Communities Concerned For Immigrants & Refugees

Equipping and encouraging you to build a more welcoming, informed, and vibrant Kansas City.

Photo of Rhythm • Bhutan

We believe that the resilience of immigrants and refugees strengthens Kansas City.

Connecting you to community, resources, opportunities, and support.

The Bashyals • Nepal

We cover a wide range of topics—like insights on immigration to tips on how to make Kansas City home—during our online and in-person workshops.

Join us for workshops.

Assad • Afghanistan

Welcoming Week

Every year, organizations and communities around the US host events, workshops, and other gatherings to celebrate Welcoming Week. This year’s theme — Where We Belong — focuses on the places and spaces that foster belonging.

Tasilia • Sudan

Kansas City, a welcoming city.

People immigrate to and find asylum in Kansas City every day, adding new threads to KC’s colorful fabric. Here are some ways you can help weave the future of our beautiful city.

Ziad, Rahaf, and son • Syria

Calling all Community Partners

CCIR is a network of organizations and community members serving and celebrating immigrants and refugees. Want to know more about the perks of becoming a Community Partner? Click the button below to join our Slack community!