Website Update Archive
When items on the "Site Updates " list on the home page aren't so new anymore, you can still find them here.
July 2009
From the President's Desk: Reflections: Where We Are Going Jul2
Advocacy Update: The Immigration Train Is Moving Jul2
June 2009
From the President's Desk: Reflections: Reflections: Where We Are Now Jun5
Advocacy Update: Mending the Immigration System Should Unite Families Jun5
May 2009
Statement: Lutheran Leaders Support Reforms to the Family-Based Immigration System May20
Statement: Postville, Iowa, One Year Later May12
From the President's Desk: Reflections on 18 Years May1
Advocacy Update: Immigration Reform Gains Momentum in 2009 May1
Report: The Real Cost of Welcome: A Financial Analysis of Local Refugee Reception May1
April 2009
News Release: Deffenbaugh to Resign as Head of LIRS Apr15
From the President's Desk: America’s Refugee Resettlement Program Is in Crisis Apr1
Advocacy Update: LIRS Seeks Improvements in the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program Apr1
March 2009
Statement: LIRS and Bishops of the ELCA Call for Fair and Humane Treatment of Immigration Detainees Mar4
From the President's Desk: America's Refugee Resettlement Program Is in Crisis Mar3
Advocacy Update: LIRS Seeks Improvements in the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program Mar3
January 2009
From the President's Desk: Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere Jan29
Advocacy Update: Keeping Hope Afloat in 2009 Jan29
Radio Interview: LIRS President Ralston Deffenbaugh on "A Refugee Named Jesus" (outside link) Jan9
December 2008
Press Release: LIRS Applauds Passage of Trafficking Bill That Protects Vulnerable Children Dec11
From the President's Desk: LIRS Makes a Vital Difference for Unaccompanied Children Dec5
Advocacy Update: Waiting, Preparing for the New Administration Dec3
November 2008
Congregational Resources: Visit our congregational resources page for five new bulletin inserts and other publications Nov14
Voices of Hope: Fall 2008 issue now online (PDF*) Nov3
From the President's Desk: Hospitality or Hostility? America’s Confused Attitude Toward Newcomers Nov3
Advocacy Update: LIRS Convenes with ELCA Bishops and Leaders in Washington, D.C. Nov3
October 2008
Statement: LIRS Calls for Fair and Humane Treatment of Immigration Detainees and Urges Support for the Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 7255) Oct10
From the President's Desk: Hospitality or Hostility? America’s Confused Attitude Toward Newcomers Oct1
Advocacy Update: LIRS Convenes with ELCA Bishops and Leaders in Washington, D.C. Oct1
September 2008
Sample Advocacy Letters: Write to your senators or representative about Family Visa Reform or Fair and Humane Immigration Enforcement (PDFs) Sep19
News Release: Lutheran Bishops Convene on Capitol Hill to Learn, Speak and Pray About Immigration Issues Sep16
From the President's Desk: Summer Reflections on Immigration in America Sep15
Advocacy Update: Looking Toward Change in 2009: A Lutheran Letter to the New President Sep15
News Release: LIRS Announces New Project with Congregations Sep03
August 2008
News Story: LIRS President Ralston Deffenbaugh quoted in Wall Street Journal article on refugee program (Outside link) Aug27
2009 Good Samaritan Grants: application form; sample successful application Aug1
July 2008
From the President's Desk: The State of LIRS Refugee Resettlement in 2008 Jul31
Advocacy Update: National Immigrant Bond Fund Makes Time for Due Process Jul31
Statement: LIRS and ELCA Bishop Ullestad to House subcommittee re Postville, Iowa, raids Jul31 (PDF)
Video: "I Came to America" now available for download in MP4 Jul30
Voices of Hope: Summer 2008 issue now online (PDF*) Jul22
Letter to presidential candidates: LIRS and other Lutheran leaders write to McCain and Obama on issues of concern (Also: Marketwatch story about joint letter) Jul14
From the President's Desk: The 2008 Presidential Election and Beyond Jul8
Advocacy Update: Inside the Walls of Immigration Detention Jul8
News Release: LIRS and and Wheat Ridge Ministries Award Grants to Lutheran Congregations for Refugee and Immigrant Ministries Jul7
Testimony Before Congress: Bishop Riley on Immigration Detainee Medical Care Jul1
June 2008
From the President's Desk: Immigration Enforcement—Do These Ends Really Justify the Means? Jun5
Advocacy Update: Disaster Hits Postville, Iowa Jun5
May 2008
Statement to Congress: LIRS and Bishop Ullestad on Impact of Raids on Children May20
Lutherans Respond to People Affected by Immigration Raid (outside link) May16
From the President's Desk: Remembering Julia Taft, a Great Humanitarian May1
Advocacy Update: LIRS Opposes the SAVE Act and Other Punitive Immigration Bills May1
April 2008
Statement: LIRS Responds to Inspector General’s report on DUCS Apr7
From the President's Desk: Lutherans Lead the Way in Addressing the Defining Issue of Our Time Apr1
Advocacy Update: Responding with Hope to the Politics of Fear Apr1
March 2008
LIRS President quoted in UNHCR article (outside link) Mar24
Voices of Hope: Spring 2008 issue now online (PDF*) Mar6
From the President's Desk: Lutherans Lead the Way in Addressing the Defining Issue of Our Time Mar6
Advocacy Update: Responding with Hope to the Politics of Fear Mar6
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: LIRS Statement to the House Subcommittee on Immigration on
Problems with ICE (PDF*) Mar5
February 2008
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: LIRS letter to Congress opposing the SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) (PDF*) Feb19
From the President's Desk: A Farewell to Ellen Sauerbrey Feb4
Advocacy Update: LIRS Advocates for Iraqi and Afghan Refugees and Changes to the Material Support Bars Feb4
December 2007
Op-Ed by LIRS President Deffenbaugh and ELCA Bishop Roy Riley: Immigration raids demean our values (Outside link) Dec18
From the President's Desk: The Rights We Take for Granted—But Not for Immigrants Dec18
Advocacy Update: LIRS and Lutheran Bishops Fight for Law on Human Trafficking Dec18
November 2007
LIRS Resettlement Partner in the News: Refugees Find Florida Community a Welcoming Place (Outside link) Nov21
News Release: ELCA Bishops Join LIRS in Supporting Trafficking Victims Protection Act (Outside link) Nov12
LIRS President Ralston Deffenbaugh quoted in Baltimore Sun: Iraqi Refugees Look to U.S. to Fulfill Pledge (Outside link, expires Nov18) Nov7
Memo: New Sanctuary Movement Nov5
From the President's Desk: Top UNHCR Issues: Iraq, Mixed Migration Flows, Protection of Asylum Nov1
Advocacy Update: LIRS and Lutheran Bishops Unite Against Inhumane Detention Nov1
October 2007
News Release: Grants Available to Lutheran Congregations for Service to Immigrants and Refugees: Good Samaritan Grant Application Deadline March 3, 2008 Oct31
Job Posting for LIRS Partner: Program Director for Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area — See complete listing of open positions Oct25
Job Postings: Staff Accountant and Junior Staff Accountant — See complete listing of open positions Oct22
