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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Our work of welcome embraces and empowers New Americans with restored hope for a better tomorrow.
Global Refuge, formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and a share in the American dream. For 85 years, we have welcomed those seeking refuge, upholding a legacy of compassion and grace for people in crisis.
We walk alongside individuals, families, and children as they begin their new lives in the United States through our work in refugee resettlement, welcome and respite services for asylum seekers, economic empowerment and employment, and family unification for unaccompanied children. To date, we have served over 750,000 people from around the globe.
We believe all immigrants and refugees are protected, embraced, and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We stand with and advocate for migrants and refugees, transforming communities through ministries of service and justice.
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Welcoming new neighbors since 1939.
From the very beginning, we’ve been an organization of help. During World War II, the first iteration of Global Refuge provided assistance and services for refugees from Germany and Eastern Europe.
View Our HistoryInspired by a call to care, our leadership team provides guidance and direction rooted in our legacy of compassion.
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