Jason Lucas

Tar Heel born and a Tar Heel bred.
@UNC '05
@NewhouseSU '10

[Jason Lucas @JasonSLucas]

@splash_org @siwi_www Informative.

[Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @KrishVignarajah]

.@nuniomot21: From a refugee camp in Nairobi to @SSBFed, to winning South Sudan’s first Olympic basketball game! I’m so proud that @globalrefuge played a small role in your journey to the U.S. @usabasketball may be your opponent this afternoon, but I'm still cheering you on! 👏

[Global Refuge @GlobalRefuge]

We are thrilled to announce that Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) will now be known to the world & the people we serve as “Global Refuge.” 🌍🎉

New name, same mission. We invite you to learn more: https://t.co/zH1H11yrsJ

#GlobalRefuge #WorkofWelcome

[Global Refuge @GlobalRefuge]

It’s official: today is #GlobalRefuge day in Baltimore! Thanks @MayorBMScott for celebrating this new chapter in the #WorkofWelcome with us! 🎉

[Jason Lucas @JasonSLucas]

Big news! LIRS is now @globalrefuge. We’ve been welcoming newcomers since 1939, and our new name aims to build a bigger table to serve this mission. 🌏🎉 #GlobalRefuge #WorkOfWelcome

[Global Refuge @GlobalRefuge]

LIRS staff from across the US (& Guatemala!) gathered in San Antonio last week for our 2nd annual all-staff retreat. After three days of thoughtful conversations, strategic planning, & a dance competition for the ages, we are more ready than ever to continue the work of welcome!

[Global Refuge @GlobalRefuge]

Members of the LIRS team walked with Little Amal in Baltimore!

Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child--her journeys are festivals of art and hope that draw attention to the huge numbers of children fleeing violence and persecution. @walkwithamal

[Jason Lucas @JasonSLucas]

Baltimore welcomes @walkwithamal, part of a project designed to raise consciousness about refugees and people displaced by war.

[Global Refuge @GlobalRefuge]

“If you will enjoy a day off this coming Monday, you likely owe thanks to two children of immigrants who helped build the American labor movement and establish the #LaborDay holiday.”

[Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @KrishVignarajah]

My latest for @baltimoresun:

Labor Day serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions immigrants make to our workforce. Let’s honor their legacy, and recognize the essential part they can play in tackling the biggest economic challenges we face.

https://t.co/ovaKpwHWTV

[Global Refuge @GlobalRefuge]

“Our nation’s moral obligations to Afghans didn’t end when the last plane took off from Kabul” said @KrishVignarajah, president of @LIRSorg. “It’s how we act now that will define our legacy for generations to come.”

Learn more via @j_kirby1 for @voxdotcom
https://t.co/tr1ypQlKrM

[Global Refuge @GlobalRefuge]

UPDATE: The U.S. Senate failed to bring the #AfghanAdjustmentAct to a vote as it approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). As a result, evacuees from #Afghanistan still lack a pathway to lawful permanent residence.

Read our full statement⬇️
https://t.co/7KowF9Gy4q

[Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @KrishVignarajah]

Did you know that refugee employees tend to stay with the same employer for longer than other hires?

It's just one of the many reasons why companies like Pfizer and Unifi Aviation have joined @LIRSorg's "Preferred Refugee Employer" program.
https://t.co/bqv6T765gw

[Jason Lucas @JasonSLucas]

@elevatdlegend @AmtrakAlerts No problem!

[Jason Lucas @JasonSLucas]

@AmtrakAlerts Are we resuming the route tonight/this morning? No one is telling us anything? Are refunds in order?

[Jason Lucas @JasonSLucas]

@AmtrakAlerts any word on why the Silver Meteor 97 is now stopped in Richmond?

[Jason Lucas @JasonSLucas]

@elevatdlegend @AmtrakAlerts Looks like this is what happened: https://t.co/jsdupntyCc

[Tim Young @Young25Tim]

.@LIRSorg Comms Crew taking a quick break from absolutely crushing it to catch an O’s game.

Oh btw we have 60+ open positions. Perfect for folks who believe immigration is as American as baseball and apple pie!
https://t.co/32q5jE3DvG

[Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @KrishVignarajah]

🚨 BREAKING: Congress just reintroduced the Afghan Adjustment Act!

This is more than a bill – it’s a beacon of hope for tens of thousands of Afghans uncertain about their future here.

Read our full @LIRSorg press release here: https://t.co/v8bCRxudKe

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[Jason Lucas @JasonSLucas]

And I had to book a @SouthwestAir flight to get back to Baltimore quicker.
Need assistance @united!

[Jason Lucas @JasonSLucas]

@united I had flight UA285 from Denver to Baltimore cancelled due to a crew-related scheduling disruption after 3 delays and 3 gate changes. How can I receive my full refund?