Opportunities to Advocate 

Compelled by our faith in God and our commitment to the dignity of human life, LIRS speaks and acts boldly on behalf of adults, children and families to ensure their fair and ethical treatment. With courage, integrity and compassion, we are called to speak out for those whose voices have been muted by unjust policies and inhospitable attitudes.

Speak Up! “Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless.” —Proverbs 31:8 “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” —Micah 6:8

We invite you to join us in our advocacy efforts. Ask public officials to enact just laws and reason with those who would close their doors and their hearts to people in need. Whether you take a few moments to write a letter to your senator or make a long-term commitment to speak out on behalf of LIRS's mission and work, your voice can make a vital difference.

Current Advocacy Issues Comprehensive Immigration Reform Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act Material Support The U.S. Refugee Program Kids Can't Wait! Unaccompanied Children Need Special Protection Latest Advocacy News Current "Advocacy Update" column Subscribe to Voices of Hope for monthly "Advocacy Update" columns

Letter to the Candidates On June 19, 2008, LIRS joined with other Lutheran agencies in writing to presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain regarding various issues of concern. Read letter. Read Marketwatch article about letter.

LIRS Ambassadors Circle
The LIRS Ambassadors Circle is a group of volunteers trained to promote the agency's mission and work. Through public speaking engagements, conference exhibits, advocacy efforts and resource development efforts LIRS Ambassadors they help make America a more welcoming place for newcomers. Read more.

Practical Advocacy Tips
Contacting legislators in writing or by phone.
Visiting legislators in person.
Writing letters to the editor.
Writing op-ed articles.
Setting up editorial board visits.

Page last modified July 11, 2008.