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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 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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 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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 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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" 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VA</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 other immigrants 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 Charlottesville 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—in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, 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 Charlottesville?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body">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 more than 27 million refugees in the world, fewer than 1 percent are considered for resettlement worldwide.</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body">Refugees may be placed in a city where they have relatives or friends, or where there’s an established community that shares their language or culture. Other considerations include the cost of living and a community’s ability to provide medical services. However, as legal U.S. residents, refugees may live in any city and state they choose.</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="/topic/refugees-america" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Learn more about how refugee resettlement works</a></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 Charlottesville?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body">Our programs are designed to ensure refugees thrive in America—whether 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.</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body">Our programs in Charlottesville include:</p><ul class="rpla-unordered-list rpla-unordered-list--body"><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><strong>Resettlement:</strong> When refugees arrive in Charlottesville, the IRC helps them adjust to life in the U.S. IRC case managers ensure that all refugees receive comprehensive services and case management. The IRC provides safe and affordable housing, matches refugees with volunteer mentors, facilitates school enrollment for children, and makes referrals for medical care and other necessary services. Resettlement meets the basic needs for food, shelter and legal rights in the early, critical stages of resettlement.</li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><strong>Employment Services:</strong> Jobs are critical to the success of newly arrived refugees. All refugees come to the U.S. legally and are given immediate authorization to work. The IRC provides ongoing job readiness training and works closely with local employers and business associations to match refugees with available jobs.  Within six months of arrival, the vast majority of refugees are economically self-sufficient.</li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><strong>Education and Integration: </strong>Integration into the local community is an essential part of refugee resettlement. Refugees come to the IRC classroom daily to learn English and participate in workshops on topics such as financial literacy, life skills and cultural orientation. </li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><strong>Family Support:</strong> Licensed professionals on staff at the IRC provide parenting education, school liaison support and crisis intervention services to aid refugees’ adjustment to their new home. </li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><strong>New Roots:</strong> New Roots is a multi-faceted food and agriculture initiative that provides land access, material support, and education to help families make a healthy start in their new home. As part of this program, New Roots operates an urban farm, community garden and a neighborhood farm stand. <a href="/announcement/new-roots-charlottesville" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Learn More.</a></li></ul><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"> </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">What services does the IRC provide to the wider community?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"> </p><ul class="rpla-unordered-list rpla-unordered-list--body"><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><strong>Interpretation:</strong> Trained IRC interpreters speak over 20 languages. The IRC’s interpreters work with over 70 community groups, enabling local agencies and health service providers.</li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><strong>Immigration:</strong> The IRC is accredited by the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals. Experts in immigration help refugees and immigrants with family reunification, permanent residency, and U.S. citizenship.  Individuals seeking immigration services should email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#571e3a3a3e302536233e38397901161725322434223279382530"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eaa38787838d988b9e838584c4bcabaa988f99899f8fc485988d">[email protected]</span></a> (preferred) or call 434-962-9297. Applicants need a smart phone and an email address to begin their applications.  </li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><strong>Community Education:</strong> The IRC is dedicated to providing education about the work of the IRC, refugees, and refugee resettlement for the Charlottesville community by giving presentations to school, civic, and church groups as well as hosting occasional informational events and film screenings. </li><li class="rpla-unordered-list__item"><strong>New Roots Fresh Fund and Farm Stand: </strong>New Roots farmers sell produce to the Charlottesville community at the IX Park Farmers' Market. Additionally, through the “Fresh Fund,” shoppers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are able to receive up to 100% match for up to $10 when using Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards at these locations.