New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
See Our Evolution
Restoring a sense of home for people and families who’ve had to leave theirs.
We believe in the Long Welcome.
Our programs engage in the long-term work of creating safer, more rewarding realities for all New Americans.
Many immigrants and refugees arrive in the United States with nothing more than the bags they could carry, and resettling is about far more than just finding a place to live. Global Refuge is committed to walking alongside newcomers as they become valued and empowered members of our community. We do this by helping them find a place to live, connect with services and resources, learn a new language, enroll in school, and meet a new community.
From there, we work with individuals and families to build a strong economic foundation, from financial literacy to employment and job search assistance. We also connect with local employers to build positive hiring and workplace relationships.
What We Do
Embracing refugees, immigrants, and children seeking a new life in America.
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Redefining what it means to come home.
We are dedicated to offering newly arrived refugees and immigrants a warm welcome and a firm footing in the hopes that our newest neighbors might find peace and prosperity along their journey in the United States.Learn More -
More self-determined choices.
From financial literacy training to employment basics and job interviewing strategies, the Global Refuge network supports refugees and immigrants with tools to promote independence and empowered living.Learn More -
Providing pathways toward a brighter future.
We outline the steps toward more secure and protected living for our asylum-seeking neighbors and and walk alongside them every step of the way.Learn More -
Creating a sense of home.
Our Children and Family Services help reunite immigrant children with their families in the United States and ensure that children who have often faced violence and trauma in their home country are protected, cared for, and given access to the services they need.Learn More -
Holistic healing for a fresh start.
We believe that robust, trauma-informed mental healthcare is a critical part of achieving stability and success in the United States.Learn More -
Agile support for developing circumstances.
We remain equipped and alert to the ever-changing needs of our new neighbors and community members with quick responses and crucial assistance in the face of crisis.Learn More -
Promoting just, humane policy.
Our advocacy is rooted in our faith, inspired by those we serve, informed by our team of experts, and guided by our vision that all immigrants and refugees should be protected, embraced, and empowered.Learn More
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Redefining what it means to come home.
Learn MoreRefugee Resettlement
We are dedicated to offering newly arrived refugees and immigrants a warm welcome and a firm footing in the hopes that our newest neighbors might find peace and prosperity along their journey in the United States. -
More self-determined choices.
Learn MoreInclusion and Empowerment
From financial literacy training to employment basics and job interviewing strategies, the Global Refuge network supports refugees and immigrants with tools to promote independence and empowered living. -
Providing pathways toward a brighter future.
Learn MoreAsylum Services
We outline the steps toward more secure and protected living for our asylum-seeking neighbors and and walk alongside them every step of the way. -
Creating a sense of home.
Learn MoreChildren and Family Services
Our Children and Family Services help reunite immigrant children with their families in the United States and ensure that children who have often faced violence and trauma in their home country are protected, cared for, and given access to the services they need. -
Holistic healing for a fresh start.
Learn MoreMental Health Services
We believe that robust, trauma-informed mental healthcare is a critical part of achieving stability and success in the United States. -
Agile support for developing circumstances.
Learn MoreCrisis Response
We remain equipped and alert to the ever-changing needs of our new neighbors and community members with quick responses and crucial assistance in the face of crisis. -
Promoting just, humane policy.
Learn MoreAdvocacy
Our advocacy is rooted in our faith, inspired by those we serve, informed by our team of experts, and guided by our vision that all immigrants and refugees should be protected, embraced, and empowered.
Impact Story
Roman and Sofia's Story:
Refuge from Ukraine
"We feel like we can stand on our own feet now."
One year after the war in Ukraine began, Global Refuge staff traveled to Philadelphia to meet some of the Ukrainians who have been served by our partner office, Bethany Christian Services.
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