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Global Refuge | Welcome & hope since 1939 New name, same mission! LIRS is now Global Refuge. Learn more. Close Global Refuge New name. Same mission. LIRS is now Global Refuge . Welcoming newcomers since 1939. See Our Evolution The browser you are using is not supported. Please consider using a modern browser .Search SearchGlobal Refuge Mission & Impact Close Mission Fostering a world of just and welcoming communities. Impact Making an impact for over 750,000 new neighbors. Stories Experience the stories of New Americans in their own words. Ana Rosa and Her Family: Seeking Hope Close Who We Are Close Who We Are Overview Helping people redefine home with renewed possibilities. 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Previous Image 1 / 2 Next Image Welcome & hope since 1939. Ways to Give New name. Same mission. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is now Global Refuge. Learn more about our work to resettle refugees, reunite families, and rekindle dreams. Watch Video Ana Rosa and Her Family: Seeking Hope After being forced to flee Venezuela, Ana Rosa and her children, all born deaf, embarked on a long, dangerous journey through Central America to seek refuge in the United States. Experience the Story Mission and Impact Driven by the belief in human dignity and the intrinsic value of every individual. For more than 80 years, Global Refuge has provided the resources, guidance, and community to help forge a way forward for New Americans. We’re committed to helping people reimagine the possibilities while providing a soft place to land. With more than 1,000 partners and 50,000 volunteers, we are the largest faith-based national nonprofit exclusively dedicated to helping restore a sense of home to immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. Since 1939, we’ve built a legacy of compassion by walking alongside more than 750,000 new neighbors as they rebuild their lives in the United States. 750k + Newcomers welcomed to the U.S. 8k + Children and families reunited in 2022 50k + Volunteers across the U.S. Our Impact Our Mission What We Do Everyone deserves a place to call home . What We Do Refugee Resettlement Creating a new sense of home. Learn about Refugee Resettlement Inclusion and Empowerment Building stronger communities. Learn about Inclusion and Empowerment Asylum Services Helping the most vulnerable find safety. Learn about Asylum Services Supporting Children and Families Reuniting families and a sense of security. Learn about Supporting Children and Families Mental Health Providing essential care to achieve stability and success. Learn about Mental Health Crisis Response Mobilizing to meet the need. Learn about Crisis Response Advocacy Promoting just, humane immigration policy. Learn about Advocacy Legal Services Supporting newcomers through a complex system. Learn about Legal Services Impact Story Ana Rosa and Her Family: Seeking Hope A journey to hear. After being forced to flee Venezuela, Ana Rosa and her children, all born deaf, embarked on a long, dangerous journey through Central America to seek refuge in the United States. Experience the Story View All Stories In Action August 23, 2023 What is the CHNV Parole Program? Learn how you can help. The Biden administration opened a new program allowing certain nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to apply for entry to the U.S. for a temporary stay of up to two years. Read More Explore Our Blog News · Empowering Refugees Breaking Barriers to Mental Healthcare May 14th More Press Release U.S. Refugee Admissions Program finds new life in FY 2024 April 9th More Press Release A Global Refuge in Guatemala: new program serves repatriated youth April 8th More You can change lives. Explore the many ways to support Global Refuge. Get Involved Ways to Give Corporate Giving Volunteer Advocate with Us Explore the many ways to support Global Refuge. Get Involved You can change lives. Explore the many ways to support Global Refuge. Get Involved Ways to Give Corporate Giving Volunteer Advocate with Us Explore the many ways to support Global Refuge. Get Involved Get Help We’re here to guide you toward the next steps on your journey home. Visit our Get Help page for more resources and assistance. Get Help Now Global Refuge To Top Join Our Newsletter Thank you for signing up. 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