Thrilled to announce Truist's support for New American Lending – a Global Refuge initiative that provides affordable loan rates, financial coaching, and approvals for immigrant entrepreneurs with challenged credit or no credit. 1/4 globalrefuge.org/news/truist-fo…

Global Refuge and our partners in the Evacuate Our Allies coalition continue our call for elected officials to support tangible solutions for #AfghanAllies, including the passage of #AfghanAdjustment! 📢JOIN US BY TAKING ACTION: globalrefuge.quorum.us/campaign/63167/

Global Refuge affiliate Lutheran Services FL has shifted its Sarasota driving program into high gear! Clients have taken driving lessons and acquired their Florida driver's licenses. Four clients are already on the road w/ their own transportation, and they carpool to work together!

The work of welcome goes way back! The proof is in the wood paneling. These late ‘90s #TBT photos show newcomers becoming neighbors in the community of Fargo, ND. #RefugeesWelcome

Proud to be a part of this effort! #ImmigrantsAreEssential

FACT: Research has proven time and again that there is no link between immigration and increased crime rates. In fact, immigrants are 60% less likely to be incarcerated than their U.S.‐born peers. Don’t believe the comments. Get the facts. 🔗 globalrefuge.org/getthefacts

Welcome the stranger. 💙 For resources to support congregations in living out the Biblical call to welcome, visit globalrefuge.org/congregations 📸: This spring, Global Refuge visited Christ Lutheran Church in Reading, PA with the Greater Reading Immigration Project (GRIP).

Supporting newcomers & immigrants w/ deep roots in our communities means supporting their ability to obtain safe & dignified livelihoods. 100+ faith orgs call on President Biden to resolve the processing delays that prevent families & businesses from thriving. 🔗 globalrefuge.org/faith-work-aug…

The work of welcome takes many forms at Global Refuge Fargo – including summer fun! Members of our Youth Mentoring program & Services for Older Refugees program recently ventured to Itasca State Park for some quality time in the headwaters of the Mississippi. 🌞 #RefugeesWelcome

FACT: Polls consistently show that immigrants & refugees do not uniformly support one political party. FACT: There is no evidence of noncitizens voting in significant numbers in federal elections. Don’t believe the comments. Get the facts. globalrefuge.org/getthefacts 🔗

Essential work, essential workers, essential for America: Ahead of #LaborDay, remember to thank an immigrant worker. New from Gabe Ortíz: americasvoice.org/blog/essential…

The 2021 evacuation of #Afghanistan was just the beginning. Global Refuge is working to support recently arrived Afghans in the U.S. and continues advocating for those left behind. Join us by calling on your reps to support the #AfghanAdjustmentAct! ☎️ globalrefuge.org/AAA

If you're looking for a sign, here are a few: 💙 "Stop Deportation NOW!" 💙 "We sing for justice for all immigrants" 💙 "Jesus was a refugee" 📸: Global Refuge recently joined Interfaith Coalition on Immigration and Edina Community Lutheran Church for a vigil in St. Paul, MN.

No One Left Behind is joining 20 leading civil society organizations in calling on the Biden Administration to address the risks faced by our Iraqi, Syrian & other local national allies employed by or on behalf of the United States in the planning of any potential future withdrawal ..

#NowHiring: Join our team in the work of welcome! Browse all open positions and apply today: globalrefuge.org/careers 💼

Samaritas™, part of the Global Refuge network, is transforming lives in Southeast Michigan. Their diverse resettlement teams, reflecting the very communities they serve, work cohesively to help newcomers with essentials like food, housing, & legal assistance. #RefugeesWelcome

“Immigrants and refugees make the United States a better place. Not only is welcoming newcomers the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.” Get the facts about immigrants and refugees. Learn more with Global Refuge⬇️ buff.ly/4ecfNp7

NEW: State Dep't data on the US Refugee Admissions Program show that 9,520 people were resettled in Aug, bringing the FY24 total to 84,271 with one month to go. It's taken time since the steep cuts of the previous admin, but these resettlement #'s are the highest in 3 decades.

MYTH: Mass deportation will be great for American workers & the American economy. Join Global Refuge President & CEO, Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, as she shares the facts that debunk this topical myth. Don’t believe what you read in the comments. Get the facts. 🔗 globalrefuge.org/getthefacts

After fleeing the DRC, Matendo & his family spent 7 years in a refugee camp before coming to the U.S. With support from our partner Canopy NWA, they settled in NW Arkansas; today, Matendo & his family are proud U.S. citizens, homeowners, & active members of their community.