Links and Resources

To learn more about the organizations listed here, you can visit the links below.

Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services

In a nation built by immigrants, LIRS has carried on the Lutheran tradition of welcoming newcomers since 1939. In the spirit of our mission and the American way, we have answered the call to serve those who cannot go home and to assist those seeking new life in a new land. With initiative and resourcefulness, LIRS has sought creative and lasting solutions to the needs of uprooted people.

NY State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Bureau of Refugee and Immigration Affairs

BRIA's mission is to direct resources which assist refugees and their families in achieving economic and social self-sufficiency, to aid other legal immigrants in their transition to life in the U.S., to help repatriated citizens arrive safely at home, and to assure the foster care of unaccompanied refugee minors.

Cultural Orientation Resource Center (COR)

The Center provides important orientation resources for refugee newcomers and service providers throughout the United States and overseas. Housed at the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), the COR Center combines CAL's linguistic expertise, the cross-cultural and technical knowledge of COR's many consultants, and the field experience of refugee service practitioners.

United Nations Refugee Agency

UNHCR is responsible for protecting over 20 million people worldwide, including refugees, internally displaced people and former refugees who are returning to their homes. As the largest international humanitarian organization, UNHCR and its 400+ partners provide food, water, shelter, medical and other types of assistance to refugees worldwide. UNHCR operates in 118 countries. When governments are unable or unwilling to protect their own citizens, UNHCR helps refugees find safety and the means to begin a normal life again.

US Department of Health & Family Services Administration of Children and Family - Office of Refugee Resettlement

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.

US Citizenship & Immigration Services

Through a network of local offices, Application Support Centers, Service Centers, local area immigration services field offices, National Customer Service Call (NCSC) Centers, Forms Centers, and the Internet, USCIS processes all immigrant and non-immigrant benefits provided to visitors of the United States.

The Mohawk Valley Latino Association

The Mohawk Valley Latino Association provides information and referrals for the Mohawk Valley's Communities and provides information about afterschool programs, program referrals, community and cultural events and more.

The United Way of the Greater Utica Area

The United Way of the Valley and the Greater Utica Area funds more than 70 programs at local health and human services agencies and acts in cooperation with these local agencies to provide essential services to children, youth and adults and to support safe and thriving neighborhoods.

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International Mile
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Midday Lecture Series
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World Refugee Day
Visit our World Refugee Day Website for events and information about Utica World Refugee Day.

Compass
Compass
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Mohawk Valley Latino Association
The Mohawk Valley Latino Association provides information and referrals for the Mohawk Valley's Communities. Click on the above link to find out more

United Way of the Greater Utica Area
The United Way of the Valley and the Greater Utica Area funds more than 70 programs at local health and human services agencies. Click on the above link to find out more