Boise, with its affordable housing, good job opportunities, and welcoming community, is an optimal city for refugee resettlement. IRC’s Boise office, which opened its doors in January 2006, expects to resettle 110 refugees this year. Its main mission is the successful resettlement of refugees fleeing persecution from around the world. Upon arriving in the United States, refugees face overwhelming challenges of having to learn a new language as well as facing financial uncertainty, anxiety and cultural adjustment. IRC is committed to restoring dignity and self-reliance for these new arrivals.

Volunteering
IRC's volunteer program needs you! Please contact our Community Outreach Specialist Keziah Sullivan at keziah.sullivan@theirc.org to schedule a volunteer orientation session and learn how you can get involved assisting refugees.
 
Donations
Deliver hope to newly arrived refugees. Help them to rebuild their lives by providing them with basic necessities such as toiletries, household items, linens, and clothing OR by making a cash donation.

The IRC is consistently ranked among the leading charities by publications such as Smart Money, Consumers Digest, Money and Forbes. Of every dollar that IRC spends, at least 90 cents goes directly to refugee programs. All in-kind donations go directly to refugee families in need and are fully tax deductible.