New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
See Our EvolutionLIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
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We cannot do it alone. Join us in sharing new hope with immigrant and refugee families.
Whether you are an individual, a community, company, or a faith-based group, there are many ways to welcome and walk with new Americans. As the largest faith-based nonprofit dedicated exclusively to serving immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the United States, Global Refuge has the expertise, experience, and resources to make a difference in the lives of people who are starting over. However, we depend on the generous support of our community to achieve our mission. Whether it is money, time, or your voice, your efforts will help share hope with New Americans.
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Your donations make our vital work of welcome for families, individuals, and children possible. Make an immediate impact with an online donation or explore other ways to give.
DonateMake a hands-on impact. Participate in one of our programs, or join the Circle of Welcome movement and learn how to get involved in welcoming refugee families.
VolunteerDisinformation and hateful rhetoric about immigrants and refugees are everywhere…on social media, in political speeches, on the news, and beyond. Combat myths with the facts, statistics, and stories that prove that immigrants and refugees make the United States a better place.
Learn MoreGlobal Refuge is actively engaged with the legislative issues that impact those we serve. Stay abreast of important legislative efforts and join us in demanding policy changes that support New Americans.
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Global Refuge is made stronger every day by the generous support of our corporate partners. We invite companies to take the next step in their commitment to the work of welcome.
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