International Rescue Committee (Nor-Cal, Oakland)

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. In the US the IRC helps to resettle refugees and asylees by providing them with access to housing, employment, health and wellbeing programs, immigration services as well as economic empowerment programs.

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Samantha Samantha
My job title is Employment Associate. My work involves helping newly arrived refugees gain employment and financial comprehension within three to four months of their arrival. I assist them with building and revising their resumes, mentoring them on a course towards economic freedom through… More
Kimberly Kimberly
My job title is Immigration Case worker at the International Rescue Committee. My work involves helping clients with filing of applications and petitions for adjustment of status, family reunification, naturalization, and other immigration benefits. What I like about my job is working with so many… More
Doug Doug
My job title is Employment Supervisor at the International Rescue Committee. I oversee the employment department at the international rescue committee. What the Employment Program does is provide vocational counseling, resume preparation, jobs class, job search and placement services, and financial… More

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13 supporters
Funded on 2/28/2014

Parastu from Oakland, CA

I am a refugee taking care of my brothers & sisters. We need a laptop & phone for studies & work

We have just arrived from Afghanistan and need a phone to find work and a computer to continue our studies and communicate with family. More

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15 supporters
Funded on 2/26/2014

Fattma from Oakland, CA

I am a widow & new immigrant with four children. We need a laptop & cellphone to communicate & study

We now all share one phone, but there are times we are apart and need to communicate. The computer is for my children’s studies. More

Validated by Samantha from International Rescue Committee (Nor-Cal, Oakland)

$505of $505

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4 supporters
Funded on 12/15/2013

Marshall from Oakland, CA

I just arrived from Afghanistan and I need a laptop for my studies and to find employment

I was a Doctor back in Afghanistan. Now I need to find work here and enroll in certification courses to work in the medical field here. More

Validated by Samantha from International Rescue Committee (Nor-Cal, Oakland)

International Rescue Committee (Nor-Cal, Oakland)


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