International Rescue Committee - Approved

• The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. 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.
• • Owner
    Nai Pharn
  • Created On
    08-23-2017
  • Updated On
    12-14-2020
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    General Contact
  • Phone
    (510) 452-8222
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    northerncalifornia@rescue.org
  • Alt Name
    Samina Foroton
  • Alt Phone
    (916) 764-0244
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    samina.foroton@rescue.org
  • Address
    440 Grand Avenue
  • Address 2
    Suite 500
  • City
    Oakland
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    10-14-2020
  • Expiration Date
    N/A
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    International Rescue Committee
  • Zip Code
    94610

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.rescue.org/united-states/oakland-ca
  • What We Do
    https://www.rescue.org/what-we-do
  • Services
    https://www.rescue.org/united-states/oakland-ca#what-services-does-the-irc-provide-to-the-wider-community

• Detailed Information

  • WHO ARE REFUGEES?

    Refugees are people fleeing violence and persecution—in Syria, Iraq, Eritrea, and other countries in crisis. They are seeking safety and the chance to move their lives forward.

    WHY ARE REFUGEES ARRIVING IN OAKLAND?

    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 nearly 20 million refugees in the world, fewer than 1 percent are considered for resettlement worldwide.

    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.

    Learn more about how refugee resettlement works.

    HOW DOES THE IRC HELP REFUGEES IN OAKLAND?

    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.

    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:

    A furnished home

    Help with rent

    Health care

    Nutritious, affordable food

    English language classes

    Help building job, computer, and financial literacy skills

    Education for their children

    Social services and community support

    Legal services towards residency and citizenship

    Our programs in Oakland:

    Resettlement is with clients from touchdown at the airport. Within the initial three month span, the team helps refugees with housing, employment, benefits, health insurance, enrollment in English classes, cultural orientation, and referrals to internal and external support. Intensive case management is available for clients with special needs, for example a health condition, who may require additional support.

    Early Employment assists clients in finding their very first jobs in the United States. This program offers basic job training, assistance with resumes and interviews, vocational scholarships, and weekly ESL classes.

    Economic Empowerment  addresses the needs of more established refugees, by blending workforce skills and development, financial education and coaching, and public benefits support to help clients build sustainable careers and long term financial stability.

    New Roots works to increase refugee access to and participation in the local food system through nutrition education, food security programming, community gardening, and micro-enterprise training.

    Immigration not only serves our refugee and asylee clients, but also any low-income immigrant population. The department provides assistance in applying for Green Cards, Citizenship/Naturalization, travel documents, employment authorization, visa applications, petitioning for family reunification, CAM/AOR, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

    Anti-Trafficking strives to provide timely, high-quality, comprehensive services to survivors of human trafficking as well as raise awareness and educate the public through collaboration and coordination with law enforcement and other community organizations.

    WHAT SERVICES DOES THE IRC PROVIDE TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY?

    The IRC in Oakland’s immigration department not only serves our refugee and asylee clients, but also any low-income immigrant population. In addition, the IRC in Oakland partners with local service providers and community groups to conduct programming.

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
  • Cities
    • Oakland, CA
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • All Age Groups
  • Languages Served
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files