BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//HIAS Pennsylvania - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hiaspa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for HIAS Pennsylvania REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T183000 DTSTAMP:20260713T141702Z CREATED:20260514T144314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T141702Z UID:15724-1783445400-1783449000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: July\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, July 7th\, at 5:30 PM. \n\nInformation sessions include an introduction to our organization and ways to get involved. All prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA.  \n\n\n  \nFor more information about volunteering\, click here. Please note: We have paused accepting new pro bono attorney applications. \n\n\n  \nTo sign up for an information session\, apply through our volunteer portal. There\, you will be prompted to register for the upcoming information session. These sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date with more information. For questions\, contact community@hiaspa.org. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-july-2026/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T165748Z CREATED:20260611T184647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T165748Z UID:15819-1782129600-1782133200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Those Who Have Been Left Behind: Defending Refugee Rights in a Time of Exclusion DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n In recognition of World Refugee Day\, join HIAS Pennsylvania on Monday\, June 22nd\, at 12:00 PM EDT\, for a virtual program on the latest developments affecting refugees and asylees in the United States. \nCathryn Miller-Wilson\, Executive Director of HIAS PA\, and Shaloo Jose\, Managing DOJ Accredited Representative\, will discuss barriers to permanent residence for refugees and asylees seeking to apply for Green Cards\, and changes that could make it more difficult for refugees and asylees to obtain and maintain employment authorization. Those Who Have Been Left Behind: Defending Refugee Rights in a Time of Exclusion will also cover the federal government’s efforts to subject refugees and asylees\, who have already been vetted and granted protection in the United States\, to additional security vetting and review\, as well as the court challenges that have temporarily paused these efforts. The webinar will address the current administration’s recent decision to increase refugee admissions\, while reserving those slots exclusively for white South Africans. \nAs we mark World Refugee Day\, we invite advocates\, community members\, and our immigrant\, refugee\, and asylee neighbors to learn more about these developments and what they mean in the ongoing fight for justice. \nThose who wish to attend can register here. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the program. \nThis program is the final event in HIAS Pennsylvania’s Immigrant Heritage Month series. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/world-refugee-day-defending-refugee-rights-in-a-time-of-exclusion/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WRD-Header-1160-x-436-px-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T182044Z CREATED:20260529T191445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T182044Z UID:15794-1781546400-1781550000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Understanding Philadelphia’s “ICE Out” Legislation Package—From Those Who Know It Best DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on Monday\, June 15th\, at 6:00 PM for a deep dive into the “ICE Out” legislation package. This package is a landmark set of seven bills recently passed by Philadelphia City Council. \nFor this event\, we will be joined by Minority Leader Kendra Brooks and Councilmember-at-Large Rue Landau\, who introduced the package. They will provide an overview of how these new policies aim to protect immigrant communities\, strengthen Philadelphia’s “Welcoming City” status\, and establish clear boundaries between local government and federal immigration enforcement. \n \n Register Now URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/understanding-philadelphias-ice-out-legislation/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ICE-Out-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000 DTSTAMP:20260504T162330Z CREATED:20260416T133623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T162330Z UID:15642-1781199000-1781202600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: June\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, June 11th\, at 5:30 PM. \n\nInformation sessions include an introduction to our organization and ways to get involved. All prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA.  \n\n\nFor more information about volunteering\, click here. Please note: We have paused accepting new pro bono attorney applications.\n\n\n  \nTo sign up for an information session\, apply through our volunteer portal. There\, you will be prompted to register for the upcoming information session. These sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date with more information. For questions\, contact community@hiaspa.org. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-june-2026/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T123000 DTSTAMP:20260518T162138Z CREATED:20260518T162134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T162138Z UID:15727-1780659000-1780662600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Commemorating the MS St. Louis: Lessons Learned from the Holocaust DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nJoin HIAS Pennsylvania on Friday\, June 5th at 11:30 AM for a webinar in commemoration of the MS St. Louis. This is the second event in our Immigrant Heritage Month series. \nThe MS St. Louis was a ship carrying 937 mostly Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust. The majority of them were refused entry into the United States on June 6\, 1939. As a result\, 254 of the passengers were ultimately killed by Nazis when they were forced to return to Europe. \nCommemorating the MS St. Louis: Lessons Learned from the Holocaust\, will explore the consequences of isolationist policies\, and lessons that can and should be learned from the fateful voyage of the MS St. Louis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HIAS Pennsylvania’s Executive Director\, Cathryn Miller-Wilson\, will be joined by Jutta Weduwen\, Executive Director of the German organization\, Action Reconciliation Service for Peace (ARSP). