills</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span>Education for their children</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span>Social services and community support</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span>Legal services towards residency and citizenship</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"> </p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><span>Our programs in Spokane:</span></span></span></span></p><ul class="rpla-unordered-list rpla-unordered-list--body"><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span><strong>Resettlement</strong>: Meeting the basic needs for food, shelter, and legal rights in the early, critical stages of resettlement</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span><strong>Economic Empowerment</strong>: Protecting, supporting, and improving household livelihoods and financial security</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span><strong>Community Integration and Development</strong>: Strengthening communities and preparing individuals to participate fully in American society</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span><strong>Health and Wellness</strong>: Promoting wellness and ensuring access to healthcare services that address physical and psychological needs</span></span></span></span></li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><span><span><span><span><strong>Children, Youth and Education</strong>: Providing educational and developmental opportunities that build the essential academic, personal, and social skills needed to succeed</span></span></span></span></li></ul></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--bottom"></div></div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2 rpla-toggle-2--body rpla-toggle-2--plus-separators" data-rpl-toggle-2-state="collapsed" data-rpl-state-target><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--top"></div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text-wrapper" data-rpl-state-type="toggle-2-state" data-rpl-state-values="expanded, collapsed"><button class="rpla-toggle-2__caret" role="button" tabindex="0"></button><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text">What do refugees contribute to Spokane?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><span>Once they acclimate to their new environment, refugees often thrive and contribute to their communities by building careers, contributing to the economy, purchasing homes, gaining citizenship, and adding value to our city by sharing the richness of their culture and perspectives. </span></span></span></span></p></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--bottom"></div></div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2 rpla-toggle-2--body rpla-toggle-2--plus-separators" data-rpl-toggle-2-state="collapsed" data-rpl-state-target><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--top"></div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text-wrapper" data-rpl-state-type="toggle-2-state" data-rpl-state-values="expanded, collapsed"><button class="rpla-toggle-2__caret" role="button" tabindex="0"></button><div class="rpla-toggle-2__text">How can I help refugees in Spokane?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><span>There are many ways that you can get involved with the IRC鈥檚 work in Spokane. You can:</span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><a class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong><span>Donate</span></strong></a><span>: Make a one-time or monthly tax-deductible gift </span><a href="https://help.rescue.org/donate/us-spokane-wa" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>via our website</strong></a><a href="https://help.rescue.org/donate/us-spokane-wa" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><span>.</span></a><span> Your contributions directly support local IRC programs, helping refugees and immigrants who are rebuilding their lives our community. </span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><strong><span>Participate</span></strong><span>:  Join IRC in the community throughout the year. Follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/International-Rescue-Committee-in-Spokane-106140405335668" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>@IRCSpokane</strong></a> on Facebook for updates and opportunities. Events raise critical resources to support newcomers and visibly reassure refugee families that Washington welcomes them. </span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><strong><span>Advocate</span></strong><span>: Call on policy makers to support refugees, immigrants, and survivors of trafficking. Please email, call, or write </span><a href="https://www.rescue.org/take-action" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>your elected officials</strong></a><span> with a message of support today!