New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
See Our EvolutionInclusion and Empowerment
More than a new home, a new life
Going beyond the basics to support brighter futures.
Global Refuge envisions a future in which New Americans can not simply survive, but thrive.
Starting over is daunting, and even after a refugee family has settled in their new home, found a job, and started to make connections in a new community, there is still much work to be done to feel truly stable and secure.
True inclusion and empowerment come with personal and professional fulfillment, and a sense that the future is not only bright, but attainable.
Global Refuge is walking alongside individuals and families as they forge a better future. Our programs support an empowered living experience through economic independence, personal and professional growth, and a chance to participate in the American dream.
New American Lending
New American Lending is a privately funded microlending institution from Global Refuge that financially empowers refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers.
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New American Careers
A subsidiary of Global Refuge, New American Careers is a social enterprise that seeks to provide meaningful career development, secure job placement, and economic empowerment for refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers.
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Impact Story
Norma's Story:
Hope for Her Son
“The quality of life we have now is completely different.”
Through the New American Cities program, Norma found a career that aligned with her passions and interests—and allowed her the flexibility she needed to care for her son.
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