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ARSP was created after WWII to atone for the suffering caused by Nazi war crimes. The organization connects German volunteers with service organizations around the world. HIAS Pennsylvania has been fortunate to host many fellows from ARSP. \nThose who wish to attend the webinar can register here. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the program. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/commemorating-the-ms-st-louis-lessons-learned-from-the-holocaust/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Appeal-Email-1-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T163715Z CREATED:20260424T204534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T163715Z UID:15678-1780342200-1780345800@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Crescendo for Justice: Breaking the Silence for Immigrant Rights DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n I want to register for the concert.\n(You will have an opportunity to make a donation while registering.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donate Now\n \n \n \n \n \n I cannot attend the concert but would like to make a donation to HIAS PA.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month\, join us for a special benefit concert featuring both classical and international music performed by talented musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra\, Philly Pops\, Philadelphia Ballet\, Opera Philadelphia\, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia\, Delaware Symphony\, and Harrisburg Symphony. Lina Gonzalez-Granados will serve as conductor. \nDate: June 1\, 2026 \nTime: 7:30 PM \nLocation: Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church\, 625 Montgomery Ave\, Bryn Mawr\, PA 19010 \nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is recommended and donations to HIAS Pennsylvania are encouraged.  \nYour donation provides free legal support to local immigrants\, helping families stay together\, build stable lives\, and live and work freely in our community. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/crescendo-for-justice/ LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church\, 625 Montgomery Avenue\, Bryn Mawr\, PA\, 19010\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Concert-image-for-Zeffy-page-6.1.2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T205722Z CREATED:20260511T151631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T205722Z UID:15707-1779102000-1779105600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:ICE Out: Pre-Shavuot Vigil DESCRIPTION:ICE Out: Pre-Shavuot Vigil \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by Interfaith Coalition of Religious & Community Leaders \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, May 18th  |  11:00 AM – 12 PM \nOutside ICE Headquarters114 N. 8th StreetPhiladelphia\, PA 19107 \n \n \n \n \n \n In the spirit of our prophets\, we gather to pray\, cry out\, and demand ICE out. As we prepare to receive Torah\, we refuse to stand idle while our neighbors are harmed. We lift our voices like shofar blasts: To end ICE overreach and the suffering it inflicts. All are welcome to attend. \nIf you have questions about the event\, please contact: s.lieberman@aim.com URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/ice-out-pre-shavuot-vigil/ LOCATION:Philadelphia ICE Headquarters\, 114 N. 8th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T153619Z CREATED:20260430T153614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T153619Z UID:15694-1778673600-1778677200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:The Decline of U.S. Citizenship & Dismantling of the American Dream DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nImmigration has been the basis of our country as well as the lifeblood of its growth and success from its beginnings. All of this makes the current federal government’s violent push to keep people out\, strip people of legal status\, deport them to countries in which some of them have never lived and prevent those who have called this country home for decades completely unAmerican.  \nJoin us virtually on Wednesday\, May 13th at 12:00 PM for an eye-opening conversation in which HIAS PA’s Executive Director\, Cathryn Miller-Wilson\, and Managing DOJ Accredited Representative Lori Alexander will unpack the latest changes to the naturalization process. From expanded “neighborhood investigations” that raise serious concerns about privacy\, fairness\, and objectivity\, to growing delays in scheduling interviews and oath ceremonies that leave applicants in limbo\, new barriers are reshaping what it means to become an American. We’ll also discuss the impact of the amended citizenship test\, which has become less accessible for many\, and explore how a broader climate of anti-immigrant policies is discouraging eligible residents from even applying. Those who are already citizens are at risk too\, as the current administration attempts to end birthright citizenship and ramps up denaturalization efforts. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. Register here. \nThis program is part of a series hosted by HIAS PA that addresses the current challenges immigrants are facing and ways that you can help your immigrant neighbors.  URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/the-decline-of-u-s-citizenship-dismantling-of-the-american-dream/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Citizenship-AMA-May-2026-Email-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000 DTSTAMP:20260504T155709Z CREATED:20260311T174537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T155709Z UID:15612-1778607000-1778610600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: May\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, May 12th\, at 5:30 PM. \nInformation sessions include an introduction to our organization and ways to get involved. All prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA.  \n\n\nFor more information about volunteering\, click here. Please note: We have paused accepting new pro bono attorney applications.\n\n\n  \nTo sign up for an information session\, apply through our volunteer portal. There\, you will be prompted to register for the upcoming information session. These sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date with more information. For questions\, contact community@hiaspa.org. