Millions of people worldwide have been forced to flee their home countries due to their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. These individuals are granted legal “refugee” status by the UNHCR and the U.S. Government. Many have to live in designated refugee camps or move from place to place seeking shelter for years, even decades. While getting here is difficult, it accounts for only part of their journey. LSC’s New Americans Program is designed to welcome new Americans to our country and help them on their journey to achieve self-sufficiency.