Mr. Speaker. the problem of refugee resettlement is a serious one in many parts of the country. Thousands of refugees from all over the world continue to enter the United States in search of freedom and a better life. These refugees often have no jobs. no family in this country. and no knowledge of our language. I would like to inform the Congress of the outstanding efforts of the Lutheran Children and Family Service in Philadelphia. The successes of this organization are detailed in the following article from the Bucks County Courier Times of April 21. 1983. The Lutheran Children and Family Service has eased the difficult transition which faces refugees by providing housing. transportation. and other assistance for refugees of all nationalities. The program has been so successful that all of the sponsored refugees in the Philadelphia area have adjusted smoothly to their new lives. However. the Lutheran Children and Family Service and other organizations like it throughout the country need support and sponsors for new refugees. I hope that the following article spurs such support:
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