Internship Posting: Two internships with LIRS's Legislative Affairs Office for Spring 2008 — See complete listing of open positions Oct18
Job Postings: Eight new positions within LIRS's children's services unit — See complete listing of open positions Oct15
Voices of Hope: Fall newsletter now online (5MB PDF) Oct2
From the President's Desk: Iraqi Refugees—Will America Respond Nobly or Fearfully? Oct2
Advocacy Update: LIRS Advocates to Protect Liberians from Forcible Return Oct2
September 2007
Job Posting for LIRS Partner: Pro Bono Coordinator for Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project — See complete listing of open positions Sep27
Asylum and Immigration Grants: 2008 letter of intent now available (MS Word file) Sep27
Good Samaritan Grants: 2008 grant application now available (MS Word file) Sep26
Statement on Material Support: Submitted by LIRS to the Senate Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law September 19, 2007 Sep20
Job Posting for LIRS Partners: Executive Director for Capital Area Immigration Rights Coalitionse — See complete listing of open positions Sep17
News Release: LIRS Welcomes President’s 18-Month Extension of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians Sep17
From the President's Desk: 'Be Not Afraid!' Sep7
Advocacy Update: Increased Enforcement Won't Fix Broken System Sep7
August 2007
News Release: LIRS Celebrates Release of Children, Improved Conditions Recommended in LIRS Report Aug31
Job Postings for LIRS Partners: Positions with Casa Cornelia Law Center, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project and Freedom House — See complete listing of open positions Aug30
New Film Airs September 4: Made in L.A. Aug29
2007 Good Samaritan Grantees: $75,000 awarded to 23 Lutheran Congregations Aug17
Financial Summary: 2006 financial summary now available (PDF) Aug16
News Release: LIRS and Wheat Ridge Ministries Award Grants to Lutheran Congregations For Refugee And Immigrant Ministries Aug14
Job Postings for LIRS Partner: Three positions with Lutheran Social Services in the National Capital Area — See complete listing of open positions Aug14
Outside Link: LIRS President Ralston Deffenbaugh, speaking at ELCA Assembly, called “moral compass” in immigration debate. Aug10
Outside Link: Metro Lutheran features LIRS’s statement on failure of immigration reform bill Aug10
Job Posting: Director for Development — See complete listing of open positions Aug2
July 2007
Job Postings: Director for Human Resources; Information Technology Coordinator — See complete listing of open positions Jul30
From the President's Desk: Collapse of Immigration Reform Means Increased Need for Pastoral Care for the Undocumented and Their Families Jul27
Advocacy Update: Comprehensive Reform: Building a More Humane Enforcement System Jul27
Job Posting: Field Coordinator (Phoenix, Ariz.) — See complete listing of open positions Jul26
Job Postings: Field Coordinator (Harlingen, Texas); Project Assistant (Phoenix, Ariz.) — See complete listing of open positions Jul10
Job Postings: Director for Church and Community Outreach; Legislative Interns — See complete listing of open positions Jul3
Statement: LIRS Responds to Senate’s Failure to Pass Comprehensive Reform Bill Jul2
Voices of Hope: Summer Issue Now Online (2 MB PDF) Jul2
From the President's Desk: Why Is Immigration So Controversial? Jul2
Advocacy Update: LIRS Continues Comprehensive Immigration Reform Advocacy Jul2
June 2007
Statement on ‘New’ Senate Immigration Bill from LIRS President Deffenbaugh Jun20
Job Posting: Affiliate Financial Manager — See complete listing of open positions Jun20
New film airs June 19: Rain in a Dry Land Jun15
From the President's Desk: LIRS Continues to Call for Truly Comprehensive, Humane and Pro-Family Immigration Reform Jun14
Job Posting: Temporary Support Services Clerk — See complete listing of open positions Jun11
News Release: Lutheran Leaders’ Message on Immigration Reform: ‘Now, Get It Right’ Jun8
World Refugee Day: Don't forget to honor and celebrate the refugees in our midst on June 20. Click here for resources. Jun7
New publications: Building Communities of Hope is an introduction to congregational and community involvement in welcoming newcomers; Building Communities of Hope: Getting Started provides practical direction on getting involved in community-building activities Jun7
Job Posting: Junior Staff Accountant—Family reunification — See complete listing of open positions Jun6
May 2007
Job Posting: Child Specialist—Family reunification — See complete listing of open positions May30
Job Posting: Administrative Assistant for Children's Services — See complete listing of open positions May24
Job Posting for LIRS partner: Director for Refugee Services, Minnesota Council of Churches — See complete listing of open positions May24
Report: No Small Matter: Ensuring Protection & Durable Solutions for Unaccompanied & Separated Refugee Children (PDF) May23
News Release: Lutheran Bishops and LIRS Express Grave Concern That Senate Immigration Deal Devalues Families May21
New Curriculum: A Faithful Response: A Study for Churches on Welcoming the Stranger May18
Job Posting for LIRS partner: Executive Director, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project — See complete listing of open positions May16
Job Posting: Field Coordinator, Baltimore — See complete listing of open positions May15
Job Posting: Staff Consultant for RefugeeWorks — See complete listing of open positions May9
From the President's Desk: Family Unity and Family Values…but Not for Immigrants? May01
Advocacy Update: Families Need Comprehensive Reform May01
April 2007
Job Posting: Assistant Director for Foster Care and Permanency — See complete listing of open positions Apr25
News Release: Lutheran Leaders Ask, "What Would Jesus Say About Immigration Reform?" Apr20
Job Posting for LIRS partner: Director for Development and Stewardship, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area — See complete listing of open positions Apr19
Job Posting: Policy Advocate — See complete listing of open positions Apr04
Job Postings: Director for Grants Finance; Finance Manager — See complete listing of open positions Apr02
March 2007
From the President's Desk: An Exciting Time, Rife with Opportunity Mar30
Advocacy Update: LIRS Applauds Reintroduction of Legislation to Protect Children (PDF) Mar30
New info on advocacy issues: material support backgrounder; local immigration laws backgrounder; comprehensive immigration reform—on the issue Mar26
Job Posting: Interim Director for Communications — See complete listing of open positions Mar16
Voices of Hope: Spring 2007 issue now online (5 MB PDF) Mar14
From the President's Desk: Time for Action for Burmese, Bhutanese and Iraqi Refugees Mar13
Advocacy Update: U.S. Immigration Detention System Gets Failing Grades (PDF) Mar13
February 2007
Report: Locking Up Family Values: The Detention of Immigrant Families (PDF) Feb22
Touching Lives: How LIRS Serves Asylum Seekers and Asylees Feb20
News Release: LIRS President Addresses
Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs Feb09
Job Posting: Vice President for Mission Advancement — See complete listing of open positions Feb06
