International Rescue Committee in WA

Did you see New Day NW on KING 5 yesterday? If not, don't worry, we've got it here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-SF-8PoHVo)! IRC WA's Executive Director, Kathleen Morris was a featured guest discussing our New Roots program and the Tukwila Village Farmers Market!

Make sure to stop by the Market every Wednesday in the summer from 4-7p on Wednesdays at Cascade View Community Park for some fabulous produce.

New Roots offers a taste of home for refugee farmers - New Day NW Refugee and immigrant farmers are growing culturally important crop...

Anyone who knows Seattle knows how special Pike Place Market is and its significance to the city and the Pacific Northwest. IRC is absolutely thrilled to announce that former IRC client Arman Karimi has secured a vendor spot at the Market. Arman has worked incredibly hard to build his art business, AK Art & Calligraphy (https://www.facebook.com/p/AK-Art-and-Calligraphy-100064180566432/)!

We are so proud of his accomplishment. This is a remarkable milestone and an exciting opportunity for him to increase his visibility, connect with new customers, and take full advantage of Seattle’s busy summer season.

If you find yourself visiting the market, or if you have family and friends in town who plan to stop by, please consider supporting Arman and saying hello on our behalf. He has been busy creating new work, and these photos showcase so many beautiful new pieces.

It's the 50th year of International Rescue Committee in Seattle! Our first Executive Director Bob Johnson shares about his IRC experience resettling refugees with IRC between 1976 and 2016 with KUOW Public Radio:

This Seattle Man Spent Four Decades Resettling Refugees. Here's What He Learned Bill Radke speaks with Bob Johnson, former executive director of the International Rescue Committee in Seattle, about what it was like to settle...

We're so grateful for being featured at the awesome NW Independent Label Market spearheaded by Shared Medium at Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill. The event featured various record labels in the area showcasing their music. All donations benefitted the IRC, including sales of an album of Clash covers called "Hearts & Minds & Crooked Beats". We're also thankful for Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill who donated $1 per pint to the IRC.

Thanks again Shared Medium and Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill! It's incredible to have wonderful partners who are also dedicated to the IRC's mission of helping refugees and immigrants rebuild their lives in the greater Seattle area.

Don't forget! Shared Medium's NW Independent Label Market is on Thursday! Stop by for a pint and meet some local record labels. The bag of merch that you purchase benefits IRC Seattle, so does $1 for every pint (thanks Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill!) See you there!