When looking for service opportunities, Kerry Porter discovered that she could use her few spare hours during the week to teach English at a local refugee center.

The Welcome to America project is a nonprofit in Phoenix that brings donated goods to refugees’ homes and helps them start their new lives.

When Chantal and her family were relocated from Africa to the United States, they felt a culture shock. What made the most difference for Chantal was having adults who were willing to be mentors for her.

A local Boy Scout troop teamed up with the IRC to build bikes for refugees in need of better transportation. It turned out to be a bonding experience that the boys would never forget.

When a flood hit Columbia South Carolina, local members were quick to respond to the needs of the flood victims.

Children at a local elementary school are able to earn roadrunner tickets for good behavior and academics. They are then able to use those tickets to purchase items from an incentive store once a month.

Milan and her daughters are refugees from Bhutan. Michelle and her family meet them and invite them over to cook dinner together and learn about each other’s culture.

Fatou, a refugee from Ivory Coast, and Toni share a love for cross-country running and develop a friendship far beyond the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

In 2013, the Philippines were devastated by the strongest typhoon ever recorded. The surge of service, love, and hope that followed, however, was even stronger.

The people of Haiti endure unemployment, sickness, hunger, and more. Some have found hope, however, thanks to a special project that gives them the means to live happier, healthier lives.