Job Posting: Director for Legislative Affairs — See complete listing of open positions Feb05
January 2007
News Release: LIRS Lauds Bush’s Efforts on Immigration, Urges Protection for Iraqi Refugees Jan26
New Website: LIRS's RefugeeWorks program launches new website (outside link) Jan26
Job Postings: Director for Capacity and Effectiveness, Director for Children's Services, Director for Community Integration — See complete listing of open positions Jan25
Special Report: Dominican Republic, Haiti and the United States: A Shared Responsibility to Protect Refugees (MS Word) Jan18
December 2006
News Release: Grants Available to Lutheran Congregations for Service to Immigrants and Refugees Dec19
Job Postings for LIRS Partner: Three Positions with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area—See complete listing of open positions Dec12
November 2006
From the President's Desk—December: ‘Something There Is That Doesn’t Love a Wall’ Nov28
Advocacy Update—December: Looking Ahead to the 110th Congress Nov28
Frequently Asked Questions: Refugees Overseas Nov20
2005 Annual Report: Read financial summary (3.5MB PDF); Request full report Nov14
Action Alert: Ask Congress to support refugee protection Nov14
Material Support: updated backgrounder Nov14
Job Posting: Assistant Director for Community Integration —See complete listing of open positions Nov13
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Updated Backgrounder Nov07
Voices of Hope: Fall 2006 issue now online (5.2 MB PDF) Nov03
From the President's Desk: Refugee Protection at the Heart Nov02
Advocacy Update: Barnacle Bills and the Migration-Asylum Update Nov02
RefugeeWorks: Fall newsletter now online (4.5 MB PDF) Nov02
Job Postings: Field Coordinators in Arizona, California, Indiana and Texas; Project Assistant in Arizona; Senior Child Specialist; Program Reporting Assistant —See complete listing of open positions Nov02
October 2006
Touching Lives: How LIRS Serves Detained Immigrants Oct26
Job Posting for LIRS Partner: Legal Orientation Program Attorney, Laredo, Texas —See complete listing of open positions Oct20
2007 Grant Applications Available: Good Samaritan Grants; Asylum and Immigration Grants Oct17
From the President's Desk: Bringing New Hope and New Life in a Time of Fear Oct13
Advocacy Update: Voicing Our Values Oct13
Job Postings for LIRS Partner: Lead Attorney and Project Attorney for the Legal Orientation Program of Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center—See complete listing of open positions Oct13
September 2006
Audio Clip: September 12 Press Conference on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Sep13
Job Postings: Lead Field Coordinator, Field Coordinator, Child Specialist—See complete listing of open positions Sep13
LIRS Materials Request Form Sep08
News Release: LIRS Applauds the State Department on Decision to Allow Refugee Victims from Thailand Sep06
Job Postings: Part-Time Human Resources Clerk—See complete listing of open positions Sep06
Job Postings for LIRS Partner: Three positions with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area—See complete listing of open positions Sep06
From the President's Desk: Pitts Bill Gives Hope for Refugees Sept01
Advocacy Update: Burmese Refugees and Material Support Sept01
August 2006
Action Alert: Rally for action on immigration reform—September 7 in Washington, D.C.; other events in other cities Aug30
Voices of Hope: The first issue of LIRS's new newsletter is now available! PDF, 7.5MB (If you have trouble downloading such a large file, please subscribe to the print version) Aug22
From the President's Desk: LIRS: Bringing New Hope and New Life Aug22
Advocacy Update: Hope's Voice and Fulfillment Aug22
Job Postings for LIRS Partner: Five positions in the Silver Spring, Md., office of Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area—See complete listing of open positions Aug21
Action Alert on Material Support: Urge your representative to co-sponsor H.R. 5918 Aug07
Job Posting for LIRS Partner: Program Coordinator, Falls Church, Va.—See complete listing of open positions Aug04
July 2006
New and updated materials from the Trafficked Children Initiative: • Overview • Background Info • Routes to Benefits for Trafficked Children • Guidance on Requesting a letter of Eligibility for Benefits (PDF*) Jul26
New Publication: Financial Literacy for Newcomers: Weaving Immigrant Needs into Financial Education (PDF*) Jul24
Job Posting: Associate Coordinator, RCUSA—See complete listing of open positions Jul19
Job Posting: Director for Church and Community Outreach—See complete listing of open positions Jul07
Outside Link: LIRS Director for Accounting Raquel De León featured in a July 4 Baltimore Sun article on Americans' feelings about the flag Jul05
Job Posting: Temporary Assistant Director for Refugee Resettlement—See complete listing of open positions Jul05
June 2006
From the President's Desk: World Refugee Numbers Increase; No Decline in ‘Warehousing’ Jun30
Advocacy Update: LIRS Continues Vigorous Advocacy on Material Support and Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jun30
Action Alert: Speak up for the voiceless on Thursday, June 29 Jun27
Job Posting: Assistant Director for Refugee Resettlement—See complete listing of open positions Jun19
Action Alert: Urge Congress to help unintended refugee victims of the REAL ID Act Jun19
New Pages about LIRS Partners: Lutheran World Federation | U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Jun15
Job Posting: Assistant Director for Community Integration—See complete listing of open positions Jun13
New Page: DUCS Field Coordinator Program Jun07
Prayer Network: Join LIRS in praying for refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable immigrants who yearn for freedom, safety and hope. Jun06
News Release: Statement on Senate Immigraton Legislation Jun02
Outside Link: LCMS Statement on Immigraton Concerns Jun02
World Refugee Day 2006: Event planning materials now available Jun01
May 2006
Job Posting With LIRS Partner: Program Coordinator, Jacksonville, Fla.—See complete listing of open positions May30
From the President's Desk: Will America Betray Her Roots? May25
Action Alert: Urge your senators to co-sponsor the Leahy Amendment, S.A. 3974 May18
News Release: LIRS Applauds President Bush’s Leadership on Comprehensive Immigration Reform May16
Job Posting: Director for Access to Justice—See complete listing of open positions May15
Job Posting: Temporary Director for Community Integration—See complete listing of open positions May12
Job Posting: Senior Consultant for Organizational Development—See complete listing of open positions May10
Job Posting: Affiliate Financial Manager—See complete listing of open positions May09
Job Postings With LIRS Partners: Data Entry Specialist; Fiscal Coordinator (Jacksonville, Fla.)—See complete listing of open positions May09
April 2006
Job Posting: Temporary Part-Time Consultant for Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services (BRYCS)—See complete listing of open positions Apr28
Action Alerts:
1) Urge your senators to co-sponsor or support S.A. 3664
