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  1. Aug 17, 2019 · On July 27 th, the Phoenix Welcome Center for Asylum-Seeking Families opened its doors for the first time. Thirty asylum-seekers—parents and their children—from Mexico and Honduras were greeted by staff and volunteers. Once inside, the families were provided a snack and bottle of water.

  2. Aug 4, 2023 · That is evidence the center has accomplished its mission: creating a large centralized location to temporarily house asylum seekers and avoid the chaos and strain that used to play out...

    • Daniel Gonzalez, Arizona Republic
  3. May 18, 2023 · The Welcome Center, a 340-bed shelter in Phoenix run by the International Rescue Committee, already has been receiving asylum seekers that had been initially dropped off in Tucson.

    • Why Are Asylum-Seekers Arriving in Phoenix?
    • What Is The IRC Doing to Help?
    • How You Can Help

    Seeking asylum is a legal rightunder federal law, where those who are fleeing violence and persecution can seek protection in the United States. Asylum-seekers are released from federal detention while their court case is ongoing. Asylum-seekers have sponsors, usually close family members, in the United States. Asylum-seekers are typically in the P...

    In late 2018 and early 2019, over 40,000 asylum-seekers arrived in the Phoenix area. In 2021, the IRC Welcome Center received over 38,000 asylum-seeking individuals. The IRC worked with partners, including local churches and community organizations, to provide emergency humanitarian programming. In 2022, the IRC and our partners continue to provide...

    Our work is only made possible by the generosity of the Arizona community. Here’s how you can help: 1. Donate onlineto our Phoenix programs for asylum-seekers 2. Donate essential items through our Amazon Wishlist, such as food and clothing 3. Apply to be a volunteerwith the IRC At this time, we are not asking for in-person donations for asylum-seek...

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  5. Apr 15, 2024 · Non-governmental agencies (NGOs) work with local counties and the Department of Homeland Security to temporarily take in people claiming asylum at the southern border before those migrants head...

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  7. May 18, 2023 · The IRC gives asylum seekers a place to stay, food, access to medical help and a legal orientation.

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