Our Work
Driven by our faith and our nation’s values, LIRS works to protect and embrace refugees, migrants, and children seeking a new life in America. Having carried out this work for more than eight decades, LIRS and our national network of service providers are uniquely equipped to provide holistic, trauma-informed, and age-appropriate care to the vulnerable individuals we serve.
Areas of Our WOrk

Refugee Resettlement
Leading the Lutheran movement to resettle refugees since World War II.

Engaging Communities
Empowering communities nationwide to join us in welcoming the stranger.
My new life started here, in a peaceful country. No matter what difficulties I have been through, either in my origin country or adjusting here, I can only say it was worth all of the sacrifices.
Our Network & Partners
Small gifts. BIG impact.

Every contribution makes a real difference in the lives of vulnerable immigrant and refugee families. Will you be the answer to their prayers today?