Welcome to the IRC in Atlanta

The IRC in Atlanta

Since opening in 1979, the IRC in Atlanta has welcomed approximately 30,000 refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants from over 65 countries to resettle and rebuild in communities across the state.

A committed staff of more than 100 professionals work together with volunteers to assist families in reuniting and rebuilding their lives in the greater Atlanta area. The IRC in Atlanta offers a broad range of programs, including resettlement and case management services, adult education classes, youth programs, employment assistance, asset building resources, community health response programs, and immigration services, all of which serve more than 4,000 clients each year.

Many immigrants to the Atlanta area settle in DeKalb County and Gwinnett County,  two of the largest and most diverse counties in the state. In particular, many refugees  and immigrants settle in Clarkston, a small city to the east of Atlanta. With over 60 languages spoken and nearly 1/3 of the population born in other countries, Clarkston is known as the most diverse square mile in America and is a welcoming and affordable first place to live for many newly arriving refugees.