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.

Validators

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

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

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

Needs validated

$560of $560

Need funded!

8 supporters
Funded on 2/16/2014

Fatou from Oakland, CA

I’m an immigrant & mother and I need a washing machine and dryer to save money and care for my kids

With the expense of the laundromat and transportation to and from, and the time it takes from my kids lives, it would help to do the laundry at home. More

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

$505of $505

Need funded!

5 supporters
Funded on 2/7/2014

Fahma from Oakland, CA

I’m a mother with a baby on the way and we need a mattress & clothes for the children

We have recently come from Somalia and have a new baby coming. My husband is looking for work, but we need these things for the children. More

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