Stanford Prescott

Communications Leader. Former @PhoenixUnion Governing Board Member. Thoughts and views are my own.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

.@DMiliband joins @PostLive to discuss the @RESCUEorg’s new emergency watchlist report about the countries at greatest humanitarian risk and the role of the internal community in tackling these crises.

Watch more: https://t.co/l3U1V1sCoq https://t.co/2MfS393GAG

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

Our Emergency Watchlist highlights the countries at greatest risk of an escalating humanitarian crisis in the next year.

This Wednesday, @DMiliband will delve into our 2025 report with @CapehartJ at @PostLive. Sign up to attend here:
https://t.co/sh2KwhNh7R

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

Thank you to all of the @Microsoft @Xbox employees who donated their time this week to assemble 1,000 hygiene kits for clients of our IRC Washington resettlement office 🧼🧴🪥

[Documented @Documentedny]

Documented and @RESCUEorg have launched https://t.co/6xB9GZCsvr, a new digital platform designed to provide asylum seekers and migrants with reliable, multilingual resources about shelter, employment, labor, legal support, and more. https://t.co/tHqmZ9mzgj

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

The IRC and Documented are proud to announce the launch of https://t.co/qmubSrDLRk, a new digital platform designed to provide asylum seekers and migrants in New York City with reliable, multilingual information.

Learn more: https://t.co/dUQJyiaeUY

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

We welcome the Biden administration’s commitment to resettling 125,000 refugees for fiscal year 2025.

"Continued bold investments will allow for this lifesaving initiative to remain resilient and withstand the headwinds of future displacement crises." https://t.co/yfZsRzmkes

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

“The bottom line is that our current system has proven insufficient for extending Afghans permanent protection in a timely manner. [...] And that’s because Congress failed to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act last year.” https://t.co/RVXoYx3kH5

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

Bonfils and his family spent 17 years in a refugee camp before they were granted asylum in the United States.

Learn how they're utilizing Uber credits to help settle into their new home in Louisville, Kentucky:
https://t.co/JnlSscBnKG

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

Reminder: Refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants are all human beings with hopes, dreams, and aspirations—and they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

[Welcome Corps @WelcomeCorps]

This back-to-school season, campus communities across the United States are welcoming more than 30 refugee students in the inaugural “class” of Welcome Corps on Campus. Campus private sponsor groups at 17 colleges and universities are helping new students access the resources they need to thrive both in and out of school.

Your university or college can join the Welcome Corps on Campus, too! Apply by September 15 to host students in Fall 2025. 🔗 Learn more about sponsoring refugee students at https://t.co/xDZqCyYCmZ

[Welcome Corps @WelcomeCorps]

When you become a sponsor, you'll join a group of at least five members in your community who are passionate about making a difference in a refugee's life. Together, you’ll help them settle into your community by finding and furnishing an apartment, securing a job, enrolling kids in school, and accessing essential services.

Learn more every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET for an application support session ➡️ https://t.co/7wShsp4XOZ

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

Following an uptick in the number of Mexicans displaced by violence and seeking safety in Guatemala, our program’s response has shifted to include the new population in the delivery of aid in the area.

More: https://t.co/Xs1h2K3nxy

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

We welcome the introduction of the Destination Reception Assistance Act, "a vital step to support American communities that are welcoming families and individuals seeking protection in our country."

Our statement: https://t.co/HcLy5ppMYL

[PXU @PhoenixUnion]

Phoenix Union welcomes all under the age of 18 to visit any of our campuses for free meals Until Thursday! ☀️ Breakfast is served from 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM & lunch is from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. Adults are welcome to purchase breakfast for $2.75 & lunch for $4.75. Info in graphics:

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

Watch the heartwarming moment sisters Kimbembi and Seva from the DRC reunite in the U.S. 💛

For refugees like the Welo family, the journey doesn't end when they arrive. With support from @Uber, we're helping resettled families navigate their new lives. https://t.co/1PKKSVBTec

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

Refugees are so much more than just numbers. We partnered with @trishesmusic for #WorldMusicDay to create a song that celebrates the lives, accomplishments and dreams of displaced people around the world—with the help of 3 refugee musicians.

Hear the whole song and learn more about the IRC at https://t.co/6WGEaurhCo

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

Refugees who are also LGBTQ+ must have access to safe, inclusive and non-discriminatory humanitarian services.

We are proud to fight for these rights, including equal access to legal assistance and safe housing, as well as tailored community resources. #PrideMonth

[David Miliband @DMiliband]

120 million people have been displaced globally.

That's 120 million individual stories, 120 million urgent reasons for action. #WorldRefugeeDay https://t.co/HppucmoVDV

[PXU @PhoenixUnion]

Phoenix Union welcomes all under the age of 18 to visit any of our campuses for free meals this summer! ☀️ Breakfast is served from 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM & lunch is from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. Adults are welcome to purchase breakfast for $2.75 & lunch for $4.75. Info in graphics 📲

[IRC - International Rescue Committee @RESCUEorg]

At the IRC, we know that keeping families together is key to building healthy communities. We welcome today's announcements by the Biden administration, which will provide security and stability to thousands of families. https://t.co/tKbN7PLpy4