Charity Spotlight: International Rescue Committee

For nearly 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has supported communities and peoples affected by crisis, conflict, persecution, and disaster. The IRC is known internationally as a global nongovernmental organization that provides humanitarian aid, relief, and developmental support in emergencies.

Founded in 1933 at the bequest of Albert Einstein, the IRC was initially established as a way to support those fleeing Nazi Germany. The organization has grown and adapted over the years but has continued its mission of helping those engulfed in humanitarian crises. Its projects have supported millions of families worldwide, and its mission continues.

The current crisis in Ukraine highlights the importance of the work that the International Rescue Committee does. Estimates currently state that over 4.7 million Ukrainians are now living as refugees after having to flee their homeland, and those numbers will surely grow. The IRC has been working diligently in bordering Poland, welcoming these displaced people and helping them get the support, supplies, and services they desperately need. They are also working with partners within Ukraine to help where possible. Services such as psychosocial and legal support, cultural assistance, and translation services offered by the IRC will make the road easier for the displaced. This mission will continue as these people look to establish themselves in new places by providing them with the guidance they need to start anew.

Other afflicted areas serviced by the IRC in recent years include Syria, Somalia, Venezuela, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yemen. Through the support of its donors, the organization has provided food, medical care, and emergency support services to those in need. The IRC is known for partnering with local people to ensure that all situations are handled with the appropriate cultural sensitivities. By helping the displaced reclaim access to education, healthcare, safe housing, and economic wellbeing, the IRC strengthens communities and returns power and independence to people who have lost everything.

The IRC is known for its economy in spending, and 87 percent of every dollar the organization spends worldwide goes directly to refugees. Based in New York, the IRC also has offices in approximately 40 countries worldwide.

About Patrick Reed

Hailing from Houston, Texas, Patrick Reed is a professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour and the European Tour. In his time as a PGA golfer, Reed has experienced significant success, becoming known as a force on the Tour. In August 2019, following a strong weekend of golf, Reed secured his 7th PGA Tour title by winning the 2019 Northern Trust at Liberty National Harbor Golf Club in New Jersey.

The success at Liberty National Harbor Golf Club came after Patrick Reed’s breakthrough year in 2018. While competing in the 2018 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, Reed displayed an exceptional performance throughout the course of the tournament. His high level of play would help Patrick Reed win his first Masters Tournament on April 8, 2018, helping him jump to number 11 in the world. Reed’s historic win would mark a notable shift in his professional career.

Before winning the Masters Tournament in 2018, Patrick Reed was already becoming known as a force to be reckoned with. In 2014, Reed won the WGC-Cadillac Championship, replacing Woods as the youngest-ever winner of a World Golf Championship. The victory at Trump National Doral marked Reed’s third PGA TOUR win in a seven-month span, including the 2013 Wyndham Championship and the 2014 Humana Challenge.

At Humana, Reed set the PGA Tour record for most strokes under par after 54 holes after three consecutive rounds of 63 to start the tournament. In September of 2014, Reed made his impassioned debut on the U.S. Ryder Cup Team, amassing a 3-0-1 record.