The latest on LIRS news, upcoming events, media mentions, and more. 


** Welcome to This Week at LIRS!
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Every week, we catch you up on what's new at LIRS—from upcoming events to media appearances, important immigration updates, and more.

On Monday, we officially kicked off our Hope for the Holidays campaign with an introductory webinar. Each year, with the support of hundreds of partners across the country, LIRS collects holiday cards and donations for gifts to share hope with children and families affected by immigration detention. Join us!

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ICYMI: Last month, LIRS CEO Krish O'Mara Vignarajah joined the Truman Project's TruCon 2020 conference as part of a fascinating panel entitled "Pandemic as Pretext: Immigration Faces Authoritarianism," which explored the intersection of national security and immigration policy.

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** A Prayer for Election Uncertainty
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Good and gracious God,

We gather here today, as a community of warriors for justice, in a state of uncertainty. We ask for guidance, peace, and calm on these troubled waters. Slow hurried minds, quiet anxious hearts, and be with us as we await the final results of the election.

We pray for election officials and the peaceful advocates for democracy. We give thanks to those who are spending sleepless nights to ensure a free and fair election. Grant safety for all those who may find themselves in harm's way.

We ask for healing in this divided nation, O God. Help us to mend our wounds, extend the helping hand, care for the most vulnerable, and begin on the path towards mutual understanding and reconciliation.
Guide us, lead us, and renew us as we continue to do your work with our hands.

Amen.

—Andrew G. Steele, LIRS VP of Development and Outreach


** Coming Up
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On Wednesday, November 18 at 6 p.m. ET, CEO Krish O'Mara Vignarajah heads back to the LIRS Culture Kitchen for cooking and conversation with Chef Rod of Baltimore's R&R Taqueria (which you may have seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!). Follow along to learn how to make a delicious dish, then stick around for thoughtful discussion on immigration in the United States.

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On Thursday, November 19 at 5:30pm ET, our Building Hope for Change series continues with a virtual event in the Northeast. Tune in to learn more about what you can do to make a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees.

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On Wednesday, December 9 at 4 p.m. ET, LIRS will convene experts and advocates for "Beyond Borders and Barriers," a panel discussion about the unique challenges migrant women and girls face internationally and in the United States, as well as ways in which we can further foster a safer, more equitable world.

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