People We Serve

Refugees
Millions of people around the world are forced to flee their homes and leave everything behind. For the few who have the chance to start anew… Read more

Children
Children are often orphaned or separated from their parents as a result of conflict around the world. When migrant children need a guardian, an advocate or a loving family… Read more.

Immigrants and Their Families
Families belong together—whether immigrant, refugee or native born—all of us are better off when we are with our families and part of communities. As people are forced to make the difficult decision to migrate… Read more

 

 

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Welcoming Newcomers

Each one of us knows what it's like to be a newcomer. New to a classroom. New to the neighborhood. New to the job. New to the congregation.

When you were starting over, it's likely there was someone there who reached out a hand to welcome you, to show you the way, to help you along.

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service strives to offer open arms of welcome to those who need it most - refugees, unaccompanied children and immigrant families.

Let us help you welcome those to our communities, as you were once wecomed. Join us to learn, tell and be the story of newcomers!

Click here to watch LIRS' Faces of Welcome Video- A compelation of welcome from our clients