2) Participate in the National Day of Action for Immigrant Rights Apr28
From the President's Desk: 'I Am Not a Criminal!' Immigration Becomes the Civil Rights Issue of Our Decade Apr28
We will not have an 'Advocacy Update' article for May, but please take action on important issues:
comprehensive immigration reform and material support provisions Apr28
Job Posting: Travel Coordinator—See complete listing of open positions Apr27
World Refugee Day 2006 Apr24
Action Alert: Contact your senators during Easter recess about just immigration reform Apr12
Job Posting with LIRS partner: Senior Protection Officer, Washington, D.C.—See complete listing of open positions Apr05
April Articles: From the President's Desk—When Is a ‘Terrorist’ Not a Terrorist?, Advocacy Update—LIRS Calls on Friends and Supporters to Advocate on Two Fronts Apr04
Job Posting: Case Processing Assistant—See complete listing of open positions Apr04
March 2006
Call Your Senators About Comprehensive Immgiration Reform: LIRS Action Alert, Joint LIRS/ELCA Action Alert Mar30
Job Posting: Project Manager for Software Development and Implementation—See complete listing of open positions Mar28
Statement: Evangelical Lutherans Call for Fair and Just Immigration Reform (PDF*) Mar28
Job Postings with LIRS partner: Community Resource Developer/ Case Associate (Falls Church, Va.), Baltimore/ Wilmington Area Coordinator—See complete listing of open positions Mar23
Audio Clips: Deffenbaugh on Comprehensive Immigraton Reform—Part 1, Part 2 (MP3s) Mar21
Brochure: Welcoming the Immigrant: Information and Resources for Lutheran Congregations (PDF*) Mar21
FYI: February/March issue now online (PDF*) Mar13
From the President's Desk Mar13
Advocacy Update Mar13
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Action Alert, Backgrounder (MS Word) Mar10
Material Support: Action Alert, Backgrounder (MS Word) Mar10
Gravely Serious Challenges Ahead: Immigration Reform and Material Support (A Statement by Ralston Deffenbaugh, LIRS President) Mar 10
Job Posting with LIRS partner: Employment Advocate (Baltimore)—See complete listing of open positions Mar06
Advocacy Backgrounder: Comprehensive Immigration Reform (Updated) Mar01
February 2006
Ambassador News: Winter 20006 Issue (PDF*) Feb15
Job Posting: Placement Coordinator—See complete listing of open positions Feb15
Job Posting: Administrative Finance Manager—See complete listing of open positions Feb14
Job Posting: Coordinator, Refugee Council USA—See complete listing of open positions Feb13
LIRS Organizational Chart Feb10
Job Posting: Administrative Assistant for Mission Advancement—See complete listing of open positions Feb09
From the President's Desk: Farewell to Gene Dewey; Welcome to Ellen Sauerbrey Feb06
Advocacy Update: LIRS Sets Challenging Priorities for 2006 Feb06
News Release: LIRS Welcomes President Bush’s Support for Refugees, Trafficking Victims and Immigration Reform Feb06
Job Posting with LIRS partner: Refugee and Immigration Services Director (Jacksonville, Fla.)—See complete listing of open positions Jan31
January 2006
Job Posting with LIRS partner: Refugee and Immigration Services Director (Jacksonville, Fla.)—See complete listing of open positions Jan31
RefugeeWorks Employment Training Institutes: • Read more • Download 2006 Flyer (PDF*) Jan26
Job Posting: Assistant Director for Community Integration—See complete listing of open positions Jan19
News Release: LIRS Applauds Reauthorization of Trafficking Victims Protection Act Jan13
Job Posting: Assistant Child Specialist—See complete listing of open positions Jan13
Job Posting with LIRS partner: Social Worker (San Diego)—See complete listing of open positions Jan13
Publication: LIRS Refugee Co-Sponsorship Manual: Bringing New Hope and New Life One Family at a Time (2MB PDF*) Jan09
December 2005
Kids Can't Wait: Senate unanimously passes children's bill Dec28
Job Postings: Field Coordinator and Lead Field Coordinator, both in Harlingen, Texas—See complete listing of open positions Dec22
Job Posting: Clerical Assistant for Human Resources—See complete listing of open positions Dec15
Action Alert: Ask your representatives to vote against H.R.4437 Dec12
Action Alert: Subscribe to receive LIRS Action Alerts via e-mail Dec07
FYI: LIRS's December/January Newsletter now online (516KB PDF*) Dec06
From the President's Desk: Is There Room in the Inn? Dec06
Advocacy Update: Successful Steps: Recapping LIRS’s 2005 Advocacy Efforts Dec06
Job Postings With LIRS Partner: Three positions with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area—See complete listing of open positions Dec06
Seek and Ye Shall Find! Site search form now available on sidebar throughout site. Dec01
November 2005
Haitian Interdiction: Background and LIRS Response Nov29
Job Posting: Staff Consultant for RefugeeWorks—See complete listing of open positions Nov18
Job Posting With LIRS Partner: Managing Atorney (El Paso, Texas)—See complete listing of open positions Nov18
Job Posting: Resettlement Assistant—See complete listing of open positions Nov10
Job Posting With LIRS Partner: Case Management Supervisor (Denver)—See complete listing of open positions Nov07
October 2005
Detention Watch Network 2005 Conference: Additional information now available (203KB PDF*) Oct31
Grant applications now available: • Good Samaritan Fund Grants • Asylum and Immigration Grants Oct24
FYI: October/November issue now online (PDF*) Oct19
From the President's Desk: Striving to Serve America's Displaced Oct19
Advocacy Update: LIRS’s Refugee Mission: A New Fiscal Year and Renewed Commitment Oct19
Job Postings: Senior Consultant and National Coordinator for RefugeeWorks; Part-Time Consultant for BRYCS; International Human Resources Coordinator; Junior Staff Accountant—See complete listing of open positions Oct17
LIRS Sponsorship Worksheet (Interactive MS Word form) Oct11
News Release: LIRS Strives to Serve Hurricane Victims Oct06
September 2005
Job Posting: Senior Loan Services Counselor—See complete listing of open positions Sep27
Detention Watch Network: 2005 Conference Registration Packet (203KB PDF*) Sep16
News Release: LIRS Offers Guidebook for Sponsoring Those Displaced by Hurricane Katrina Sep16
RefugeeWorks Employment Quarterly: 2005 Summer Issue (1 MB PDF*) Sep14
FAQs About Disaster Assistance for Undocumented Immigrants: • English • Spanish Sep13
Job Posting: Lead Field Coordinator—See complete listing of open positions Sep13
Job Postings for LIRS Partners: • Program Coordinator • Director of Multicultural Services—See complete listing of open positions Sep09
LIRS Guide for Sponsoring Displaced Americans: Hurricane Katrina Relocation (589KB PDF—for best results right-click and save to your hard drive) Sep09
LIRS Responds to Hurricane Katrina Crisis Sep04
August 2005
Job Posting: Affiliate Financial Manager See complete listing of open positions Aug24
From the President's Desk: Dare to Be Welcoming: A Greeting to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly Aug23
Advocacy Update: Dare to Be Welcoming: A Greeting to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly (PDF*) Aug23