</span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><strong><span>Educate</span></strong><span>: With knowledge of refugee issues, you can help dispel misunderstandings about refugees within your own community by engaging in conversation and posting on social media or anywhere you see an opportunity to give accurate information. Resources to get you started include: </span></span></span></span><br><span><span><span><a href="https://www.rescue.org/topic/refugees-america" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>IRC鈥檚 Refugees in America</strong></a><br><a href="http://www.rcusa.org/who-is-a-refugee/" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>Refugee Council USA</strong></a><br><a href="https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/statistics/unhcrstats/5d08d7ee7/unhcr-global-trends-2018.html" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>UNHCR Global Trends Report</strong></a></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><strong><span>Coordinate a Donation Drive:</span></strong><span>  Team up with friends, family, or colleagues to collect essential items - household goods, kitchenware, school supplies, job readiness kits, or gift cards - for newly-arrived families. </span><a href="https://www.rescue.org/announcement/kind-donation-needs" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>Click here</strong></a><span> for current donation needs and guidelines, or </span><a href="mailto:kimberly.curry@Rescue.org" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>email us</strong></a><span> with questions.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><strong><span>Volunteer:</span></strong><span>  Volunteers and interns are integral to the IRC's work in Spokane. </span><a href="https://www.rescue.org/volunteer-opportunities/spokane-wa" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>Visit our volunteer page</strong></a><span> to learn about the different ways to get involved. </span><a href="mailto:Kimberly.Curry@rescue.org" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>Email us</strong></a><span> with questions about joining our volunteer team, or <a href="https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/ " class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>submit an application</strong></a> today!</span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><strong><span>Employ Newcomers:</span></strong><span>  The IRC鈥檚 economic empowerment program helps newcomers prepare for the Spokane job market and work toward their career goals in the U.S. </span><a href="mailto:Spokane@Rescue.org" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>Contact the IRC</strong></a><span> if interested in offering employment or professional development opportunities to newcomers.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><strong><span>Open Your Home:</span></strong><span>   The IRC and Airbnb are working together to welcome refugees to the Spokane area -- and we would love for you to join us! </span><a href="http://airbnbopenhomes.pxf.io/irc-seattle" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one"><strong>Open Homes</strong></a><span> lets you share your extra private space (a separate private unit) on a temporary basis with refugee families as they transition into their new home and community. </span></span></span></span></p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><span><span><span><strong><span>Connect IRC to Affordable Housing</span></strong><span>: Housing stability is critical to the health and wellness of all families. We greatly appreciate information on, or connections to, long-term affordable housing options for IRC clients.</span></span></span></span></p></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border-wrapper"><div class="rpla-toggle-2__border rpla-toggle-2__border--bottom"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div id="33045" class="rplc-basic-teaser-list"><div class="rplm-section-heading"><div class="rplm-section-heading__title-icon-wrapper"><h2 class="rplm-section-heading__title">Announcements</h2></div></div><div class="rplc-basic-teaser-list__content"><ul class="rpll-one-column-list"><li class="rpll-one-column-list__item"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic rplc-teaser-basic--date-before-summary"><a href="/announcement/marika-brown-volunteer-spotlight" class="rplc-teaser-basic__wrapper-link" aria-label="Marika Brown Volunteer Spotlight"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__slug"><div>Announcement</div></div><h2 class="rplc-teaser-basic__title">Marika Brown Volunteer Spotlight</h2><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__prefix"></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__date"><div>April 19, 2024</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__summary"><div class="rpla-paragraph">Marika Brown has been volunteering with the IRC in Spokane office since it opened in April 2022. She's passionate about positively impacting refugees and immigrants and building lasting relationships within the community.