We are thrilled to announce that Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) will now be known to the world & the people we serve as “Global Refuge.” 🌍🎉 New name, same mission. We invite you to learn more: globalrefuge.org/identity
Global Refuge
Non-profit Organizations
Baltimore, MD 13,554 followers
Welcoming newcomers since 1939. Formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refuge Service (LIRS)
About us
Welcoming newcomers since 1939 through advocacy, care, and empowerment. Formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). We help people seeking safety from persecution in their home countries and reunite families torn apart by conflict. We resettle refugees. We protect vulnerable children who arrive alone in the United States. We advocate for compassion and justice for all migrants. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is a champion for all uprooted people. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.
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http://www.globalrefuge.org
External link for Global Refuge
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Baltimore, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1939
- Specialties
- Refugee Resettlement, Unaccompanied Minors, Detained Torture Survivors, Asylum Seekers, and immigration
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700 Light St
Baltimore, MD 21230, US
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122 C St NW #125
Washington, D.C. 20001, US
Employees at Global Refuge
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Global Refuge reposted this
Yesterday, I visited a heart-wrenching exhibit, "War Diaries: Unheard voices of Ukrainian Children,” organized by the R.T. Weatherman Foundation at the Capitol. Hosted just hours after the bombing of a children’s hospital in Kyiv, this exhibit was all the more poignant. These children have lost fathers and mothers, been ripped from their homes, and suffered trauma that no human, let alone a child, should experience. As a nation and at Global Refuge, we must do everything we can to support Ukrainians fleeing war and seeking refuge.
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Global Refuge reposted this
Welcome back to the #FritangaPodcast by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation! In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into the migrant crisis at the U.S. border, a humanitarian crisis that extends into Latin America and many other parts of the world. Our guest, Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of Global Refuge, discusses the urgent need for immigration reform and the power of advocacy, education, and personal connections in combatting misinformation surrounding immigration. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eWuGmzXi Episodes are also available at https://lnkd.in/gvyBj4zD LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Now let's Fritanga! Antonio Tijerino
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Join our team in the work of welcome! Browse 85 open positions: globalrefuge.org/careers 💼 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo en la labor de bienvenida! Busque 85 puestos vacantes: globalrefuge.org/careers 🔗
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That’s a wrap on #WorldRefugeeDay2024! Through 5K Fun Runs, community events, and even a couple of clowns, Global Refuge offices and affiliates around the country celebrated the vibrant, resilient spirit of the refugee community all month. Don't worry, though—we keep the celebration going all year long! 📸 Featured: ICNA Relief USA Global Refuge Fargo Global Refuge San Antonio All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Unity in Motion 5k hosted by CAPI USA - Immigrant Opportunity Center
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Global Refuge reposted this
I love the collaborative spirit and innovation that The Welcome Co-op brings to refugee resettlement in Georgia. As a joint effort between Inspiritus and other local resettlement agencies, the Welcome Co-op marshals the collective resources of each organization to make an impact even greater than the sum of its parts. This work makes a huge difference in the lives of refugees in Atlanta and beyond. Thank you John Moeller, Aimee Zangandou, Becca Butcher, LMSW, Emily Laney, LMSW and the rest of the Welcome Co-op team for welcoming the Global Refuge board. photo credit: Ben Gray
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Global Refuge reposted this
Truly inspired by the dedication and hard work of the team at The Welcome Co-op! Their collaborative model can be an example for other communities across the country that Global Refuge works with. Thanks for hosting us and letting us roll up our sleeves and get to work! And loved meeting some of the team at Inspiritus, a faithful affiliate partner that is expanding and working tirelessly in this important work of welcome.
We were thrilled to host the Board of Directors from Global Refuge today, the national resettlement agency for partner organization Inspiritus . We had the opportunity to share about the work of The Welcome Co-Op and how we have come together with partners in the spirit of collaboration to welcome families to Georgia. This incredible group of leaders assembled furniture, organized hygiene kits and sorted clothing donations as part of their board meeting visit to Atlanta. Thank you for serving refugee families with us today, we are grateful! #refugeeswelcome #partnership #buildingcommuitytogether
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New op-ed from Global Refuge President and CEO, Krish O'Mara Vignarajah. ⤵
Stop to consider: in the time it takes to count to two, another person is forcibly displaced from their home because of conflict or persecution. They need our help and welcome, but tragically, narratives around immigration in the U.S. increasingly depict people in need of safety as security threats, drains on resources or opportunists. To the contrary, embracing and empowering these talented, resilient individuals and families as they rebuild their lives is a smart investment in our country’s future. Right here in Baltimore, new Americans account for approximately 8% of Baltimore City’s population, but own around 70,000 homes and 22,000 businesses, boasting spending power of $9 billion dollars. As they make the most of an area that’s ranked as one of the best in the U.S. for immigrants, it’s clear these newcomers are more than willing to lay down roots here, contribute to Baltimore’s economy and culturally enrich our neighborhoods. But statistics only tell part of the story. Each figure represents a human being with hopes and dreams of a better life for themselves and their loved ones. Check out my latest op-ed in the Baltimore Sun about the amazing contributions immigrants and refugees bring to our city and how you can help. https://lnkd.in/eyqX_hGd
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Last week, Global Refuge joined Tent Partnership for Refugees, MIMA - Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development to host a Baltimore-area hiring event geared towards immigrants and refugees. More than 250 jobseekers were connected with over 35 reputable businesses and organizations in the area. Thank you to all who attended! We are especially grateful for our event partners: Mera Kitchen Collective, Swineworks, Sunrise Safety Services, Inc., and Progress Unlimited, Inc. Is your company looking to strengthen your workforce by hiring refugee talent? Learn more at globalrefuge.org/pre 🔗 📸: Phil Laubner
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Reason #85 to work at Global Refuge: Bring Your Dog to Work Day. 🐾✨ … and we didn’t forget our furry friends that WFH (woof from home)! Global Refuge prides ourselves on offering a supportive, engaging work environment. Join our team in the work of welcome: globalrefuge.org/careers
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