International Rescue Committee in Sacramento

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Building New Beginnings in Sacramento

Since opening its doors in 1995, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Sacramento has welcomed over 15,000 people, helping families navigate new beginnings and build lasting homes in California. From refugees and asylum seekers to immigrants and other displaced individuals, the IRC delivers life-changing support in health, economic wellbeing, safety, education, and empowerment.

In 2023, the IRC in Sacramento stepped up to meet the urgent needs of Afghans and Ukrainians fleeing violence and war. The office resettled 740 individuals last year and has already welcomed 1,231 arrivals in 2024, with an additional 475 served by January 2025. Sacramento continues to shine as a beacon of hope—a city where refugees and immigrants find safety, opportunity, and a community to call home.

Through a broad range of evidence-based programs, the IRC empowers individuals to achieve their dreams. Whether reuniting families, advancing careers, managing health, pursuing education, or working toward U.S. citizenship, the IRC is committed to helping every participant thrive—no matter where they come from or what challenges they face.

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

There is an urgent need to address food insecurity among refugee and low-income families in Sacramento, many of whom live in food deserts with limited access to fresh, culturally familiar produce.

To meet this need, IRC in Sacramento is launching a Mobile Market—a refrigerated farmers market truck that will bring organic produce grown by refugee farmers directly into underserved neighborhoods. This innovative approach will eliminate transportation barriers, expand access to CalFresh/EBT-eligible food, and offer nutrition education to support the health and well-being of over 3,500 individuals annually.

This initiative is critical to ensuring equitable food access for all.

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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