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-may-2026/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000 DTSTAMP:20260224T142150Z CREATED:20260224T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T142150Z UID:15598-1776274200-1776277800@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: April\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday\, April 15th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-april-2026/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T183000 DTSTAMP:20260114T163728Z CREATED:20260114T163728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T163728Z UID:15515-1773163800-1773167400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: March\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, March 10th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-march-2026/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260218T170842Z CREATED:20260211T184246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T170842Z UID:15576-1771502400-1771506000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Unchecked: The Growing Use and Misuse of Executive Powers DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n What power does the U.S. president really have and what happens when that power goes too far?  \nIn honor of Presidents’ Day\, join HIAS PA to learn how executive authority is intended to function within a system of checks and balances\, and how immigration law has always been a tool for executive authority abuse. Learn some surprising truths about what is actually legal\, what needs to change and how to make those changes. \nPlease note that this program will be held virtually at 12:00 PM EST on Thursday\, February 19th – after Presidents’ Day.  \nHIAS PA’s Executive Director\, Cathryn Miller-Wilson\, will be joined by Constitutional scholar Professor Peter J. Spiro. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nThis program is part of a series hosted by HIAS PA that addresses the current challenges immigrants are facing and ways that you can help your immigrant neighbors. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/unchecked-the-growing-use-and-misuse-of-executive-powers/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000 DTSTAMP:20251211T142750Z CREATED:20251211T142750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T142750Z UID:15494-1770917400-1770921000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: February\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, February 12th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-february-2026/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260114T210300Z CREATED:20260108T164831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T210300Z UID:15507-1768827600-1768842000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:MLK Day Justice Fest DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, January 19\, 2026\, from 1 PM to 5 PM for Justice Fest\, an MLK Day event. This event will feature live music to benefit immigration legal aid organizations in Philadelphia. Come enjoy live performances\, food\, stories from local advocates\, and opportunities to learn how you can support immigrant rights in our city. Your presence helps strengthen community bonds and ensures that vital legal services remain accessible to those who need them most. \nThe event is being held at the Crane Community Center in Chinatown\, located at 1001 Vine Street in Philadelphia. Admission is free\, but donations at the event are encouraged. You will be able to make a donation in advance or at the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Advance registration here is preferred\, but walk-ins will be accepted. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/mlk-day-justice-fest/ LOCATION:Crane Community Center\, 1001 Vine St\, 2nd Floor\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T183000 DTSTAMP:20251111T152424Z CREATED:20251111T152424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T152424Z UID:15445-1768325400-1768329000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: January\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, January 13th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-january-2026/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T183000 DTSTAMP:20251009T181103Z CREATED:20251009T181103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T181103Z UID:15418-1764783000-1764786600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: December 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday\, December 3rd\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-december-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T143000 DTSTAMP:20251106T204739Z CREATED:20251103T182720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T204739Z UID:15431-1763902800-1763908200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Thankful Together DESCRIPTION:Join Us for HIAS PA’s Thankful Together Event!\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note: this year’s event will be different from previous Thankful Together events. Read below for further details. \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n Friends and family are welcome to join you at this event. Please be sure to register everyone in your party. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Tradition: Every year HIAS PA helps our newest arrivals celebrate their first Thanksgiving by inviting them to a meal prepared and served by our volunteers. Together we break bread\, teach the newcomers about this uniquely American holiday and celebrate being together. \nThe Problem: This year\, newcomers are under attack by our own government and cannot come to celebrate this traditional holiday without exposing themselves to significant danger. So this year\, we are expressing our thanks for all of you by sharing an afternoon of information and advocacy. \nOur Solution (which depends on all of you): HIAS PA staff will share their expertiseto teach us the truth about the American Immigration system – why it is so brokenand how the current federal government is using it as a weapon to attack our community members. They will answer questions that you have about the system and\, most importantly\, share things you can do to help ensure Liberty and Justice for All! \n \n \n \n \n \n \nHelp our clients have a full Thanksgiving plate: Please bring a canned or non-perishable item to be added to boxes of food that will be delivered to clients in need. