Stand with Refugee Families: Watch the Webinar + Take Action Today
If you missed the recent refugee services webinar from Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest—or want to revisit and share it—you can now watch the full recording online.
This important conversation offered a clear and timely look at what refugee families in Arizona are facing right now, and how our communities can continue to respond in faith and compassion.
👉 Download the presentation materials (available through LSS-SW)
During the webinar, leaders shared how recent federal policy changes have impacted refugee services. While new arrivals have paused, the work of accompaniment continues every day with families already here.
Current priorities include:
Helping families remain stable and securely housed
Supporting employment and job readiness
Providing ESL and youth programming
Walking alongside families as they navigate ongoing uncertainty
Participants also raised thoughtful and urgent questions—about employment, education, advocacy, and what comes next. At the heart of every question was a shared commitment: How can we help?
As Lutherans, we are called to accompany our neighbors with courage and hope. In a time of uncertainty, this work reflects our baptismal call to serve all people, striving for justice and peace.
You are invited to take the next step:
Advocate: Email Jay at jeberle@lss-sw.org to learn how to raise your voice
Volunteer: Reach out at volunteers@lss-sw.org
Give: Support refugee families facing urgent needs at lss-sw.org
This moment is challenging—but it is also a powerful reminder that community matters. Together, we can continue to show up with faith, compassion, and steadfast presence.