FAQs: The Division of Unaccompanied Children's Services (DUCS) Aug18
Join LIRS As We Serve and Advocate for the Most Vulnerable Newcomers: Outlines LIRS's current advocacy concerns (PDF*) Aug16
LIRS Programs and Services: Overview of LIRS's departmental structure (MS Word) Aug16
Kids Can't Wait: Backgrounder on efforts to protect unaccompanied children (MS Word) Aug16
2004 Annual Report: • Page A (1 MB PDF) • Page B (479 KB PDF) • Financial Summary Aug16
Photos: World Refugee Day 2005 Aug12
Jesus Was a Refugee: Series of five posters available for download in two sizes Aug08
Job Posting: Senior Consultant for Organizational Development — See complete listing of open positions Aug03
Job postings with LIRS partner: Community Resource Developer, ResettlementCoordinator, VNIS User/Employment Assistant—See complete listing of open positions Aug03
July 2005
FYI: August/September newsletter now online Jul29
From the President's Desk: The Town That Loves Refugees Jul29
Advocacy Update: Congress Members Go Home in August: Welcome Them With Support for Refugees and Immigrants Jul29
LIRS in Action: Targeted Response Team: Searching for Solutions in Kenya and Tanzania Jul29
Job Posting with LIRS Partner: Director for Immigration and Refugee Services — See complete listing of open positions Jul21
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Background information and sample letters now available Jul18
Former 'Lost Boy' Addresses Senate Caucus Jul15
Stand for Liberty Wristbands: Show your support for fair policies for all migrants Jul07
News Release: The Rwanda Project: Award-Winning Photo Exhibit at The Lutheran Center in Baltimore (MS Word format) Jul01
June 2005
From the President's Desk: New High Commissioner for Refugees: Matching Security Concerns With a Generous Attitude Jun30
Advocacy Update: Legal Orientation Program: A Win-Win-Win Approach Jun30
News Release: LIRS and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Award Grants to Asylum and Immigration Partners Jun29
Job Posting: Senior Assistant Director for Refugee Resettlement • Job Posting with LIRS Partner: Social Worker — See complete listing of open positions Jun28
Article: Festival brings together people who fled homes for a better life (Outside link—may expire) Jun27
News Release: World Refugee Day Events in the LIRS Network Jun15
News Release: LIRS and Wheat Ridge Award Grants to Lutheran Congregations Jun10
Ambassador News: Spring 2005 issue now online Jun10
Job Postings: • Director for Legislative Affairs • Coordinator for the Trafficked Children Initiative — See complete listing of open positions Jun08
FYI: June/July 2005 issue now online Jun07
From the President's Desk: Bringing New Hope and New Life for 30 Years: Vietnamese Refugees in the United States Jun07
Advocacy Update: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Upholding the Human Rights of Migrants and Refugees Jun07
May 2005
Update: Pastor Runs to raise support for LIRS May26
Detained Torture Survivors: • New FAQ • Updated overview of the Detained Torture Survivor Support Network May 26
News Release: LIRS Welcomes Introduction of Bipartisan Immigration Reform May25
Detention Watch Network: New overview and application available May23
Job Posting with LIRS Partner: VP for Administrative Services — See complete listing of open positions May23
News Release: LIRS Expresses Dissapointment That Congress and President Included REAL ID Act on Emergency Supplmental May13
World Refugee Day: Event materials now available for downloading May13
RefugeeWorks: Spring newsletter now online (PDF*) May13
Update: REAL ID Act signed into law May12
Giving Opportunity: Pastor Runs to raise support for LIRS May06
New Publication: A Shady Tree: Hope for Vulnerable Refugees in Malaysia and Thailand (PDF*) May04
April 2005
The REAL ID Act: Updated Action Alert Apr28
From the President's Desk: Who Are the Good Guys Now? Apr26
Advocacy Update: National Day of Action in Support of Federal Funding for Refugees Set for June 1 Apr26
Job Postings: • Assistant Director for Children's Services • Policy Advocate • Administrative Assistant for Policy and Advocacy • Clerical Assistant for Human Resources — See complete listing of open positions Apr20
LIRS Logo Files: Now available online in various versions and formats. Apr13
Job Posting with LIRS Partner: Baltimore/Wilmington Coordinator — See complete listing of open positions Apr13
The REAL ID Act: Updated Action Alert Apr08
FYI: April/May Issue Now Online Apr07
From the President's Desk: ‘We Hope for a Shady Tree, Not Just a Cup of Water’: Burmese Refugees in Thailand and Malaysia Apr07
Advocacy Update: Key Child Protection Legislation Still Pending in Congress Apr07
March 2005
The REAL ID Act: Joint letter to U.S. senators from LIRS President Ralston Deffenbaugh and ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson (MS Word file) Mar31
The REAL ID Act: New sample letter available. Read more about action needed. Mar23
Job Postings With LIRS Partners: Somali Job Counselor, Somali Case Manager, New American Services Program Director See complete listing of open positions Mar21
News: LIRS President Ralston Deffenbaugh named 40th Gamaliel Chair in Peace and Justice (outside link) Mar16
Job Posting: Program Coordinator, Lutheran Services Iowa —See complete listing of open positions Mar15
Kid's Can't Wait: The Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2005 Mar07
Correction: There were a couple editorial errors in bulleted list at the end of this month's Advocacy Update. These have now been corrected. Mar03
February 2005
Action Alert: Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Feb28
Note: Because of LIRS President Ralston Deffenbaugh's recent travel schedule, there will be no "From the President's Desk" column this month. Please check back next month for his report of his travels to Thailand and Malaysia! Feb28
Advocacy Update: A Refugee by Any Other Name Still Deserves Protection Feb28
Job Posting: Director for Communications —See complete listing of open positions Feb16
House Bipartisan Refugee Caucus: • Updated list of members • Updated letter asking nonmembers to join Feb16
Fact Sheet: Refugee, Asylum Seeker, Immigrant: What Do These Terms Really Mean? (PDF*) Feb08
News Releases: • Statement on State of the Union Address • LIRS Opposes H.R.418 Feb04
Action Alert : Urge House Members to Oppose H.R.418, the REAL ID Act Feb02
FYI: February/March issue now online (PDF*) Feb01
From the President's Desk: Making a Better World for Refugees and Migrants: LIRS’s 10-Year Advocacy Goals Feb01
Advocacy Update: LIRS Sets Challenging Priorities for 2005 and 2006 Feb01
January 2005
Advoacy Updates: • Asylum Denied for Malik Jarno • Contact Congress About Funding for Refugees • Children's Bill on Hold Jan14
Good Samaritan Fund: 2005 Application Packet Now Available (MS Word format) Jan14
Updates: • How LIRS Serves Children • The Trafficked Children Initiative • Background Information on Child Trafficking Jan06
Slideshow: Artwork by Refugee and Immgrant Children (Outside Link) Jan05
Job Postings: Director for Finance, Staff Accountant—See complete listing of open positions Jan04
