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Refugee Program Rebuild Must Continue, USCRI Urges After Biden Sets Admissions Ceiling

On September 29, President Biden set the

Refugee Program Must Strengthen Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons, USCRI and Others Urge

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is joining other refugee resettlement and policy org

Examining Continued Protection Concerns for Rohingya Refugees, Speakers

We are proud to introduce the speakers for our upcoming webinar: Examining Continued Protection Concerns for Rohingya Refugees on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Speakers:

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A Tragic Journey

USCRI March 23, 2021

This heartbreaking story is typical of the stories we hear from immigrants who have fled their homes in Central America and made it to the United States. Trigger Warni
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NorthPoint Church Co-Sponsors Family Resettled by USCRI Des Moines

USCRI March 11, 2021

For Johnston-based NorthPoint Church, hospitality and welcoming the stranger are core values. The church co-sponsored its second family this month - mom, dad and five children from the Democratic Repu
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Beds for Refugees Fundraiser – U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

USCRI March 11, 2021

This spring we are gearing up to welcome large numbers of refugee arrivals. President Biden has pledged to raise the number of refugees admitted to the United States from 15,000 to
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Sisters Making a Difference Together

USCRI March 4, 2021

Sisters Furaha and Mukanoheli, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, work and learn side by side in our FARM (Fostering Agriculture among Refugee Mentees) program. "I like it, we use
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“I wanted a better future for my children. I had to make the decision.”

USCRI March 3, 2021

For Malicia, this past Valentine’s Day was bittersweet. She has fond memories of Valentines with her husband, Furaha: “He would always bring me a flower and take me ou
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“I just want to live in peace and study.”

USCRI February 19, 2021

An interview with one of our newest neighbors. Rustom is a 27 year old who came to the U.S. from Iraq
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Building Bridges Through Art – U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants

USCRI February 3, 2021

A new USCRI art class is building community connections and nurturing creativity. The eight student artists range in age from 13 to 7
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Becoming a Citizen in COVID Times

USCRI November 16, 2020

There were no color guards, singers, judges, or extended family and friends, but USCRI client Fardusa could not have been more proud to have passed the test and become a U.S. citizen!
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Paying it Back

USCRI November 12, 2020

Below is the story of two refugees, Volodymyr and Philip, whose paths intertwined this year. Their touching story shows how our lives are enriched when we reach out and we
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USCRI Des Moines’ “A Decade of Welcome”: Celebrating a Community in America’s Heartland

USCRI October 15, 2020

It is easy to understand why refugees want to settle in Des Moines. This vibrant Midwestern city stands out as a place where people from far-flung parts of the world can find security, community, and
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