Loans Customer Portal Subscribe to our Newsletter ABOUT US OUR WORK TAKE ACTION RESOURCES PRESS ROOM EVENTS BLOG DONATE Welcome To LIRS ASYLUM SEEKER. IMMIGRANT. REFUGEE. HUMAN. DONATE NOW About LIRS LIRS HAS WELCOMED MORE THAN 500,000 REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS For over 80 years, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service has been a champion for refugees and migrants from around the globe. Our legacy of compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people who have found safety and hope in America’s communities. Our history reflects American Lutherans’ deep immigrant roots and passionate commitment to welcoming newcomers, especially those who are most in need. Through the Long Welcome, we help ensure that refugees and migrants are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. ABOUT OUR WORK Our Impact 1939 LIRS was founded 50,000 + Volunteers 500,000+ Welcomed 100+ Partners ABOUT US The Latest IN THE NEWS SPREAD HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS This holiday season, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service launched our seventh annual Hope for the Holidays™. Each year, we work to bring hope to children and families… November 17, 2021 LIRS ON NPR: AFGHAN REFUGEE CHILDREN LIRS on NPR: Protecting and Caring For Afghan Refugee Children NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and… November 2, 2021 NEW LIRS OPED: PROTECT AFGHAN WOMEN & GIRLS LIRS In Baltimore Sun: Protect Afghan Women and Girls Krish O’Mara Vignarajah is the president and chief executive of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. She… October 22, 2021 Make a Difference #Welcome Our Neighbors DONATE NOW NEWSLETTER SIGN UP Stay up to date with everything going on at LIRS. Email Address Financial Information Partner Login Loans Customer Portal LIRS is a 501(c)3 organization. Contact Us Press Careers Privacy Policy Advocacy Sign-up Volunteer Sign-up State Disclosures 700 Light Street · Baltimore, Maryland 21230 · Phone: (410)-230-2700 © 2021 LIRS. All Rights Reserved. About Us Our Work Take Action Resources Press Room Events Blog Donate