Local Leaders Advancing Refugee Support and Advocacy Across the U.S.

Across the country, students, parishioners, and community members are stepping up to accompany, serve, and advocate for refugees and migrants. JRS/USA Action Teams bring people together to learn, organize, pray, raise awareness, and take meaningful action rooted in dignity and solidarity.

Action Teams connect local communities directly to JRS/USA’s national outreach and advocacy efforts—building a coordinated network committed to standing with forcibly displaced people.

What Action Teams Do

JRS/USA Action Teams partner directly with our staff to:

• Lead school- or parish-wide awareness campaigns

• Host educational events, dialogues, and simulation exercises

• Strengthen JRS/USA’s national advocacy efforts

• Participate in Action Alerts and congressional outreach

• Organize fundraisers supporting JRS programs around the world

• Deepen understanding of forced displacement and the global refugee crisis

Explore our growing list of Action Teams below.

Start an Action Team in Your Community

Whether you are a teacher, campus minister, parish leader, or student, JRS/USA provides:

• A starter guide with steps for launching your team

• Curriculum-aligned educational resources

• Advocacy training and Action Alerts

• Access to JRS speakers and materials

• Year-round support from our JRS/USA Outreach officer, Clara Sayans

Ready to get started? Reach out to Clara Sayans, today!