December 2004
Service Resources for December 6 Dec08
News Releases: • Diakon Announces Closing of Baltimore Resettlement Office • LIRS Appoints VP for Policy and Advocacy • Good Samaritan Grant Applications Available January 15 Dec08 November 2004
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians: Update Nov30
FYI: December/Jaruary issue now online (PDF*) Nov22
From the President's Desk: Rejoice Always! Give Thanks in All Circumstances! Nov22
Washington Update: Seeking New Hope and New Life in the 109th Congress Nov22
2005 Asylum and Immigration Grant Materials: Application | Letter of Intent Nov19
Job Posting: Field Coordinator—Northeast (Half-Time)—See complete listing of open positions Nov18
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians: Update Nov15
Employment Training Institutes: 2004-05 Schedule and Application Nov15
From the President's Desk: The State of the World’s Refugees— Emerging Themes in the Current Era Nov1
Washington Update: Rare Lame Duck Session Holds Fate of Many LIRS Priorities: Your Advocacy Could Help Sway Important Decisions Nov1
Fall Newsletters: RefugeWorks, Ambassador News (PDFs*) Nov1
October 2004
Children's Bill Update: S.1129 Passes Senate! Oct15
Job Posting: Grants Coordinator—See complete listing of open positions Oct14
Urgent Action for Rodi Alvarado: Update Oct12
Advocate for Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Oct11
Action Alert: Urge Representatives to Oppose Anti-Immigrant Provisions in H.R.10 Oct07
September 2004
FYI: October/November Issue Now Online Sep30
From The President's Desk: Election 2004: Immigration Is Not a Dividing Issue Sep30
Washington Update: Mixed Reaction to Refugee Admissions Proposal Sep30
Guidance: Identifying Child Victims of Trafficking (Click here if you have trouble opening PDFs.) Sep30
News Release: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Advocates for Fair and Just Treatment of Unaccompanied Foreign Children Sep27
Job Postings: Senior Consultant and Program Coordinator for BRYCS, Case Processing Assistant—See complete listing of open positions Sep27
September 11, Three Years Later: A Message From Bishop Stephen Bouman Sep10
FYI Reader Survey: Help us make FYI a better newsletter! Sep07
From The President's Desk: Canaries in the Mineshaft Sep01
Washington Update: With Fiscal Year 2005 Fast Approaching, Spending Bills Not Completed Sep01
August 2004
Job Posting: Director for Human Resources—See complete listing of open positions Aug24
News Release: LIRS Urges Ashcroft to Grant Asylum to Rodi Alvarado Aug18
Urgent Action: Protect Refugee Women Aug13
Job Posting: Processing Coordinator—See complete listing of open positions Aug10
Broad Reach, Local Service: Updated Listing and Map of Key LIRS Partners Aug06
Report: Burmese Refugees in India and Thailand Aug05
Job Posting: Resettlement Assistant—See complete listing of open positions Aug04
News Release: LIRS and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Award Grants to Asylum and Immigration Partners Aug03
FYI: August/September issue now online Aug02
From the President's Desk: We Are They and They Are Us (MS Word doc) Aug02
Washington Update: Urge Congress to Restore SSI Benefits Aug02
Mission, Vision and Values: LIRS's updated statements Aug02 July 2004
Job Postings:
• Staff Attorney Jul23
• Acting Immigration Legal Services Associate Jul20
• Vice President for External Relationships Jul15
• Business Manager Jul09
• Vice President for Policy and Advocacy Jul06
See complete listing of open positions
Immigration Management Project: Service Providers Directory — CLINIC, IRSA, LIRS — 2004 (MS Word doc) Jul23
From the President's Desk: The Situation for Refugees Continues to Be Mixed Jul02
Washington Update: Refugee Program Funding Crisis Jul02
Job Posting: Child Specialist— See complete listing of open positions Jul01
June 2004
Job Posting: Assistant Director for Organizational Development— See complete listing of open positions Jun29
News Release: LIRS Announces Independence of ISS-USA Jun28
Refugee Program Funding Crisis: Call for Grassroots Action Jun23
RefugeeWorks newsletter: June 2004 issue now online Jun21
Job Postings: Assistant Director for Domestic Refugee Programs; Field Coordinator, Los Angeles— See complete listing of open positions Jun10
News Release: LIRS Announces World Refugee Day Celebrations Across America, June 20 Jun09
Pocket Knowledge: Booklet with practical info for those recently released from detention now online in four languages. Jun05
News Release: LIRS Commends President Bush for Commitment to Refugees, Urges Increased Funding in FY2005 Jun03
Job Posting: Administrative Assistant — See complete listing of open positions Jun01
May 2004
From the President's Desk: LIRS Will Serve the Most Vulnerable May26
Washington Update: 'Give Justice to the Weak and the Orphan' May26
FYI: June/July 2004 issue [PDF file requires Adobe Reader] May26
Job Postings: Assistant Director for Capacity Development and Assistant Bookkeeper for ISS-USA — See complete listing of open positions May14
Update on Malik Jarno May12
World Refugee Day: Video Resources now available May11
News Release: LIRS Welcomes Introduction of New Legislation for Comprehensive Immigration Reform May10
April 2004
World Refugee Day: Event materials posted Apr23
From the President's Desk: LIRS Rolls Out New Organizational Structure and Guiding Statements Apr23
Washington Update: Urge Bush Administration to Protect Haitians Apr23
National Immigration Forum News Release: Diverse Alliance Supports Comprehensive Immigration Reform Apr23
News Release: LIRS Statement: Malik Jarno Deserves America's Sanctuary Apr22
Job Posting: Executive Director, International Social Services—USA Branch — See complete listing of open positions Apr13
Page Update: Agency Structure Apr13
[Lost part of April]
New Video: The Way to Work [MS Word Doc] Apr07
March 2004
FYI: April/May 2004 issue [PDF file requires Adobe Reader] Mar29
From the President's Desk: Bright Spots for Refugees…And Then There’s Haiti Mar29
Washington Update: New Law Will Strengthen U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program Mar29
Lutheran Resolutions Mar09
The New Americans: New miniseries from PBS airs this month Mar05
From the President's Desk: Reforms for a New Era of Refugee Resettlement Mar01
Washington Update: Bush Administration Budget Proposal Underfunds Key Refugee Programs Mar01
February 2004
News Release: On U.S. Policy Regarding Haitian Refugees—Statement of LIRS President Ralston Deffenbaugh Feb27
News Release: LIRS Remembers Dynamic Leader and Respected Colleague Feb19
News Release: Pennies From Heaven—LIRS Receives Largest Gift Ever From Women of the ELCA Feb19
Job postings: Acting Immigration Legal Services Associate, Staff Attorney—See complete listing of open positions Feb18
Organizational structure: Board list and organizational chart (PDF) updated Feb17
Job posting: Coordinator for Traficked Children Placement and Technical Assistance —See complete listing of open positions Feb13
Job postings: Communications Assistant, Loan Services Counselor—See complete listing of open positions Feb12
January 2004
