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September 2021 Federal Advocacy Opportunities

There are three important ways to advocate for immigrants this September. Contact your Representative or Senator and tell them to:… MORE

HIAS PA Closes for Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah – 2021

HIAS Pennsylvania will be closed on Monday, September 6th, 2021, for Labor Day, and on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 7th… MORE

Opinion: USCIS must waive fees for Afghan refugees

Opinion: USCIS must waive fees for Afghan refugees

Refugee Resettlement: A Brief Overview and How Afghan Newcomers are Different

The federal Refugee Resettlement Act of 1980 established the structure and process for refugee resettlement in the United States that… MORE

Advocate for Afghan Refugees

While the US government successfully evacuated and processed thousands of Afghans for resettlement who were displaced because of US involvement… MORE

HIAS PA’s First Semiannual Congregational Advocacy Event 8/24/2021

 

Crises in Afghanistan and Haiti: What We Know, How to Get Help and How to Give Help

If COVID and the three ongoing displacement crises have taught us anything, it’s been the absolute imperative to be able… MORE

Money Moves: More than $13M has been awarded to local nonprofits in the past few months

Money moves: More than $13M has been awarded to local nonprofits in the past few months

Support HB279 Driver’s Licenses for All – Sample Email

Dear HIAS PA Supporter, We are asking you to send emails to the Transportation Committee members and Representatives in general… MORE

Top Ten Ways to Support Immigrants and Refugees 

Volunteer to support our social services, from setting up a newly arrived refugee family’s apartment to accompanying immigrants to their… MORE