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Elevate Washington Community Spotlight

"Iraqi Community Center of Washington (ICCW) serves as a multi-faced support network helping Iraqi refugees in Washington State make a successful transition to life in the United States.

Established in 1998, ICCW provides numerous human and social services, from early learning and after-school tutoring to housing support to numerous individuals and families in South King County and the Seattle area.

The organization’s mission is to build and empower a healthy and self-reliant community, develop strong leaders, and promote economic independence through direct assistance and capacity building."

School's Out Washington - BSK Grantee Spotlight

"Lensé Esheté is struck by the love that is the foundation of her organization. “We make our constituents feel like they have a home, where they can go and be understood.” For the Iraqi Community Center of Washington (IRCCW), this is not a hyperbole. Serving immigrant and refugees from Iraq, IRCCW is an organization that was formed by community members in order to meet the needs of their peers and continues to be steered by immigrant and refugee participants. IRCCW often pays for the US accreditation for newly arrived Iraqis whose degrees and licenses don’t easily transfer. "

King County Council News - "Iraqi Community Center of Washington gets the keys for surplus van"

"Metropolitan King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove presented to the staff of Kent’s Iraqi Community Center of Washington (IRCCW) the keys to a retired Metro Transit Vanpool van the center will be using to transport both seniors and youth to events throughout the region.

Neighbor to
Neighbor 30th Anniversary Celebration

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