</li></ul><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"> </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 Charlottesville?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body">There are many ways that you can get involved with the IRC’s work in Charlottesville. You can:</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="https://help.rescue.org/donate/us-charlottesville-va" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Donate:</a> Give a tax-deductible financial contribution either via our website or sent to our office.</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="https://irc.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=536" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Fundraise for the IRC in Charlottesville</a>: Create your own DIY peer fundraiser <a href="https://irc.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=536" rel="noopener" target="_blank" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">here</a> to engage and involve your community with raising funds for the IRC in Charlottesville. You can also use the "Team Fundraiser" feature to fundraise as a team!</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="https://www.rescue.org/volunteer-opportunities/charlottesville-va" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Volunteer Process and Opportunities:</a> Read the steps you need to go through to become an IRC volunteer and see our current list of volunteer opportunities.</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="https://www.rescue.org/volunteer-opportunities/charlottesville-va" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Internship Opportunities:</a> We have internships available both during the summer and the academic year. Visit our volunteer opportunities page to find out more.</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="/announcement/expanding-our-impact-through-community-family-sponsorship" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Community Sponsorship:</a> Faith or civic groups work alongside the IRC to help welcome families to their communities. </p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="/announcement/group-volunteer-opportunities-charlottesville" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Group Volunteer Opportunities:</a> Interested in getting your team involved in an IRC project? Click here to see a list of current group opportunities.</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="/announcement/items-needed-refugees-charlottesville" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">New or Gently Used Items Needed for Refugees:</a> Donate gift cards, diapers, hygiene products and other essentials for newly-arrived refugees.</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="https://www.rescue.org/announcement/vehicle-donation-program?edme=true" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Vehicle Donations:</a> Find out how to donate your used car to a refugee!</p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="https://www.rescue.org/policy" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Advocate:</a> Learn more about the IRC's advocacy work and how you can use your voice on behalf of those most vulnerable in our community and around the world. </p><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body"><a href="/announcement/other-ways-get-involved-charlottesville" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Other Ways to Get Involved:</a> Employ refugees, connect us to affordable housing options, and shop at New Roots' Michie Market.</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">What do refugees contribute to Charlottesville?</div></div><div class="rpla-toggle-2__content" data-rpl-toggle-2-content><p class="rpla-paragraph rpla-paragraph--body">Once they acclimate to their new environment, refugees often thrive and contribute to their communities, building careers, purchasing homes, gaining citizenship, and enriching the community with cultural and linguistic diversity.</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="31083" 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/refugees-share-stories-experiences-and-advice-over-airwaves" class="rplc-teaser-basic__wrapper-link" aria-label="Refugees Share Stories, Experiences, and Advice Over the Airwaves"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__slug"><div>Announcement</div></div><h2 class="rplc-teaser-basic__title">Refugees Share Stories, Experiences, and Advice Over the Airwaves</h2><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__prefix"></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__date"><div>November 8, 2024</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__summary"><div class="rpla-paragraph">Throughout the month of September, Charlottesville residents heard stories from over a dozen different community members with lived experience, thanks to a collaboration between the IRC and WTJU, the University of Virginia’s community radio station. The joint project, “Resettled,” gave 17 current and former Charlottesville clients an opportunity to share their journeys in a series of wide-ranging interviews.</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/irc-virginia-supports-survivors-trafficking" class="rplc-teaser-basic__wrapper-link" aria-label="The IRC in Virginia Supports Survivors of Trafficking"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__slug"><div>Announcement</div></div><h2 class="rplc-teaser-basic__title">The IRC in Virginia Supports Survivors of Trafficking</h2><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__prefix"></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__date"><div>November 8, 2024</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__summary"><div class="rpla-paragraph">Without a doubt, the most important aspect of the Anti-Trafficking Program at the IRC is its focus on helping survivors move toward a successful future.