</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__suffix"></div></a></div></li><li class="rpll-one-column-list__item"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic rplc-teaser-basic--date-before-summary"><a href="/announcement/rai-us-internship-scholarship-opportunity-diverse-students" class="rplc-teaser-basic__wrapper-link" aria-label="RAI-US internship scholarship opportunity for diverse students"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__slug"><div>Announcement</div></div><h2 class="rplc-teaser-basic__title">RAI-US internship scholarship opportunity for diverse students</h2><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__prefix"></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__date"><div>April 3, 2024</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__summary"><div class="rpla-paragraph">This scholarship鈥檚 main objective is to promote career paths in humanitarian work for diverse populations and further IRC's commitment to a diverse and inclusive internship experience across our 29 Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) offices in the United States.</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__suffix"></div></a></div></li><li class="rpll-one-column-list__item"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic rplc-teaser-basic--date-before-summary"><a href="/announcement/states-lay-foundation-hosted-june-6-features-bipartisan-state-legislators-advancing" class="rplc-teaser-basic__wrapper-link" aria-label="States Lay the Foundation hosted on June 6 features bipartisan state legislators advancing refugee integration"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__slug"><div>Announcement</div></div><h2 class="rplc-teaser-basic__title">States Lay the Foundation hosted on June 6 features bipartisan state legislators advancing refugee integration</h2><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__prefix"></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__date"><div>May 25, 2023</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__summary"><div class="rpla-paragraph">You鈥檙e invited to join legislators from across the United States who are advancing innovative policies to better integrate refugee and immigrant communities.</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__suffix"></div></a></div></li><li class="rpll-one-column-list__item"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic rplc-teaser-basic--date-before-summary"><a href="/announcement/landlord-outreach-renting-newcomers" class="rplc-teaser-basic__wrapper-link" aria-label="Landlord Outreach: Renting to Newcomers"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__slug"><div>Announcement</div></div><h2 class="rplc-teaser-basic__title">Landlord Outreach: Renting to Newcomers</h2><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__prefix"></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__date"><div>May 10, 2023</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__summary"><div class="rpla-paragraph">You can support your community by renting your property to to newcomers resettling in the U.S. Gain access to qualified potential tenants reducing vacancies with IRC clients receiving initial financial support and case management for their self-sufficiency.</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__suffix"></div></a></div></li><li class="rpll-one-column-list__item"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic rplc-teaser-basic--date-before-summary"><a href="/announcement/co-sponsorship-launches-spokane" class="rplc-teaser-basic__wrapper-link" aria-label="Co-sponsorship launches in Spokane"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__slug"><div>Announcement</div></div><h2 class="rplc-teaser-basic__title">Co-sponsorship launches in Spokane</h2><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__prefix"></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__date"><div>December 29, 2022</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__summary"><div class="rpla-paragraph">With over 100 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, it is now more important than ever for resettlement organizations to partner with members of the community to support refugees.</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__suffix"></div></a></div></li></ul></div></div></div><div><div id="33052" class="rplc-quote"><div class="rplm-section-heading"><div class="rplm-section-heading__title-icon-wrapper"><h2 class="rplm-section-heading__title">Welcome from our director</h2></div></div><div class="rplc-quote__content" data-rpl-state-target-contextual-menu><div class="rplc-quote__image-text-wrapper"><div class="rplc-quote__image-wrapper"><img class='rpla-responsive-image' src="/sites/default/files/styles/square_1x1_640px_wide/public/2024-04/KM%20photo.jpg?itok=9MKFE8ng" alt="Kahtleen Morris" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/square_1x1_400px_wide/public/2024-04/KM%20photo.jpg?itok=UL9sRY7f 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/square_1x1_640px_wide/public/2024-04/KM%20photo.jpg?itok=9MKFE8ng 1877w," sizes="(min-width: 641px) 328px,(min-width: 321px) calc(100vw - 