U.S. Companies Supporting LIRS and Afghan Refugees
U.S. Companies Supporting LIRS and Afghan Refugees Across the country, Afghan refugees are beginning to leave the military bases where they’ve been housed since arriving … Read more
Empowering Refugees
What is the United States Refugee Resettlement Process?
Many refugees will spend years uprooted, unable to return home, hoping and praying for a chance to be considered for the refugee resettlement process. In … Read more
QUIZ: What do you know about refugees?
QUIZ: What do you know about refugees? The term refugee is often in the news these days, but can you correctly answer these questions about … Read more
LIRS Expands Programming to Address Needs of Migrants amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The President delivered an address yesterday outlining an immigration plan that would dismantle current standards for family reunification and asylum.
My America… A Mother’s Day Reflection
After all my life experiences there is something, I will never do.
I will never question a mother’s sacrifice to ensure the well-being of her children.
LIRS receives Walmart grant to establish Service Sector Pathways Program
One year ago, on April 6, the Administration passed the zero-tolerance policy, ushering in a wave of family separation that shattered the lives of thousands of children and parents at our border.
My America… Transforms Fear Into Welcome
My America… Transforms Fear into Welcome Elizabeth SaLDANA The family reunification program was such an eye opener on the devastation that the zero-tolerance immigration policy … Read more
My America… Is a Shining Light
My America… Is a Shining Light — Ginny Fitchett For over eight years, I’ve worked to serve unaccompanied kids and families at LIRS. And in that time, the … Read more
My America… Empowers Children to Thrive
My America… Empowers Children to Thrive — Ana Iris De Los Santos by Ana Iris de Los Santos Having worked in child welfare for 5 … Read more