Sept. 19, 2013 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Invites Applications for Immigration...
Press Contact: Jon Pattee (202) 591-5778, jpattee@lirs.org WASHINGTON, D.C. Sept.19, 2013 — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) has announced that it will award grants of up to $2,500 to...
View ArticleOct. 4, 2013 PRESS STATEMENT — LIRS Welcomes House Immigration Reform Bill,...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Jon Pattee (202) 591-5778, jpattee@lirs.org WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 4, 2013 — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) applauds the introduction of...
View ArticleOct. 16, 2013 NEWS RELEASE — Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Grant Boosts...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Jon Pattee (202) 591-5778, jpattee@lirs.org WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 16, 2013 — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) today announces receipt of the first...
View ArticleOct. 31, 2013 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Helps U.S. Reach Refugee Admissions Target...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Jon Pattee (202) 591-5778, jpattee@lirs.org WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 31, 2013 — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) resettled over 10,000 refugees...
View ArticleNov. 4, 2013 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Elects New Board Members as 75th Anniversary...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Jon Pattee (202) 591-5778, jpattee@lirs.org WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 4, 2013 — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), which will mark its 75th...
View ArticleNov. 13, 2013 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Receives Langeloth Foundation Grant to...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Jon Pattee (202) 591-5778, jpattee@lirs.org WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 13, 2013 — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is pleased to announce it has been...
View ArticleNov. 14, 2013 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Urges Congress to Seize Historic...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Jon Pattee (202) 591-5778, jpattee@lirs.org WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 14, 2013 — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) today urged Congress to take...
View ArticleNov. 21, 2013 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Convenes Lutheran Leaders in Conjunction...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Jon Pattee (202) 591-5778, jpattee@lirs.org WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 21, 2013 — The crucial role of churches in building social connections for immigrants was...
View ArticleNov. 27, 2013 NEWS RELEASE — Thanksgiving Celebration Renews American...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Jon Pattee jpattee@lirs.org, (202) 591-5778 WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 27, 2013 – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) this week marks Thanksgiving with...
View ArticleJan. 24, 2014 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Welcomes Increase in Funding for the Office...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Tara Mulder tmulder@lirs.org, 410-230-2756 WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 24, 2014 — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) applauds the increase in funding for the...
View ArticleMarch 17, 2014 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Welcomes President Obama’s Planned Action...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Tara Mulder tmulder@lirs.org, 410-230-2756 WASHINGTON, D.C. March 17, 2014 — President Obama met with immigration leaders Friday to discuss more humane enforcement...
View ArticleMarch 27, 2014 PRESS STATEMENT — LIRS Welcomes Action on Immigration Reform
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Tara Mulder tmulder@lirs.org, 410-230-2756 WASHINGTON, D.C. March 24, 2014 —Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) welcomes efforts in the House of...
View ArticleApril 4, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Leaders Sign Letter to Obama and Visit...
Lutheran Leaders Sign Letter to Obama and Visit White House, Capitol Hill for Immigration Reform Press Contact: Tara Mulder, tmulder@lirs.org, 410-230-2756410-230-2756 WASHINGTON, DC April. 4, 2014 –...
View ArticleMay 21, 2014 NEWS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service to Host...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, 410-230-2841 BALTIMORE – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) will celebrate its 75th anniversary by hosting the Walk of...
View ArticleMay 22, 2014 NEWS RELEASE — World Refugee Day Academy to be Held in...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, 410-230-2841 BALTIMORE – As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) will host World...
View ArticleMay 27, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, 410-230-2841 WASHINGTON, DC – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service today announced the launch of a national advocacy campaign, led by...
View ArticleJune 5, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded two project...
View ArticleJune 5, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has recently granted $100,000 to Lutheran Immigration and Refugee...
View ArticleJune 13, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — LIRS World Refugee Day Academy to Kick off...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 WASHINGTON, DC – The World Refugee Day Academy Advocacy Day, hosted by Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS),...
View ArticleJuly 18, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — As humanitarian crisis continues at the border;...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD — As the humanitarian crisis of unaccompanied migrant children and families fleeing Central America and...
View ArticleOctober 15, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — Immigration Advocates Will Host Texas Prayer...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD — In response to the growing practice of inhumane family detention, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
View ArticleNovember 20, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
RESOURCES: White House Resources: FACT SHEET: Immigration Accountability Executive Action HOJA INFORMATIVA: Acción ejecutiva de responsabilidad por la inmigración FACT SHEET: The Economic Benefits of...
View ArticleNovember 17, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), today announced the election of new board members who will...
View ArticleDecember 11, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is very excited to announce the launch of a new...
View ArticleDecember 16, 2014 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) launched its “Hope for the Holidays” campaign last month...
View ArticleMarch 11, 2015 PRESS RELEASE — LIRS Invites Applications for Immigration...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) will award grants of up to $1,500 each to empower churches...
View ArticleMarch 27, 2015 PRESS RELEASE — LIRS CEO and Faith Leaders Visit Immigrant...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) President and CEO Linda Hartke and Lutheran and Catholic...
View ArticleApril 16, 2015 PRESS RELEASE — LIRS policy recommendations included in White...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is pleased to be one of a number of immigration advocacy...
