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King County Council member Dave Upthegrove presented to the staff of Kent’s Immigrants and Refugees Community Council of Washington (IRCCW) the keys to a retired Metro Transit Vanpool van the...

Abbas Makassees has plans and a destination, but he often has trouble getting there. So the IRCCW-American teen often turns to a conveniently located center, a hub tucked away in...

The Immigrants and Refugees Community Council of Washington (IRCCW) recently hosted a successful Ramadan dinner event, drawing community members together to break their fast and celebrate the holy month. Held...

The Immigrants and Refugees Community Council of Washington (IRCCW) recently held a heartwarming graduation ceremony for the 2024 cohort of its Arabic School Program. This event not only celebrated the...

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Our Mission

To empower the community by promoting self-advocacy, raising cultural awareness, supporting accessibility, facilitating system navigation, and ensuring equitable access to health care through partnerships, direct service, and capacity building.

Yahya Al-Garib
Executive Director

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Aug
10
Saturday
Health

Annual Health Fair

Kent, WA · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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May
05
Sunday
Workshop

Nutrition Workshop

Kent, WA · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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