Welcome to the LIRS family!

At Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service (LIRS), we’re serious about welcome. It’s what we do.

We embrace each new member of the LIRS community knowing that you are eager to stay informed about the issues impacting new Americans today – and we’re happy to help with that!

You might be surprised to learn that LIRS does a LOT more than just refugee resettlement… from work with foster children, grassroots advocacy, and even outreach to immigrants in detention.

Over the course of nearly 80 years, LIRS has established a network of talented service partners, inclusive community groups, and compassionate individual supporters like you.

We’re so glad to have you on board!

Krish O'Mara Vignarajah

President & CEO