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/thankful-together/ LOCATION:Old Pine Community Center\, 401 Lombard Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Thankful-Together-2025-website-event-header-1160-x-436-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T183000 DTSTAMP:20250912T133210Z CREATED:20250912T133210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T133210Z UID:15377-1762450200-1762453800@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: November 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, November 6th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-november-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T113000 DTSTAMP:20251016T143128Z CREATED:20250917T154136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T143128Z UID:15378-1761039000-1761046200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:2025 Tikkun Olam Volunteer Appreciation Awards: Liberty and Justice for All DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n \n \n \n \n \n HIAS Pennsylvania’s Tikkun Olam (Hebrew for “repairing the world”) Awards honor our wonderful volunteers for their important work. This event is also a great opportunity to meet fellow supporters of HIAS Pennsylvania. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event will be held in person at 130 N 18th St\, Philadelphia\, PA on Tuesday\, October 21st\, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Breakfast will be served. \nThis event is free to attend\, but registration is required and seats are limited. \n  \nFor questions about the event\, please email community@hiaspa.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Honorees\n \n \n \n \n \n Recipient of the Adele Lipton Award for Extraordinary Community Service\n\nGrace\nAn Immigrant Herself\n for using her language\, legal\, and administrative skills to support HIAS PA staff and clients \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ADELE LIPTON AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Through her nearly 40 years of Board service\, Adele (pictured left) exemplified tikkun olam. Adele‘s mother was only 15 years old when she was helped by HIAS\, Inc. in New York after arriving from Poland. Their aid to her mother made such a profound impression that Adele chose to share her gifts with HIAS Pennsylvania in service of immigrants and immigrant justice. \nThe Adele Lipton Award is given to the person who best exemplifies her extraordinary commitment to education\, social justice\, community service and tikkun olam – repairing the world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nHonored for exceptional interpretation services\n\nJunior Jones Hidalgo\nfor sharing his Spanish language and legal skills to support pro bono attorneys \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHonored for Distinguished pro bono legal services\n\nScott Thistle\, Esq.\nfor providing pro bono legal representation to asylum seekers and refugees \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHonored for outstanding administrative support\n\nTracie Van Auken\nfor essential assistance connecting clients to legal and social services URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/2025-tikkun-olam-volunteer-appreciation-awards-liberty-and-justice-for-all/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Tikkun-Olam-Header-1160-x-436-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T183000 DTSTAMP:20250806T131348Z CREATED:20250806T131348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T131348Z UID:15356-1759944600-1759948200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: October 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday\, October 8th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-october-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T183000 DTSTAMP:20250806T131437Z CREATED:20250711T140556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T131437Z UID:15311-1757611800-1757615400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: September 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, September 11th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-september-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T200000 DTSTAMP:20250903T195727Z CREATED:20250827T132038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195727Z UID:15367-1757530800-1757534400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Citizenship Under Threat DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n New immigration policies have created urgent challenges for immigrants. This includes changes to the citizenship process. \nU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reviving neighborhood investigations of citizenship applicants\, which may include interviews with neighbors\, employers\, coworkers\, and others. This practice has not been done since 1991. USCIS has also changed the “good moral character” standard\, which previously disqualified individuals who had committed serious crimes from becoming citizens. Now\, an applicant must prove that they have had a positive influence in their community to meet this standard. Additionally\, the current administration continues to pursue efforts to end birthright citizenship\, despite the initial executive order being blocked by federal courts\, and has started a denaturalization campaign. \nThese are a few of the changes that will be addressed during HIAS Pennsylvania’s virtual program\, The State of Immigration in America: Citizenship Under Threat. This program will be held on Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM EDT on Zoom. HIAS PA’s Citizenship and Family Unification Program Manager\, Lori Alexander\, MSW\, and Executive Director\, Cathryn Miller-Wilson\, Esq.\, will discuss these policies and ways that community members can help local immigrants. \nThe State of Immigration in America is a series of programs with members of HIAS PA’s staff. The programs address the current challenges that immigrants are facing and what you can do to help your immigrant neighbors. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/citizenship-under-threat/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T183000 DTSTAMP:20250711T140700Z CREATED:20250617T140802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T140700Z UID:15241-1754415000-1754418600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: August 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, August 5th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-august-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T200000 DTSTAMP:20250721T203048Z CREATED:20250718T153556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T203048Z UID:15334-1753902000-1753905600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Asylum in Crisis DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n Since Inauguration Day\, the right to claim asylum in the United States has been under attack by the current administration. The federal government has increased the arrest and detention of asylum applicants\, including those here in Pennsylvania. Procedures allowing rapid deportation without judicial review have been expanded. \nThese are just a few of the changes that HIAS Pennsylvania’s Asylum & Removal Defense Program Manager\, Christopher Setz-Kelly\, Esq.