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100,000 Ukrainian refugees will soon be allowed to live in the U.S. Philly resettlement agencies are ready.

“Any number is great news,” said Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive director of HIAS Pennsylvania, the immigrant-assistance organization in Philadelphia. “A hundred… MORE

A Philly immigration lawyer tries to help Ukrainian Americans desperate to get family members out of the war

“I’ve had a permanent stomachache,” Miller-Wilson said. “We’re looking at the 3 million or so fleeing Ukraine, but this is… MORE

VIDEO: Ukraine, Afghanistan, Haiti: Our World in Crisis

3/24 Update: Read our updated statement regarding President Biden’s recent announcement about Ukrainian refugees.


Hear from our Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, who has provided a briefing about the global impact of the three worldwide displacement crises in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Haiti. Hear also about what HIAS PA is doing and not doing, why, and learn how you can help.

 

Weekly Wins Round-up: February 2022

Dear HIAS PA Supporter, We are devastated about the war in Ukraine, and all of the tragedy striking Kyiv and… 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

Pittsburghers ready to welcome fleeing Ukrainians, but quick entry to US remains unlikely

“It doesn’t matter whether people are willing to open their homes to orphans and families or whether Pittsburghers see this… MORE

Why Does Advocacy Matter?

​Refugees and immigrants are impacted by federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures every single day. Many of these… MORE

Watch It Now: Ask Me Anything: Immigrants in Detention

HIAS Pennsylvania’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, discusses immigrants in detention with HIAS PA’s Independence Foundation Public Interest Law Fellow, Matt Egler DiFerdinando.

Resettled Afghans Find New Lives and New Schools in Philadelphia

“The first day of high school is always hard. It’s doubly difficult if you are not fluent in the language… MORE

Afghan families in Philly frustrated at high bar to help loved ones escape Taliban

Listen to the article here:   https://whyy.org/articles/afghan-families-in-philly-frustrated-at-high-bar-to-help-loved-ones-escape-taliban/