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Another First for Philadelphia

By Cathryn Miller-Wilson Published January 23, 2024 In December 2023, outgoing Mayor Jim Kenney signed a bill making Philadelphia first… MORE

Guest Commentary: Need Workers? Hire a migrant

By Cathryn Miller-Wilson PUBLISHED JANUARY 16, 2024 Not long ago, a weary asylum seeker named Ana arrived in Philadelphia after… MORE

MLK Day online forum highlights difficulties of asylum system

By Danielle Smith PUBLISHED JANUARY 15, 2024 Today, a virtual “Ask Me Anything” program will address some of the pressing… MORE

Opinion | Help migrants get jobs faster

By Cathryn Miller-Wilson Published December 13, 2023 The Dec. 10 front-page article “Some states spurn migrants. The Rust Belt wants… MORE

Employment Information for Employers

HIAS PA matches employers’ hiring needs in the Philadelphia area with job seekers who are eager to start new opportunities…. MORE

HIAS PA’s 2023 Golden Door Awards

Honoree Spotlight: Nelofar Asadi Nelofar Asadi fled to the United States as an unaccompanied minor during the US withdrawal from… MORE

HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, and Board member, Sara Jacobson, named to City and State PA’s 2022 Pennsylvania Nonprofit Power 100 list

HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, and Board member, Sara Jacobson, have been recognized on City and State PA‘s 2022… MORE

The U.S. marks World Refugee Day, even as it accepts fewer refugees

“Our immigration system does this over and over again,” said Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive director of HIAS Pennsylvania, one of Philadelphia’s… MORE

HIAS Pennsylvania’s 2022 Golden Door Awards: We Are America

Thank you for joining us! Watch the 2022 Golden Door Awards again here: HIAS PA – May 24, 2022 from… MORE

How You’ve Helped

Dear HIAS PA Supporter, On Monday, HIAS PA held our 3rd annual day of advocacy in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin… MORE