International Rescue Committee in Sacramento

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Building New Beginnings in Sacramento

Since 1991, the International Rescue Committee in Sacramento has welcomed more than 20,000 newcomers, helping families rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and opportunity. Today, that mission feels more urgent than ever.

Over the past year, Sacramento has continued to serve as a place of refuge for families fleeing conflict, persecution, and humanitarian crises. From Afghanistan and Ukraine to countries across Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, newly arrived families are seeking safety and a fresh start. At the same time, shifting federal policies and funding delays have created uncertainty for resettlement programs nationwide.

In this moment, local community support is critical.

The IRC in Sacramento provides comprehensive, evidence-based services that help newcomers move from arrival to self-sufficiency. Our programs support families with housing, employment, small business development, youth and education services, financial coaching, immigration legal services, and health and mental health care. Through initiatives like financial capability programming and microenterprise support, families are not only stabilizing, they are building long-term prosperity.

This past year, our team responded rapidly to increased arrivals while also supporting hundreds of previously resettled families working toward citizenship, career advancement, and economic mobility. Behind every number is a parent securing their first job in the United States, a youth preparing for college, or an entrepreneur launching a small business that strengthens Sacramento’s local economy.

Big Day of Giving is an opportunity for our community to stand alongside these families. Your support provides flexible funding that allows us to respond quickly when federal funds fall short, ensure families have safe housing, and sustain the cross-functional teams that make this work possible.

Sacramento continues to shine as a beacon of hope. Together, we can Meet the Moment and ensure every newcomer has the opportunity not just to survive, but to thrive.

Mission

The mission of the International Rescue Committee, Inc. (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. IRC was founded in 1933 to meet the growing crises of displaced individuals and humanitarian need. Today, the IRC helps vulnerable families survive and gain control of their future with an emphasis on empowerment, self-sufficiency, and economic independence. A 501c3 nonprofit, the IRC works in 26 U.S. communities, including the greater Sacramento area, and globally in 35 countries.

Needs

Sacramento continues to be a place of refuge for individuals and families fleeing conflict, persecution, and humanitarian crisis. Yet arriving in safety is only the first step. Newcomers face immediate and complex challenges, including unstable immigration status, limited English proficiency, barriers to employment, rising housing costs, and limited access to affordable healthcare and supportive services.

At the same time, shifting federal policies and funding uncertainty have placed increased strain on local resettlement agencies, making community support more essential than ever.

Many newly arrived families need trusted, accredited legal assistance to secure work authorization, pursue permanent residency or citizenship, and reunite with loved ones. Without timely legal support, families risk prolonged instability and limited access to opportunity.

Economic mobility is another urgent need. Newcomers often arrive with strong professional backgrounds and skills, yet face barriers to credential recognition, English language acquisition, and workforce entry. Access to vocational ESL, career pathway training, and job placement support is critical to helping families secure stable, living-wage employment in high-demand industries.

Families also require comprehensive case management to navigate housing, education, healthcare, and public benefits systems. Without coordinated support, even the most resilient families can struggle to achieve long-term stability.

Meeting these needs requires flexible, community-based funding that allows IRC in Sacramento to respond quickly, stabilize families during their first critical months, and build clear pathways toward self-sufficiency and long-term success.

Equity Statement

At the IRC, our diverse clients, partners, and staff have the power, voice, and agency to shape programs and operations. Within the IRC, we actively work to end all forms of systemic discrimination and foster an inclusive working environment where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and supported. Our programs seek to reduce disparities in outcomes which are driven by systemic inequality.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

International Rescue Committee in Sacramento

Year Established

1991

Mission Category

Human Services

Operating Budget

$5,000,001-$10 million

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Funding: Unrestricted, Furniture, In-Kind Donations, Volunteers

Demographics Served

Immigrants & refugees, Low-income individuals/families

Local Counties Served

Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado

Address

2020 Hurley Way Suite 420
Sacramento, CA 95825

Service areas

Yolo, CA, US

Sacramento, CA, US

Elk Grove, CA, US

Folsom, CA, US

Davis, CA, US

Phone

916-482-0120

Email

kelsey.eaton@rescue.org

Website

https://www.rescue.org/united-states/sacramento-ca

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