To be pro-refugee is to affirm the values and to participate in the uniquly American invitation of affording others the chance to find a home and country where they may be safe from harm and free to prosper. It is to recognize and revere the equal humanity and image of God in all people, especially those in greatest need.

We understand that complex issues pertaining to security, both domestically and internationally, are inherent to the Refugee Resettlement Process and believe that a proper security vetting procedure for refugees is vital to ensure safe communities at home and sustainable resettlement initiatives for the future.

For the past 40 years the data has shown that refugees consistently make a positive and measurable economic impact in communities where they resettle. And strategically investing in refugees can produce even higher economic gains in local communities where labor needs are at their highest.