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A Welcoming Community

Church World Service (CWS) Grand Rapids is committed to welcoming refugees and asylum seekers supporting them in integrating and thriving in their new community. CWS Grand Rapids provides Reception and Placement resettlement services to newly arrived individuals and families. These services provide clients with the opportunity to reach their full potential in the United States. 

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Church World Service Lancaster is committed to showing welcome to refugees, immigrants, asylum-seekers and other uprooted people within the United States who are seeking safety and the opportunity to rebuild their lives. We believe all families deserve safety and dignity.

See how YOU can champion the right to seek safety & together build communities of belonging.

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Someone in the world is forced to leave their home and everything they know as a result of persecution, conflict, and violence.

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million displaced people

As of April 2024, more than 130.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations. 

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million refugees

over 2.4 million refugees will need resettlement in 2024 

Our Services

Welcome

Through our Reception & Placement and Matching Grant programs, the CWS resettlement team provides initial welcome and core services like housing, school enrollment, work readiness support, and ESL classes to new refugee neighbors.

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Integration

Extended Services programs promote family wellness and long-term stability through extended case management, securing employment, and group programs that promote learning, social connections, and new skills.

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Legal Services

CWS Lancaster’s licensed and accredited Immigration Legal Counseling staff members provide affordable legal advice and representation to refugees, asylum-seekers, unaccompanied minors, and other immigrants in central PA.

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Community Engagement

Over the past five years, we have strengthened our advocacy efforts by focusing on building the next generation of local leaders. We coordinate staff, new neighbors, and volunteers to work together to champion welcome & belonging.

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