\, and Executive Director\, Cathryn Miller-Wilson\, will discuss during HIAS Pennsylvania’s virtual program\, The State of Immigration in America: Asylum in Crisis. This program will be held via Zoom on Wednesday\, July 30\, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nThe State of Immigration in America is a series of monthly programs with members of HIAS PA’s staff. The programs address the current challenges that immigrants are facing and what you can do to help your immigrant neighbors. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/the-local-impact-of-new-asylum-orders/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T183000 DTSTAMP:20250507T151305Z CREATED:20250507T151305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T151305Z UID:15177-1752168600-1752172200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: July 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, July 10th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-july-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000 DTSTAMP:20250603T171059Z CREATED:20250603T171059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T171059Z UID:15215-1750597200-1750608000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:World Refugee Day at Love Park DESCRIPTION:Join HIAS PA for an afternoon in Love Park to honor World Refugee Day! \n\nCelebrate World Refugee Day with inspiring live performances by talented immigrant artists\, powerful speakers\, a diverse selection of international cuisines\, and an immersive storytelling exhibit. Enjoy interactive activities for the whole family and learn how to take action to support refugees. \nEvent information is available in the following languages: \n\nSpanish Flyer\nFrench Flyer\nArabic Flyer\nDari Flyer\nPashto Flyer\nRussian Flyer\nUkrainian Flyer\nSwahili Flyer URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/world-refugee-day-at-love-park/ LOCATION:JFK Plaza (Love Park)\, Arch St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WRD-2025-Updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T183000 DTSTAMP:20250404T133123Z CREATED:20250404T133123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T133123Z UID:15126-1749576600-1749580200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: June 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, June 10th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-june-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T200000 DTSTAMP:20250718T154030Z CREATED:20250319T190022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T154030Z UID:15073-1746558000-1746561600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:How Anti-Immigrant Policies Hurt Children DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n The new administration’s hostile immigration policies have affected immigrants of all ages. These changes have a particular impact on immigrant youth. \nIn undocumented and mixed-status families\, children are experiencing high anxiety and stress\, wondering if their parents will be detained or deported. In some instances\, immigrant youth have been detained and deported. Additionally\, no new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications are being accepted\, there is a backlog of green card applications for children who have experienced abuse and neglect\, and Office of Refugee Resettlement funding cuts have left unaccompanied children to navigate the complex immigration system without a lawyer. \nSome families are no longer sending their children to school because of the fear that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will show up. Stricter immigration enforcement policies have put added pressure on teachers and school staff\, who must now learn how to navigate new and sometimes unclear guidelines on how to handle immigration-related concerns and ICE visits at school. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 6th\, at 7:00 PM on Zoom\, for an important update about these issues. Stephanie Lubert\, Esquire Program Manager of HIAS PA’s Immigrant Youth Advocacy Program\, will talk about the impact of new immigration policies on immigrant children and what you can do to support immigrant families in your community. \nThis update is part of a series of monthly programs with members of HIAS PA’s staff. The programs will address the current challenges that immigrants are facing due to ongoing policy changes and what you can do to help. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/how-anti-immigrant-policies-hurt-children-impact-schools/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T170041Z CREATED:20250307T170041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T170041Z UID:15036-1746552600-1746556200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: May 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, May 6th\, at 5:30 PM. \nPlease sign up for a New Volunteer Information Session if you are interested in volunteering in social services. If you hope to be a pro bono volunteer\, you do NOT need to attend this information session. \nThese sessions are currently being held virtually. We will be in communication closer to the date as to how to attend the virtual sessions. \nAll prospective volunteers must attend an information session before starting to volunteer with HIAS PA. You only need to attend this session once. \nRegister as an interested volunteer through our volunteer portal. You will be prompted to register for the upcoming orientation. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-may-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T190000 DTSTAMP:20250402T153723Z CREATED:20250401T203726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T153723Z UID:15115-1744480800-1744484400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Haitian Creole) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Haitian Creole on Saturday\, April 12th\, at 6:00 PM. This virtual event is organized by a group of legal organizations in Pennsylvania to support immigrant communities in understanding and exercising their rights. A recording will be available after the session if you’re unable to attend live. \nPlease register here: Konnen Dwa Ou \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\n\nUnderstand your rights in encounters with ICE\nCreate a safety plan for your family\nAccess legal resources and support\n\nFor more Know Your Rights resources\, click here. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/know-your-rights-presentation-haitian-creole/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR