“Any number is great news,” said Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive director of HIAS Pennsylvania, the immigrant-assistance organization in Philadelphia. “A hundred… MORE
“I’ve had a permanent stomachache,” Miller-Wilson said. “We’re looking at the 3 million or so fleeing Ukraine, but this is… MORE
“It doesn’t matter whether people are willing to open their homes to orphans and families or whether Pittsburghers see this… MORE
“The first day of high school is always hard. It’s doubly difficult if you are not fluent in the language… MORE
Listen to the article here: Afghan families in Philly frustrated at high bar to help loved ones escape Taliban… MORE
Thousands of miles from home, Afghan evacuees start new lives, schools in Philadelphia
“When Merza Mohammadi flashes across Paine’s Park on his skateboard, the anguish of fleeing Afghanistan seems far away.” Read more… MORE
With the help of a Vietnamese refugee, Afghan evacuees settle into a South Philly home
“HIAS Pennsylvania has received about 60 Afghan individuals here in Philly—they expect to receive a total of 100, says Anneke… MORE
Listen to the segment about HIAS Pennsylvania’s need for new winter coats for Afghan refugees here! Please donate a… MORE
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Thankful Together, formerly known as Refugee Thanksgiving, is happening TONIGHT at 6PM!
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The Annual Meeting starts at noon, but join us at 11:45AM for an informal chat before the event!
