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Civic & Social OrganizationMaryland, United States0-1 Employees
Higher Advantage, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing refugee and immigrant self-sufficiency by connecting employment professionals, employers, and local residents. Originating in 1997 as a program of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, it has historically served as a primary training and technical assistance resource for refugee employment under U.S. government oversight. The organization operates within the civic and social sectors, aiming to create a network that supports job readiness, placement, and neighborly integration for newcomers through collaboration among professionals, workplaces, and community members. Its work centers on building structured support for refugees and immigrants to achieve sustainable self-sufficiency, leveraging partnerships across the local employment ecosystem in the Baltimore area. A recent development indicates ongoing activity within its mission to connect diverse stakeholders and strengthen employment pathways for its target communities.