Dear LIRS Supporter,

I know you recognize and celebrate the many positive contributions made by refugees and immigrants, from starting businesses to revitalizing schools to strengthening their communities.

But there is another story that's not always told, and that's the vital leadership role so many refugees, Dreamers and other immigrants are assuming. They're tackling a whole range of crucial justice, economic, and social issues — creating more hope for freedom.

And you'll be glad to know that your support for LIRS helps refugees build community connections and provides grassroots leadership training. This experience empowers them to advocate on issues of concern to their communities and to us all — including health, housing, education, and racial equity.

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In Minneapolis, for example, young Somalis have been leading peaceful protests. The more they continue to lift up their voices and express their values, the more we can work together to create a more welcoming and equitable community.

When we undermine our immigration system, we erode the values of our country. But when we welcome people, help them find opportunity, and encourage their leadership skills to grow, we live our values and make our communities and our nation so much stronger.

This Fourth of July you can help create more hope for freedom by giving generously to LIRS. You'll support young leaders who are finding their voices — and from what I have heard and seen, those voices will not be silenced!

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With much gratitude,

Krish Vignarajah
President & CEO
LIRS

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