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E.20 Refugees in Crisis: The Long Welcome with Global Refuge

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In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, we sit down with Andrew Steele, Chief Development Officer at Global Refuge, an organization dedicated to ensuring that refugees and immigrants are protected, embraced, and empowered within welcoming communities.

Andrew reflects on the monumental challenges of resettling refugees during moments of global crisis—including the historic 2021 evacuation of 80,000 Afghans, when Global Refuge resettled 14,000 people in just three months, a number typically seen across an entire year.

We explore the concept of a "long welcome"—supporting refugees not just upon arrival, but over the months and years it takes to truly rebuild a life—especially critical in a time when the U.S. refugee admissions program faces indefinite suspension. We also challenge common myths: refugees and immigrants are not only legal residents, but in an era of declining birth rates, may be key to revitalizing local economies and sustaining our future.

Finally, Andrew gives a candid look at what’s ahead for Global Refuge as they navigate difficult transitions—closing programs, letting go of staff—but also finding new, innovative ways to continue serving and welcoming new neighbors.

This is a powerful conversation about compassion, resilience, and reimagining what it truly means to welcome the stranger.

Lifting Up * Reaching Out.
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In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, we sit down with Andrew Steele, Chief Development Officer at Global Refuge, an organization dedicated to ensuring that refugees and immigrants are protected, embraced, and empowered within welcoming communities.

Andrew reflects on the monumental challenges of resettling refugees during moments of global crisis—including the historic 2021 evacuation of 80,000 Afghans, when Global Refuge resettled 14,000 people in just three months, a number typically seen across an entire year.

We explore the concept of a "long welcome"—supporting refugees not just upon arrival, but over the months and years it takes to truly rebuild a life—especially critical in a time when the U.S. refugee admissions program faces indefinite suspension. We also challenge common myths: refugees and immigrants are not only legal residents, but in an era of declining birth rates, may be key to revitalizing local economies and sustaining our future.

Finally, Andrew gives a candid look at what’s ahead for Global Refuge as they navigate difficult transitions—closing programs, letting go of staff—but also finding new, innovative ways to continue serving and welcoming new neighbors.

This is a powerful conversation about compassion, resilience, and reimagining what it truly means to welcome the stranger.

Lifting Up * Reaching Out.
Learn more about Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

  continue reading

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