Ithaca Welcomes Refugees
Ithaca Welcomes Refugees walks alongside refugees and immigrants resettling in Tompkins County, New York. Whether finding a place to live, enrolling in English classes, or rebuilding community, we help newcomers navigate unfamiliar systems and environments, providing needed support.
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With Support from IWR Volunteers, an Afghan Refugee Navigates the Hills and Valleys of Resettlement in Ithaca
As I sat with Jan and IWR volunteer Glen Robertson, their comfort with one another suggested they’ve been friends for years. Yet the two were only introduced in January 2022, when Jan arrived in Ithaca as a refugee from Afghanistan.
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IWR Executive Director Casey Verderosa features among guest speakers in 'Ithaca Politics 2025: Perspectives on Ukraine', aired on Pegasys Community Media on March 31. Watch by following the link.
IWR's 10 year anniversary photo competition
Seeking your pictures of Ithaca’s spirit of welcome! Enter by June 16. The best 12 photos will feature in a 2026 IWR calendar.
Now enrolling for 2025-6!
Spots available at play-based, child-paced international preschool downtown. Hours: 9-12, Monday to Thursday.
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We are grateful to the following organizations currently supporting our programs through grants and sponsorships.
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