WEBINAR: Serving Migrants in the Time of Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has many of us feeling isolated and afraid, but it has also motivated us to look for creative ways to connect and…
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About LIRS
LIRS has welcomed more than 500,000 refugees and migrants
For 80 years, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service has been a champion for refugees and migrants from around the globe.
Our legacy of compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people who have found safety and hope in America’s communities.
Our history reflects American Lutherans’ deep immigrant roots and passionate commitment to welcoming newcomers, especially those who are most in need.
Through the Long Welcome, we help ensure that refugees and migrants are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities.
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LIRS Statement on COVID-19 Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is taking the COVID-19 outbreak seriously as a global threat to all. During these trying… On this International Women’s Day, LIRS is excited to lift up a number of immigrant and refugee women who embody the strength, independence, and resilience that we celebrate in some of the women we admire most.
LIRS Statement on COVID-19
6 Refugee Women You Should Know About This International Women’s Day