1. From Harm to Home | theIRC.org Scaling Financial Opportunity Finding an effective program design

2. 2 From Harm to Home | theIRC.org International Rescue Committee The IRC is on the ground in 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities. We help people uprooted by war, persecution, and natural disaster to survive and rebuild their lives. Countries of origin for arrivals in San Diego: Iraq Somalia Myanmar Afghanistan Iran The Democratic Republic of the Congo

3. 3 From Harm to Home | theIRC.org Program Structure in the beginning Resettlement Program Refugee Cash Aid SNAP Employment Program Work Readiness One-on-One Job Search Financial Education Workshops One-on-One Counseling Credit building loans Career Development Foreign degree evaluation Financial aid and career development loans Career Development Plan Microenterprise One-on-One business counseling Marketing assistance Small business loans up to $15,000

4. 4 From Harm to Home | theIRC.org Key lessons for growth Focus integration and financial counseling on career development and microenterprise programs More structured enrollment process Require service integration and CFA Communicate the goal of integrated services and the purpose of program assessments These steps will not deter enrollments (Career Development networking event)

5. 5 From Harm to Home | theIRC.org Thank you!