International Rescue Committee Atlanta

04/24/2026

Your presence on May 30th at the 2026 Dinner Together directly supports IRC programs in Atlanta, including employment services and workforce pathways, legal services for vulnerable children, youth academic enrichment, childcare assistance for working parents, health access for families rebuilding their lives.

Dinner Together fuels these efforts, so RSVP now.

04/15/2026

The 2026 Dinner Together brings together Atlanta’s leaders across business, higher education, and civic life on May 30th at Oglethorpe University. With R. James Properties as Presenting Sponsor, this year’s gathering reflected a cross-sector commitment to stability and economic participation across Atlanta. If your organization intends to be represented in a room of decision-makers aligned around opportunity, immigrant justice, and long-term strength, please confirm your partnership by May 1st.

*For coordination, please contact: [email protected] or 770-570-9156.

04/06/2026

This year, the Spirit of the IRC Award for Human Rights & Immigrant Justice Leadership will be presented to Azadeh N. Shahshahani. Serving as the Legal & Advocacy Director at Project South, Azadeh’s advocacy defends dignity, protects rights, and advances justice for immigrant communities. Her leadership reflects the courage and conviction that drive meaningful change, and we look forward to honoring her.

03/30/2026

At the 2026 Dinner Together, we will present the Spirit of the IRC Award for Civic & Economic Inclusion Leadership to Dorian DeBarr. He is the President of the Decide DeKalb Development Authority, and his leadership advances inclusive economic growth, workforce opportunity, and regional prosperity. His work reflects a belief that strong economies must be inclusive economies, so join us on May 30th as we recognize the leadership that strengthens metro Atlanta.

03/23/2026

We are honored to announce that Dr. Kathryn McClymond, President of Oglethorpe University, will open the 2026 Dinner Together on May 30th. Oglethorpe’s commitment to community engagement, ethical leadership, and global citizenship reflects the values at the heart of this evening. Dr. McClymond’s leadership in advancing inclusive excellence and the power of education to expand opportunity makes her voice a meaningful way to begin our night centered on hope and partnership. Join us at Oglethorpe University as we gather leaders across Atlanta.

03/23/2026

We are proud to share the success of our Citizenship Day Workshop in Atlanta! On January 24th, in partnership with CPACS (Center for Pan Asian Community Services) and the Georgia-Alabama Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), we provided 22 individuals with free citizenship consultations. Of the 22, 20 are now moving forward in their naturalization journey.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers, interpreters, attorneys, and community members who made this event not only possible, but impactful. We also commend our attendees who showed incredible determination despite the cold.

Together, we are building stronger, more inclusive communities, and thank you for being part of it!

03/12/2026

We are living through a moment of uncertainty, one where humanitarian needs continue to rise while resources are shrinking. For many families rebuilding their lives, the path ahead can feel long and unclear. Yet even in difficult seasons, light emerges.

Across metro Atlanta, that light is found in community, in neighbors who show up, partners who invest, and individuals who believe that stability makes hope possible.

The IRC’s commitment to impactful, innovative, and scalable programs has never been more needed. At this pivotal time, we need you to join us in meeting the moment. We hope to see you on May 30.

03/02/2026

02/17/2026

A 9th grader in Atlanta is missing school because he does not have the specialized wheelchair required to ride the school bus.

After fleeing conflict in Syria, his family is working to rebuild their lives in a new country. Like any teenager, he wants to learn, make friends, and continue his education. Without safe transportation, he cannot attend class.

The wheelchair he needs costs $2,400. Your donation can provide this essential mobility, helping him return to school and stay on track with his education.

Together, we can remove this barrier and make school accessible again. Once the wheelchair is donated, we will update this page and follow up with everyone by email to share the good news.

Visit https://irc.donordrive.com/events/756 to donate, or click the link in bio.

12/23/2025

IRC-Atlanta’s Immigration Department is proud to be one of the inaugural recipients of the GAILSIF Award!

The Georgia–Alabama Immigration Legal Service Infrastructure Fund (GAILSIF) supports nonprofits providing critical, direct legal representation to immigrants in Georgia and Alabama.

With this funding, we’ll expand our outreach to deliver timely and essential immigration information and assistance to the communities we serve.

Thank you to GAILSIF for investing in immigrant justice and helping us make a lasting impact!