Foundational to our American values is the ideal of ensuring the safety, protection and flourishing of those in crises, regardless of race or religion. These distinctly American values are written in our Declaration of Independence and inscribed on our icon of freedom, the Statue of Liberty.

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 sustainable resettlement initiatives.

By strategically investing in refugees – either via the labor needs of national corporations, local businesses or by entrepreneurial efforts – this legal and opportunistic labor force is capable of producing measurable economic gains in local communities across the country.