View ArticleMay 28, 2015 PRESS RELEASE — LIRS to Host Migrant and Refugee Leadership Academy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org, (410) 230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) will host the 2015 Migrant and Refugee Leadership Academy,...
View ArticleJuly 23, 2015 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
Press Contact: Miji Bell MBell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) announces the release of a comprehensive set of policy recommendations for the care...
View ArticleSeptember 10, 2015 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Urges President Obama to Show Bold...
Press Contact: Miji Bell MBell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 WASHINGTON, DC — In response to increased global attention on the desperation of Syrian refugees seeking safety in Europe, and amid political...
View ArticleSeptember 14, 2015 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS to Host Walk of Courage Award Gala;...
Press Contact: Miji Bell MBell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) will host the Walk of Courage Award Gala on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 5:30pm,...
View ArticleSeptember 21, 2015 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Reiterates Call for U.S. to Accept...
Press Contact: Miji Bell MBell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 WASHINGTON, DC — With 4 million Syrian refugees seeking protection, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) calls on the United States to...
View ArticleNovember 16, 2015 NEWS RELEASE — LIRS Response to ISIS Attacks and Syrian...
Press Contact: Miji Bell MBell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 We are broken with grief at the senseless loss of life in Paris, as well as the deaths in Beirut, Egypt and across the Middle East – all at the...
View ArticleJanuary 12, 2016 NEWS RELEASE — State of the Union Guest was resettled by the...
Press Contact: Miji Bell MBell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore based Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is pleased that a Syrian refugee resettled by one of its partner agencies...
View ArticleJune 13, 2016 PRESS RELEASE — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service to...
Press Contact: Miji Bell MBell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) will host the 2016 Migrant and Refugee Leadership Academy, a three-day event for migrants and...
View ArticleAugust 31, 2016 – LIRS Welcomes 10,000th Syrian Refugee
August 31, 2016 STATEMENT — Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service welcomes admission of 10,000th Syrian refugee, calls on Congress to uphold bipartisan U.S. humanitarian legacy in FY17 Continuing...
View ArticleLIRS to Host Walk of Courage Award Gala, Former U.S. Secretary of State...
For Immediate Release September 6, 2016 Press Contacts: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 Michelle Blundell mblundell@mrss.com; 202-478-6176 WASHINGTON, DC – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee...
View ArticleLIRS Receives Generous Gift from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
For Immediate Release November 21, 2016 Press Contact: Michelle Blundell mblundell@mrss.com; 202-478-6176 Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 WASHINGTON, DC – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee...
View ArticleLutheran Immigration and Refugee Service President and CEO Linda Hartke to be...
For Immediate Release January 12, 2017 Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 Michelle Blundell mblundell@mrss.com; 202-478-6176 BALTIMORE – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
View ArticleCRS, Senator Cardin, And Other NGOs Speak Out On Refugee Ban
The full version of this press release was originally posted by Catholic Relief Services. Baltimore, MD, February 6, 2017 – Speaking at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) World Headquarters in Baltimore,...
View ArticleLutheran Immigration and Refugee Service to Host 5th Annual Migrant and...
For Immediate Release March 15, 2017 Press Contact: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is pleased to announce the 2017 Migrant and Refugee Leadership...
View ArticleLutheran Immigration and Refugee Service CEO to be honored by Wartburg Seminary
For Immediate Release: May 9, 2017 MEDIA CONTACTS: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 Michelle Blundell mblundell@mrss.com; 202-478-6176 BALTIMORE, MD – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service...
View ArticleSTATEMENT – Cleary Gottlieb Files U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief on behalf...
For Immediate Release: September 13, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 Shannon Lynch slynch@cgsh.com; 212-225-3473 WASHINGTON, DC – Cleary Gottlieb today filed an amicus curiae...
View ArticleSTATEMENT – LIRS Response to Reports of Trump Administration Reducing Refugee...
For Immediate Release: September 13, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Miji Bell mbell@lirs.org; 410-230-2841 WASHINGTON, DC – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is deeply disappointed in reports that...
View ArticleSTATEMENT – LIRS Responds to Historic Low Refugee Admissions Ceiling
For Immediate Release: September 27, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Danielle Bernard dbernard@lirs.org; 410-230-2888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, it was reported that the Trump Administration intends to set the annual...
View ArticleSTATEMENT – LIRS Condemns Trump Administration’s Immigration Principles
For Immediate Release: October 9, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Danielle Bernard dbernard@lirs.org; 410-230-2888 WASHINGTON, DC – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) condemns the Trump...
View ArticleSTATEMENT – Trump Administration’s Restrictions on Refugee Resettlement Leave...
For Immediate Release: October 25, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Danielle Bernard dbernard@lirs.org; 410-230-2888 WASHINGTON, DC – As an organization that has dedicated itself to welcoming the stranger for over...
View ArticleSTATEMENT – Reports of Termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...
For Immediate Release: November 4, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Danielle Bernard dbernard@lirs.org; 410-230-2888 WASHINGTON, DC – Linda Hartke, president of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), one...
View ArticleSTATEMENT – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) Condemns...
For Immediate Release: November 9, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Danielle Bernard dbernard@lirs.org; 410-230-2888 Perry Sacks psacks@mrss.com; 908-917-7097 WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, the U.S. State Department...
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