News Release: The Rev. August “Gus” Bernthal, D.D., Former LIRS Board Chair, Dies January 27 In Winter Haven, Fla. Jan29
RefugeeWorks December 2003 newsletter (PDF—642KB) Jan22
From the President's Desk: Immigration Is One of the Defining Strengths of Our Country Jan22
Washington Update: Expect a Fast-Paced, Shorter Congressional Session in 2004 Jan22
February/March FYI Jan21
"Chasing Freedom" Campaign: • Faith-Based Discussion Guide (MS Word file) • Call for Lutherans to be involved in the campaign Jan14
Job posting: Foster Care Specialist—See complete listing of open positions Jan14
"Chasing Freedom" Campaign: • Action Guide (PDF—359KB) • Urgent Actions (PDF—114kb) • Event Checklist (MS Word) • Event Evaluation (MS Word) Jan12
News Release: LIRS Offers New Storybook-America: A Freedom Country Jan12
News Release: LIRS Welcomes President Bush's Generous Spirit Toward Immigrants and Calls for Policies to Match Jan09
Job posting: Accounting Assistant—See complete listing of open positions Jan08
"Chasing Freedom" Campaign: • Flyer advertising free Baltimore preview screening (MS Word file—624KB) Jan07
• Devotional materials Jan07
• List of public prescreenings (MS Word file) Jan05
December 2003
News Release: LIRS Partners With Court TV® and Active Voice to Raise Awareness on Political Asylum Issues Dec22
Letter =to DHS urging release of minor detainee Malik Jarno (PDF) Dec22
Action Alert: Urge your senators and representativeto co-sponsor The Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2003 (PDF) Dec19
Job postings: • Senior Loan Services Counselor • Technical Assistance Organizer—See complete listing of open positions Dec19
News Release: LIRS Expands Services for Children Dec12
News Release: Grants Available to Lutheran Congregations for Support Services to Refugees and Immigrants Dec08
Urgent Action Needed: Write to local papers that publish David Caruso's article on the children's bill Dec03
FYI: December 2003/January 2004 issue (PDF) Dec02
Job posting: Program Director/LIRS Regional Consultant for Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota—See complete listing of open positions Dec01
News Release: U.S. Senate Passes Torture Victims Relief Act—Crucial Funding Bill Passed in Senate and House Dec01
November 2003
Affiliate contact list updated Nov25
New publication from the Detained Torture Survivor Legal Support Network: Pocket Knowledge Nov25
Job posting: Assistant Director for Domestic Refugee Programs—See complete listing of open positions Nov20
Good Samaritan Fund Grant (MS Word): • Application • Examples Nov19
Asylum and Immigration Grant (MS Word): • Application • Instructions Nov19
Kids Can't Wait for Justice: • List of House sponsors and co-sponsors • Write an op-ed about the children's bill Nov05
Save the U.S. Refugee Program: Updated list of House Bipartisan Refugee Caucus members Nov05
October 2003
November articles: • From the President's Desk • Washington Update Oct31
News Release: Presidential Determination for Fiscal Year 2004 Refugee Admissions Is Good News to LIRS Oct22
News Release: Rep. Zoe Lofgren introduces House version of Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act Oct21
News Release: Exhibit Opens October 24 at the Lutheran Center in the Inner Harbor—‘Lost and Found: Remnants of the Desert Passage’ Oct20
Job posting: Grants Manager—See complete listing of open positions Oct10
Job posting: Program Manager, Refugee and Immigrant Services, for LIRS affiliate Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area—See complete listing of open positions Oct08
Job posting: Accounting Assistant—See complete listing of open positions Oct06
[May have lost a few from the beginning of the month.]
September 2003
Kids Can't Wait for Justice: Updated list of senators co-sponsoring S1129 September 30
Job postings: Research and Training Coordinator, Assistant Director for Policy and Program Development, and Coordinator for Training and Technical Assistance—See complete listing of open positions September 24
News: LIRS Welcomes Iranian Peace Runner Reza Baluchi to Baltimore September 10
Job posting: Grants Coordinator—See complete listing of open positions September 9
Call for Action: Urge Senators to Set Aside Sufficient Funds for the Care of Unaccompanied Children September 8
News Release: Nepal: Bhutanese Refugee Screening Seriously Flawed September 4
Job postings: Resettlement Assistant, National Placement Coordinator (for unaccompanied children), Field Assessment and Placement Staff (for unaccompanied children—four openings) and Assistant Director for Capacity Building —See complete listing of open positions September 2
August 2003
Job posting: Accounting Clerk—See complete listing of open positions August 29
From the President's Desk: Lutheran World Federation Assembly Wounded by Canadian Visa Denials August 27
Washington Update: It's Time to Fight August 27
Urgent Call for Action: Ask President Bush to set a generous refugee admissions ceiling for fiscal year 2004 August 26
Travel Loan Services: LIRS unit description and contact info August 26
World Refugee Day: More photos from June's LIRS network events August 25
ELCA Youth Gathering in Atlanta: photos and comments from event participants August 22
LIRS and ISS—USA Mourn Loss of Arthur Helton August 22
July 2003
Refugee Labor Day 2003: Materials for network activities July 30
News Release: New Publication: “Inspiring Leadership In Immigrant Communities” July 30
Affiliate Job Posting: Director of Finance, Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees—See complete listing of open positions July 30
Two job postings: Grants Manager and Program Assistant for Resettlement—See complete listing of open positions July 29
Asylum and Immigration Grants: 2003 grantees announced July 29
World Refugee Day: Photos from last month's LIRS network events July 29
FYI: August/September 2003 issue [PDF file requires Adobe Reader] July 28
Agency Structure: New Organizational Chart and Updated Board List July 25
New Release: LIRS and Wheat Ridge Announce 2003 Good Samaritan Fund Grantees July 18
Job posting: Director for Finance See complete listing of open positions July 16
Refugee Program Crisis: Updated background information July 10
Kids Can't Wait! Backgrounder now available in MS Word format July 10
RefugeeWorks Newsletter: June/July issue [156 MB PDF file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader] July 10
LIRS Ambassadors Circle: Updated candidate application form [MS Word file] July 1
June 2003
From the President's Desk: Give Me Liberty or Give Me…Detention? June 30
Washington Update: Key Congressional Committee Strengthens Resettlement Program and Feinstein Introduces Children’s Bill June 30
Who's supporting the children's bill? S1129's Sponsoring and Co-Sponsoring Senators June 30
New manual and consultations from Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services: Strengthening Services for Refugee Parents June 30
Five job postings:
• Coordinator for Assessment and Placement
• Assistant Coordinator for Assessment and Placement
• Coordinator for Capacity Development;
• Administrative Assistant
• Staff Accountant
