Archive for June 2023

On June 21st, IRCO’s Greater Middle East Center (GMEC) hosted its first Open House where dozens of attendees celebrated the amazing milestone, explored the new center, and discussed the incredible impact made on local communities, since the center’s establishment in 2020. Supporting communities from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia to thrive in…

IRCO, an organization founded by refugees for refugees, celebrates its 47th anniversary of serving numerous refugees, asylees, and parolees. Our mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants, and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential.  Fleeing from war, oppression, and countless tragedies in order to survive and to have a…

On Monday, June 12, IRCO, Related Northwest and Catholic Charities joined with supporters from Metro, Portland Housing Bureau and Oregon Housing & Community Services to break ground on the construction of Glisan Landing, 137 units of affordable housing for families and individuals. The site will be a pilot for co-located services like IRCO’s two-classroom Early…