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IRCO Early Beginnings Preschool —Glisan Landing Groundbreaking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2024communications@irco.orgJenny Bremner, 971-336-3199 Portland, OR—The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is excited to announce that the groundbreaking of IRCO’s Early Beginnings – Glisan Landing will take place on September 17, 2024, at noon. The preschool will be one of its kind on site at IRCO’s first housing development site…
Read MoreInterview: IRCO Executive Director Lee Po Cha on Human Trafficking
KOIN 6 News held a round-table discussion on human trafficking, including IRCO Executive Director Lee Po Cha, KOIN 6 News anchor Elizabeth Dinh, Toc Soneoulay-Gillespie, and PPB Officer Natasha Haunsperger. “Human trafficking is an often overlooked problem. For those who may have language and cultural barriers it can stay hidden when people don’t know how…
Read MoreRequest for Quotes: Videographer
The Community Works Project (CWP) is a consortium representing the collaborative initiative of three community-based organizations with a collective over 100 years of experience empowering traditionally underserved individuals from diverse backgrounds to find employment and become self-sufficient. CWP is looking for a videographer to create an orientation video to market the program services. The Vendor…
Read MoreGreater Middle East Center: Open House Event
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…
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day 2023
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…
Read MoreIRCO Housing & Preschool Groundbreaking
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…
Read MoreSlavic & Eastern European Center (SEEC) Celebration:
This January, community members gathered together for the Slavic & Eastern European Center (SEEC) Celebration at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. Over 150 attendees enjoyed a delightful dinner buffet paired with amazing live entertainment. In addition to beautiful cultural exhibits and a traditional ornament creation class, there was a great raffle and big online auction.…
Read MoreLunar New Year
This January, Jason Lee Elementary school hosted their annual Lunar New Year celebration, resulting in a joyful and successful event. From 5 to 8 pm, the evening was filled with live performances, delicious food, prizes, and an amazing lion dance! It was amazing to see the turnout and support from the community for this amazing…
Read MoreRequest For Proposal – Strategic Consultant
EXTENDED DUE DATE – APRIL 19th, 2022 | 5:00pm PST The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (hereinafter referred to as “IRCO”) seeks proposals for a Strategic Plan Consultant. Questions can be directed to info@irco.org and must be submitted by Friday, February 18th. No telephone questions will be answered. Responses to all submitted questions will be…
Read MoreWe Are In This Together
February 25, 2022 As we follow the recent news of an active war zone in Ukraine, we are concerned about the safety and humanitarian needs of our Slavic and Eastern European community. We know that families and loved ones are here in Oregon, and we extend our compassion and support to them during this frightening,…
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