See complete listing of open positions June 27
Thank You! Acknowledging those who contributed to the success of LIRS's World Refugee Day efforts June 27
'Know Your Rights' materials for immigration detainees June 20
Refugee Caucus Member List updated June 19
News Release: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Welcomes the Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2003 June 18
Practical Advocacy Tips:
• Writing and Placing Op-Eds
• Setting Up Editorial Board Visits June 16
LIRS headquarters contact info: New map of parking locations near The Lutheran Center June 16
Kids Can't Wait! Introduction of new legislation to protect children and sample letter for asking your senator to support it June 12
World Refugee Day: New Materials Added June 12
Welcome ELCA Youth Gathering attendees! June 10
News Release: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Announces World Refugee Day Celebrations Across America, June 20-22 June 9
May 2003
News Release: LIRS Welcomes First Somali Bantu Refuge to Utica, N.Y. May 30
June/July issue of FYI—Issue Theme: Asylum and Detention [291 MB PDF format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader] May 30
From the President's Desk: Welcoming the Stranger in a Time of Insecurity May 30
Washington Update: Threats to Asylum Protection in a Time of Heightened Security May 30
Refugee Caucus Member List updated May 21
More World Refugee Day Materials:
• Church bulletin insert [PDF—requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
• Sample Editorial Advisory/Calender Listing
• Event handout: Frequently Asked Questions About Refugees and Refugee Resettlement May 13
News Release: LIRS Offers New Manual for Churches Seeking to Reach Out to Immigrants In Their Communities May 12
FAQs: Immigration Detenion May 1
April 2003
From the President's Desk: Three Wars' Impact on Refugees Apr. 29
Washington Update: ORR Now Oversees Unaccompanied Refugee Children; More Change Needed Apr. 29
Bipartisan Congressional Refugee Caucus: New sample letter to urge your representative to join Apr. 28
BRYCS launches clearinghouse focused on refugee children and families Apr. 28
More World Refugee Day Materials:
• Church bulletin insert
• Tip Sheet for collaborations
• Sample letter to potential collaborators
• Hints for attracting media to an event Apr. 28
Refugee Caucus Member List updated Apr. 14
World Refugee Day 2003 Information and Materials Apr. 14
Forgotten Refugees Campaign April 2003 e-newsletter [MS Word document] Apr. 9
Three Forgotten Refugees Campaign Urgent Actions:
• Free Ernesto Joseph!
• Arriving asylum seekers from certain nations to face extended detention.
• Encourage Representatives to join Refugee Caucus Apr. 8
Alphabetical listing of LIRS's programs, projects, initiatives, subsidiaries and networks now on homepage (see left-hand column) Apr. 4
April/May issue of FYI—Issue Theme: Post-9/11 Response [342 MB PDF format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader] Apr. 2
March 2003
News Release: LIRS Welcomes Formation of Bipartisan Congressional Refugee Caucus Mar. 31
Bipartisan Congressional Refugee Caucus—list of members Mar. 31
Spring 2003 LIRS Bulletin [342 MB PDF format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader] Mar. 31
From the President's Desk: Goodbye, INS; Hello, Homeland Security Mar. 21
Washington Update: New House Caucus Seeks to Ensure Refugees Aren’t Forgotten Mar. 21
Advocate! Ask your Representative to join the new bipartisan refugee caucus by April 6 Mar. 21
Dear Colleague letter urges U.S. Representatives to join new refugee caucus [PDF format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader] Mar. 21
News Release: Operation Liberty Shield Denies Liberty to Asylum Seekers Mar. 21
RefugeeWorks: Winter newsletter—Making Work Pay [PDF format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader] Mar. 14
Save the U.S. Refugee Program: New campaign letter to senators and representatives Mar. 4
News Release: First Quarter Admissions Leave Refugees in Peril and Put U.S. Resetlement Program at Risk of Collapse Mar. 4
From the President's Desk: A Time of National Insecurity Mar. 3
Washington Update: Federal Budgeting Process Provides Opportunity, Prompts Concern Mar. 3
February 2003
Forgotten Refugees Campaign Urgent Action Update: 16-Year Old Alfredo Released from INS Detention Feb. 12
Two updated program descriptions: Burmese Asylee Project and Matching Grant Program Feb. 12
February/March issue of FYI—new PDF version! Issue Theme: Congregational Involvement Feb. 6
December 2002New job posted: Grants Manager Dec. 16
New job posted: Assistant Director for Reception and Placement Dec. 12
Conference Announcement: Trafficking in Persons: Conference on Modern Day Slavery [Link to East Dallas Counseling Center site] Dec. 9
From the President's Desk: Resiliency, Joy and Unfinished Business: The ‘Lost Boys’ Two Years After Being Found Dec. 4
Washington Update: Trading Places and New Faces in Washington Dec. 4
November 2002 The 2003 Good Samaritan Fund grant application packet is now online Nov. 18
Two new jobs posted: Director for Finance and Accounting Clerk Nov. 15
The 2003 Asylum and Immigration Grants application packet is now online Nov. 14
New U.S. map shows LIRS's broad reach and local service through our domestic partnerships Nov. 11
News Release: Experts Examine Religious Persecution and Refugees: Religious Persecution Claims Are on the Rise, Better Guidelines for Adjudicators Needed Nov. 11
November/December issue of FYI Nov. 4
Updated Organizational Chart (PDF file) Nov. 4
October 2002
News Release: LIRS Calls for Congressional Hearings on Refugee Resettlement Oct. 30
New job posted: Director for Capacity Building Oct. 30
Visit senators on recess to advocate for children Oct. 24
News Release: LIRS Appoints New Washington Representative Oct. 21
Refugee Council USA press release in response to President Bush's Decision to Limit Refugee Admissions (MS Word format) Oct. 18
Two new jobs posted: Temporary Conference Assistant and President's Office Assistant Oct. 10
Take care of children who reach our shores: Op-ed from LIRS President Deffenbaugh appears in Baltimore Sun Oct. 3
From the President's Desk: A Tribute to Cung Pham Oct. 3
Washington Update: Going Down to the Wire for Kids Oct. 3
Updated! Information on BRYCS—Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services Oct. 1
September 2002
Updated! State-by-state listing of LIRS partners Sept. 24
Urgent action needed to increase refugee admissions Sept. 23
News Release: LIRS Announces Renewal Process Sept. 17
9/11 Anniversary Message: Our hearts and prayers are with those who suffer as a result of the events of September 11, 2001. We remember those who died, grieve with those who lost loved ones, and honor the heroes... Sept. 9
Urgent action needed to preserve the integrity of U.S. immigration courts. Sept. 9
9/11 Anniversary Message Sept. 9
News Release: 2002 Detention Watch Network Awards Announced Sept. 9
News Release: Detention Watch Network Conference Sept. 9
September/October issue of FYI Sept. 6
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