United States of America

Number of people served in 2020: 3,400

The US has long been a refuge for people forced to flee from their homes. Each year, thousands come to the United States to seek safety and security. Some are welcomed through the United States Refugee Admissions Program, while others cross the borders of the US seeking asylum. 

JRS Programs in the US

JRS/USA is the US office for JRS based in Washington, DC. JRS/USA provides support to the broader JRS network – through funding, oversight, monitoring, and evaluation – to JRS projects and programming throughout the world.

JRS/USA also serves forcibly displaced migrants in the US through several programs: the Jesuit Refugee Service/USA chaplaincy program and Caminar Contigo, including the Migrant Accompaniment Network. More information about these programs can be found here.

JRS/USA advocates to defend and protect refugees at home and abroad by representing them to Congress and US Government officials in addition to the organization of awareness-spreading opportunities.

Reconciliation In a spirit of welcome and hospitality, reconciliation creates a communal expression of social cohesion and acceptance of refugees within society.
Reconciliation
Advocacy Advocacy aims to shape laws, policies, and public opinion to be just and generous for the benefit of victims of forced displacement.
A group of young adults standing in front of a wall, sitting on various seats, smiling at the camera.
Advocacy
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support A cornerstone of the JRS Mission is to offer holistic human services through companionship, warmth, and recognition of human dignity.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
USA Based Programs Regulations and increasing violence have created significant challenges at the border. JRS provides services to accompany, advocate, and serve those suffering
USA Based Programs

Stories





JRS USA: Accompaniment in Action 20 Sep 2022
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JRS/USA Hosts Student Advocates for Leadership Summit in Nation’s Capital  15 Jul 2022
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PRESS RELEASE: Jesuit Refugee Service/USA Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision to Allow Termination of ‘Remain in Mexico’ 30 Jun 2022
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Contact

JRS USA Country Director:

Joan Rosenhauer 

Contact info:  

1627 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20006 

(202) 462-5200

Project locations:

Washington, DC; Miami, Florida; St. Elizabeth, Texas; El Paso, Texas; Florence, Arizona; Buffalo, New York.