Freedom House is a non-denominational nonprofit organization established in 1983 to address the needs of homeless and/or indigent refugees seeking asylum in either the U.S. or Canada. Guided by the belief that all persons deserve to live free from oppression and deserve to be treated with justice, compassion and dignity, Freedom House's goals are to offer a continuum of care and services to persons living in its shelter, as well as other refugees in need; and, to advocate for systemic change which more fully recognizes the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.