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‘Immigrant communities are welcome here’: Philly stands strong on sanctuary as Gov. Abbott sends buses from Texas

“Those years of immigrant-led battles to solidify Philadelphia’s sanctuary standing play an important role now, as the city welcomes bus… MORE

To Philly from Uganda: ‘Philadelphia is my sweet home’

“I have met good people here, including at HIAS Pennsylvania, which helps refugees, and have made my home here. A… MORE

Philadelphia organizations say they’ll be ready to help if migrant buses roll in

“HIAS Pennsylvania Executive Director Cathryn Miller-Wilson said they would help to get the migrants settled. She added such migrants are… MORE

Philadelphia City Council Preparing For Potential Migrant Arrivals

Watch HIAS PA Executive Director Cathryn Miller-Wilson discuss potential migrant arrivals from Texas.

Philadelphia preparing for possible arrival of migrants from Texas

“Once the migrants arrive, groups like HIAS Pennsylvania will be providing them with resources. ‘Some of the materials that we’re… MORE

Philadelphia officials confirm migrants from Texas could arrive by Tuesday

“Our plan is to help them navigate get to where they need to be,” Executive Director of HIAS Pennsylvania, Cathryn… MORE

How have Afghan refugees adjusted to the United States?

It’s been nearly one year since the collapse of Kabul to the Taliban.   “Hadi says non-profits — like HIAS… MORE

Projeto para liberar carteira de motorista para indocumentados na Pensilvânia é apresentado

Want to read Rabbi Alan Iser’s op/ed about Driving PA Forward in Brazilian Portuguese? Well, now you can!

Hundreds from across the globe now calling Philly home celebrate World Refugee Day at the zoo

“Every year the celebration looks different,” said Anneke Kat, community engagement specialist at HIAS PA, a large refugee resettlement organization… MORE

Jewish Exponent: Ronald Klasko, Esq., honored at HIAS PA’s 2022 Golden Door Awards gala

HIAS Pennsylvania’s Golden Door Awards honoree, Ronald Klasko, Esq., was featured in the Jewish Exponent! Read the feature here