New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
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Stand in solidarity with those fleeing violence and persecution.
Give, advocate, volunteer, and join the work of welcome.
We cannot do it alone. Join us in sharing new hope with immigrant and refugee families.
Whether you are an individual, a community, company, or a faith-based group, there are many ways to welcome and walk with new Americans. As the largest faith-based nonprofit dedicated exclusively to serving immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the United States, Global Refuge has the expertise, experience, and resources to make a difference in the lives of people who are starting over. However, we depend on the generous support of our community to achieve our mission. Whether it is money, time, or your voice, your efforts will help share hope with New Americans.
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We depend on the generous support of our community to achieve our mission.
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Support our mission and vital programs
Make a one-time or recurring donation, learn about company matching, or discuss investment and legacy giving opportunities. Our development team is ready to help.Learn More -
Make a hands-on impact
As an individual or community, you can get involved in the work of welcoming and supporting an immigrant or refugee family as they start over in the United States. Explore ways to offer support and hope.Learn More -
Give as an organization
As a corporate partner, you can provide financial support, create volunteer opportunities for your team, and give refugees a path to stable employment as a hiring partner. Learn more about how to get involved.Learn More -
Create a circle of welcome
With your community, you can help a New American family truly connect and put down roots in their new home and neighborhood. Community sponsors provide a range of wrap-around support that helps families settle.Learn More -
Amplify our mission
Raise your voice to advocate alongside New Americans for just, humane immigration policy. We need your help to bring attention to critical issues impacting refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers—learn how you can get involved.Learn More -
Join us in faith
Together, we can call on our faith to offer succor, hope, and solace to those who are struggling on their journey. Join us in words of prayer.Learn More
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Support our mission and vital programs
Learn MoreWays to Give
Make a one-time or recurring donation, learn about company matching, or discuss investment and legacy giving opportunities. Our development team is ready to help. -
Make a hands-on impact
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
As an individual or community, you can get involved in the work of welcoming and supporting an immigrant or refugee family as they start over in the United States. Explore ways to offer support and hope. -
Give as an organization
Learn MoreCorporate Giving Programs
As a corporate partner, you can provide financial support, create volunteer opportunities for your team, and give refugees a path to stable employment as a hiring partner. Learn more about how to get involved. -
Create a circle of welcome
Learn MoreCommunity Sponsorship
With your community, you can help a New American family truly connect and put down roots in their new home and neighborhood. Community sponsors provide a range of wrap-around support that helps families settle. -
Amplify our mission
Learn MoreAdvocate with Us
Raise your voice to advocate alongside New Americans for just, humane immigration policy. We need your help to bring attention to critical issues impacting refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers—learn how you can get involved. -
Join us in faith
Learn MorePrayer
Together, we can call on our faith to offer succor, hope, and solace to those who are struggling on their journey. Join us in words of prayer.
Donate
Your donations make our vital work of welcome for families, individuals, and children possible. Make an immediate impact with an online donation or explore other ways to give.
Donate
Volunteer
Make a hands-on impact. Participate in one of our programs, or join the Circle of Welcome movement and learn how to get involved in welcoming refugee families.
Volunteer
Advocate
Global Refuge is actively engaged with the legislative issues that impact those we serve. Stay abreast of important legislative efforts and join us in demanding policy changes that support New Americans.
Advocate
Corporate Giving Collective
Take your support to the next level
Donate, Engage and Learn
Global Refuge is made stronger every day by the generous support of our corporate partners. We invite companies to take the next step in their commitment to the work of welcome.
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