2rem),320px" /></div><div class="rplc-quote__text-wrapper"><div class="rplc-quote__icon-wrapper"><div class="rpla-icon rpla-icon--quote-mark rpla-icon--fill-branded"><svg viewBox="0 0 16 16" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-miterlimit="1.414"><path d="M.97 14.207V8.842c0-3.787 1.858-6.488 5.715-7.05v2.56C4.72 4.95 4.44 6.283 4.405 8.14h2.28v6.067H.97zm8.345 0V8.842c0-3.787 1.893-6.488 5.716-7.05v2.56c-1.963.597-2.244 1.93-2.28 3.788h2.28v6.067H9.316z" fill-rule="nonzero"/></svg></div></div><div class="rplc-quote__text-inner-wrapper"><blockquote class="rplc-quote__quote"><p class="rplc-quote__quote-text"><div>In Washington State, IRC is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment for refugee and immigrant families as they rebuild their lives. Through the generous support of individuals like you, IRC is able to provide crucial assistance on their journey from harm to home. Whether through financial contributions, donated items, or volunteer efforts, your support is vital in enabling IRC to fulfill its mission. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive community in Washington鈥攐ne where every individual and family can thrive. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to making Washington a place of refuge and opportunity for all.</div></p><div class="rplc-quote__attribution"><div class="rplc-quote__attributed-person"><div>Kathleen Morris</div></div><div class="rplc-quote__attributed-person-role"><div>Executive Director, Washington</div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div id="33050" class="rplc-impact-cards" data-rpl-canvas-color="brand-primary" data-rpl-state-target-contextual-menu><div class="rplm-section-heading rplm-section-heading--inverse"><div class="rplm-section-heading__title-icon-wrapper"><h2 class="rplm-section-heading__title">Our impact</h2></div></div><div class="rplc-impact-cards__content"><div class="rplc-impact-cards__inner-content-wrapper"><div class="rplc-impact-cards__card-wrapper"><div class="rplc-impact-card rplc-impact-card--part-of-set" data-rpl-state-target-contextual-menu><div class="rplc-impact-card__inner-wrapper"><div class="rplc-impact-card__scene"><div class="rplc-impact-card__card"><div class="rplc-impact-card__front"><p class="rplc-impact-card__front-figure">31.5 </p><p class="rplc-impact-card__front-description">million people in countries affected by crisis were reached by IRC</p><div class="rplc-impact-card__icon-link-wrapper" data-rpl-state-type="show-card-side" data-rpl-state-values="rear"><div class="rpla-icon-only-link rpla-icon-only-link--flip rpla-icon-only-link--type-one" data-rpla-hover-target aria-label="flip" tabindex='0' title=" Flip (this link opens in a new window) " ><span class="rpla-icon-only-link__icon-wrapper"><div class="rpla-icon rpla-icon--flip rpla-icon--fill-third-party-hover"><svg viewBox="0 0 16 16" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-miterlimit="1.414"><path d="M10.653 5.09v.864a4.255 4.255 0 0 0-.384-.447c-.256-.256-.64-.51-1.087-.703-.448-.192-.96-.256-1.47-.224a3.04 3.04 0 0 0-1.407.448c-.415.255-.735.543-.96.863-.223.32-.382.608-.446.8-.032.095-.064.19-.096.255-.032.064-.032.096-.032.096l.927.257s.03-.096.063-.224c.064-.16.16-.35.32-.575.32-.448.958-.863 1.693-.927.735-.063 1.44.257 1.822.64.128.128.256.256.32.384h-1.66l.67.96h2.302l.064-2.367-.64-.735v.64zm-.448 3.74c-.064.16-.16.353-.32.576-.32.448-.958.863-1.693.927-.735.064-1.44-.255-1.822-.64-.192-.19-.32-.383-.416-.51V9.15H7.68l-.67-.64H4.707l.064 2.335.767.703v-1.375l.19.192c.256.256.64.512 1.087.703.448.192.96.256 1.47.224.512-.032.99-.192 1.407-.447.415-.256.735-.544.96-.863.223-.32.382-.608.446-.8.032-.095.064-.19.096-.255.032-.064.032-.096.032-.096l-.927-.255s-.03.096-.095.256z" fill-rule="nonzero"/><path d="M1.927 13.114a.64.64 0 0 1-.64-.64v-8.95c0-.35.29-.638.64-.638h12.146c.35 0 .64.288.64.64v8.853l1.277-1.344v-7.51a1.923 1.923 0 0 0-1.917-1.918H1.927A1.923 1.923 0 0 0 .01 3.525v8.95c0 1.054.863 1.917 1.917 1.917h10.867l1.215-1.278H1.926z" fill-rule="nonzero"/></svg></div></span></div></div></div><div class="rplc-impact-card__rear"><p class="rplc-impact-card__rear-description">The IRC works in more than 40 countries and over 28 U.S. cities to help people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.<br /></p><a href="https://www.rescue.org/what-we-do" role="link" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-two rpla-link--subtype-no-hover-effect">Learn about what we do</a><div class="rplc-impact-card__icon-link-wrapper" data-rpl-state-type="show-card-side" data-rpl-state-values="front"><div class="rpla-icon-only-link rpla-icon-only-link--subtype-inverse rpla-icon-only-link--flip rpla-icon-only-link--type-one" data-rpla-hover-target aria-label="flip" tabindex='0' title=" Flip (this link opens in a new window) " ><span class="rpla-icon-only-link__icon-wrapper"><div class="rpla-icon rpla-icon--flip rpla-icon--fill-third-party-inverse"><svg viewBox="0 0 16 16" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" 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