</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/irc-celebrates-welcoming-week-charlottesville" class="rplc-teaser-basic__wrapper-link" aria-label="IRC Celebrates Welcoming Week in Charlottesville"><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__slug"><div>Announcement</div></div><h2 class="rplc-teaser-basic__title">IRC Celebrates Welcoming Week in Charlottesville</h2><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__prefix"></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__date"><div>November 8, 2024</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__summary"><div class="rpla-paragraph">Charlottesville’s 2024 Welcoming Week gave the IRC the perfect opportunity to strengthen key partnerships, educate the public about refugee resettlement, and provide some fun!  This nationwide campaign celebrates immigrants and newcomers by promoting and affirming the importance of welcoming and inclusive spaces within local communities.</div></div><div class="rplc-teaser-basic__suffix"></div></a></div></li></ul></div><div class="rplc-basic-teaser-list__more-wrapper"><div class="rplm-more"><a class="loadmore rpla-link rpla-link--type-three" aria-label="Announcements">Load More</a><input type="hidden" id="items-31083" value="3"><input type="hidden" id="pager-31083" value="2"></div></div></div></div><div><div id="31086" 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/2022-04/harriet-4.jpeg?itok=Z4Ho7PwV" alt="harriet" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/square_1x1_400px_wide/public/2022-04/harriet-4.jpeg?itok=njEHJNA6 400w, /sites/default/files/styles/square_1x1_640px_wide/public/2022-04/harriet-4.jpeg?itok=Z4Ho7PwV 2000w," 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>Since 1998, Charlottesville has welcomed over 4,600 refugees from 32 countries as new members of the community. Families who escaped violence and deprivation now live in the safety and security of this small, friendly city. Many now own their own homes or run successful businesses. Refugee children flourish in the excellent local schools. Their success depends on partnerships with caring community members like you.</div></p><div class="rplc-quote__attribution"><div class="rplc-quote__attributed-person"><div>Harriet Kuhr</div></div><div class="rplc-quote__attributed-person-role"><div>Director, IRC Charlottesville</div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div id="16144" 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">35,000</p><p class="rplc-impact-card__front-description">people in the U.S. received asylum and protection support.</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"><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 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fill-rule="nonzero"/></svg></div></span></div></div></div><div class="rplc-impact-card__rear"><p class="rplc-impact-card__rear-description">IRC offices across the U.S. provide immediate aid--including food, housing and medical attention—among other support.</p><a href="https://www.rescue.org/topic/refugees-america" role="link" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-two rpla-link--subtype-no-hover-effect">Learn about resettlement and asylum</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"><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" 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></div></div></div></div><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">2,697</p><p class="rplc-impact-card__front-description">people were assisted to become new U.S. citizens.</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"><span class="rpla-icon-only-link__icon-wrapper"><div class="rpla-icon 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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 offers high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services and citizenship assistance in cities across the U.S.</p><a href="https://www.rescue.org/topic/immigration" role="link" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-two rpla-link--subtype-no-hover-effect">Learn about immigration</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 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economic empowerment support includes financial coaching, vocational training and asset building.</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"><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 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srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/widescreen_16x9_208px_wide/public/article/6285/teaser/maha_family_new_york.jpg?itok=2Wx86yoU 208w, /sites/default/files/styles/widescreen_16x9_528px_wide/public/article/6285/teaser/maha_family_new_york.jpg?itok=VQmhCeEA 528w, /sites/default/files/styles/widescreen_16x9_736px_wide/public/article/6285/teaser/maha_family_new_york.jpg?itok=Ix7ZNRm6 736w," sizes="(min-width: 1208px) 592px, (min-width: 641px) calc(100vw - 3rem), (min-width: 321px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 320px" /></div><div class="rplc-teaser-standard__text-wrapper"><div class="rpla-slug"> Taking action </div><div class="rplc-teaser-standard__title"><h3 class="rpla-heading rpla-heading--medium-large"> How IRC supporters have advocated for refugees this year </h3></div><div class="rplc-teaser-standard__cta-wrapper"><div role="link" class="rpla-link rpla-link--type-one">Read the article</div></div></div></a></div></li><li class="rpll-two-column-list__item"><div class="rplc-teaser-standard"><a 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Get the facts on the refugee cap. " data-rpla-hover-target data-rpl-state-target-contextual-menu><div class="rplc-teaser-standard__image-wrapper" tabindex="0"><img class='rpla-responsive-image' src="/sites/default/files/styles/widescreen_16x9_208px_wide/public/article/1881/teaser/rsz_20170707_sstacke_washdc_3024.jpg?itok=O1a8nLrZ" alt="Three women, one older and two middle aged, sit at a table with a red and white table clothe. They are smiling and the older woman is kissing the woman on her left. They are all refugees. 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