Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, their impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, their impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
In 2021, thousands rushed to flee Taliban rule and LSSNCA became the largest resettlement agency on the East Coast. We welcomed more than 6,500 Afghan allies and families to the D.C. metro area, providing the tools and support needed to begin life again.
Among them was Peghla, an Afghan woman whose life had already spanned decades of war, displacement, and perseverance. As an electrical engineer by training, she had been forced to flee her country, return, then flee again. She knew both the weight of fear and the strength it takes to rebuild a life from scratch.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, their impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, their impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, their impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, its impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, its impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, its impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, its impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, its impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, its impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, its impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women in our communities and around the world. In this spirit, we celebrate the Afghan women of LSSNCA’s TEA Club. These women, forcibly displaced and resettled in our region, are working toward rebuilding their lives.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, its impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Weekly updates on the national state of play on policies, litigation, and programs that welcome refugees, its impact on the community LSSNCA serves, and ways for you to engage to ensure we continue to be a nation that welcomes people seeking safety.
Lord, a firefighter and longtime LSSNCA volunteer, faced resettlement struggles firsthand when he arrived with his family at age 14. Today, he channels his experience into helping newly arrived families through LSSNCA’s Resource Center, ensuring others do not have to face the same obstacles alone. We hope you enjoy his story.
As LSSNCA celebrates the second anniversary of its Resource Center, we honor the volunteers who helped us bring our vision to life and who continue to make it a place of welcome and support. Read Beth Hickey's story.
This month's blog highlights Bill Penoyar, a dedicated volunteer with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA), who helps program participants secure jobs in the United States. His story demonstrates how friendships and practical support can change lives and foster thriving communities.
This giving season, we’re highlighting volunteers like Rafael, whose commitment transforms lives and communities. We invite you to join LSSNCA in creating opportunities for forcibly displaced persons. Whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness, help us ensure ongoing support and services for new neighbors.
The 2024 election outcome could shape the future of U.S. policies on refugee resettlement, asylum protections, and pathways to permanent residency for Afghan allies. Regardless of what happens, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) is committed to helping those seeking safety and a fresh start. Stories like Hamed’s, Patricia’s and Rahat’s show the urgency of our mission and the importance of your support during this crucial time.
Brittany Livingston, LSSNCA’s director, foster care services D.C. shares her journey and insights into working with unaccompanied refugee children, highlighting the impact of our work - work you recently supported through our 50 for 50 campaign where we raised nearly $40,000, including a matching grant from our board of directors.
This September, we’re marking a significant milestone for Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) as we celebrate 50 years of providing care for unaccompanied refugee minors (URM). This month, we’re sharing the story of Susan, a dedicated foster parent in Maryland. We talked with her about what inspired her to become a foster parent and how the experience has been so far.
Marjila graduated in journalism and communication from the University of Kabul. She worked as a journalist and served as a project manager for an NGO in Kabul while also establishing her own nonprofit focused on helping homeless children. On August 15, 2021, she woke up thinking she would head to the permit office to pick up the permit for her NGO and start operations. But the situation changed drastically when she learned that the Taliban had taken control of Kabul.
