Your compassion can change a neighbor’s life.
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IC Compassion walks alongside immigrants and refugees in Johnson County with legal help, employment support, and food security - especially as many families face new barriers to basic resources.
Your gift today offers dignity, stability, and hope.
Give compassion. Give community. Give today.
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Our faith-based mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive community where immigrants and refugees feel safe, valued and empowered. We strive to create a diverse environment that fosters a deep sense of belonging for all. Through access to vital resources and education, we equip individuals with the tools they need to thrive, contribute and shape a stronger, more connected society.

I wanted to thank you for all the wonderful work you do to help families like mine reunite. My mom got her visa!!!! We are so relieved and happy. I thank you! We could not have done it without you.
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-Immigration Client



Services
Community Education
We offer one-on-one ESL tutoring, citizenship classes and workshops. Learn More
Food Assistance
Our food pantry is open Wednesdays from 12-5 PM.
Immigration Services
The IC Compassion Immigration Resource Center is authorized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to officially provide high quality, low-cost immigration legal services to our community.​
Global Food Project
Connects newly arrived and established Iowa City and Johnson County residents through community garden plots.

Other Services
We provide walk-in assistance for those in need of help with paperwork. We also provide assistance for people in need of household items and transportation assistance.
How your donations impact our community
A print version of our annual report is available for download
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