Past Events

ACLU Annual Meeting Features Keynote Speaker Jose Vargas
5/15/2012 6:30pm - 8:00pm

 

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ACLU are featuring a keynote speech by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Vargas for their May 15 Annual Meeting.

How to Obtain BIA Recognition and more!
5/11/2012 9:00am - 5:00pm

 

 

The New York Immigration Coalition, HIAS Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition and The National Partnership for New Americans present

How to Obtain BIA Recognition & Accreditation
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South Philadelphia Vacant Lot Garden Work Party!
5/6/2012 8:00am - 8:00pm

 

If you live in South Philadelphia, check out the Philly Food Forest as they Occupy Vacant Lots on Sunday May 6 as they garden at the Mercy Edible Park on Mercy Street between 5th and 6th. A combination work party and potluck, volunteers will be there all day planting, weeding and whatever else is needed to keep this lovely garden going! 

Free vegetables are available from the garden, so stop by and pick some up or join in and plant your own!

 

 

"Out of the Shadows" DREAM Activist Film Screening
5/5/2012 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fernanda Marroquin is a 22 year old woman living in Philadelphia and becoming increasingly aware of the struggles she is facing because of her inability to get legal permanent residency. Now acting as one of the leaders in the DREAM Activist community, fighting to get  people like her, who have lived in the states all their lives and are in good standing, to get access to public higher education and and eventual path to citizenship.

HIAS Pennsylvania's Annual Event
4/24/2012 5:30pm - 8:30pm

  For ad specifications and requirements, or any questions regarding registration, contact Marisa Falcon at mfalcon@hiaspa.org or 215-832-0940.

Third Annual Interfaith Refugee Thanksgiving Dinner
11/20/2011 2:00pm

 

Join Us for the Third Annual Refugee Thanksgiving Dinner

Sunday, November 20th at 2PM at Old Pine Community Center

Volunteers are welcome to help at this event. This is a great way to connect with new refugees in their first experience of Thanksgiving in the United States.

Refugee Rummage Sale
11/10/2011 10:30am

 

 

 

Immigration Policy and Voices of Change in Southeastern Pennsylvania
10/12/2011 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Please join community members, funders, and advocates in a forum on immigrant rights and immigration reform this fall.

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HIAS Pennsylvania's 2011 Annual Meeting
9/22/2011 12:00pm

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Allen Keller

Co-founder and Director of the Bellevue/ NYU Program for Survivors of Torture (PSOT)

HIAS Pennsylvania 2011 Award Recipients

Community Service Award: Josephine Pope, Mercell Berry III, Eugene Saunders

Human Rights Award: Dr. Judy Eidelson, Dr. Carol Gantman, Dr. Julie Levitt, Michael Slotznik, Esq.

Jewish Community Partner Awards: Har Zion "Shul Stitchers"

JFGP "Above and Beyond" Award" : Terrance Scott

 

© 2011 HIAS Pennsylvania