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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000 DTSTAMP:20250319T190231Z CREATED:20250319T184932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T190231Z UID:15070-1744311600-1744315200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:ICE Raids: What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n You probably have heard about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raiding workplaces and homes in our community. ICE officers are expected to meet new arrest quotas\, sensitive location protections have been eliminated\, and ICE has expanded operations targeting businesses suspected of employing immigrants without work authorization. \nJoin us on Thursday\, April 10th at 7:00 PM on Zoom\, for an important update about these raids. Our Director of Legal Services\, Philippe Weisz\, will discuss how ICE raids are affecting immigrants in our community\, and what you can do to support your immigrant neighbors. \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/ice-raids-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000 DTSTAMP:20250402T153108Z CREATED:20250401T204121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T153108Z UID:15116-1744286400-1744290000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Portuguese) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Portuguese on Thursday\, April 10th\, at 12:00 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: Conheça seus Direitos \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-portuguese/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTSTAMP:20250402T152932Z CREATED:20250326T140710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T152932Z UID:15083-1743768000-1743771600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (French) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in French on Friday\, April 4th\, at 12:00 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: Connaissez vos Droits \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\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-french/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T171656Z CREATED:20250307T171656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T171656Z UID:15037-1743701400-1743705000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: April 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Thursday\, April 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-april-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20250402T152832Z CREATED:20250326T140354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T152832Z UID:15081-1743681600-1743685200@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Chinese) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Chinese on Thursday\, April 3rd\, at 12:00 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: 了解你的权利  \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\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-chinese/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T190000 DTSTAMP:20250402T152800Z CREATED:20250326T135926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T152800Z UID:15080-1743616800-1743620400@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Ukrainian) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Ukrainian on Wednesday\, April 2nd\, 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: Знай свої права (українською мовою)  \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\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-ukrainian/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T190000 DTSTAMP:20250326T144150Z CREATED:20250326T135557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T144150Z UID:15079-1743530400-1743534000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Presentation (Spanish) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a FREE Know Your Rights presentation in Spanish on Tuesday\, April 1st\, 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: Conozca sus Derechos \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to:\n\n  \n\nUnderstand your rights in encounters with ICE\nCreate a safety plan for your family\nAccess legal resources and support URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/know-your-rights-presentation-spanish/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T200000 DTSTAMP:20250305T211155Z CREATED:20250305T210315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T211155Z UID:15031-1741806000-1741809600@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:Anti-Immigrant Orders: What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Since the new administration took office in January\, immigrants have faced an onslaught of harmful executive orders. New threats are emerging almost daily. \nHIAS Pennsylvania’s Executive Director\, Cathryn Miller-Wilson\, will provide a detailed update on these executive orders and what they mean for immigrants. \nJoin us on Zoom this Wednesday\, March 12th\, at 7:00 PM for a discussion about what these changes mean for immigrants\, how the recent orders have impacted HIAS PA’s work\, and what you can do to support your immigrant neighbors during this troubling time. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/HIASPAZoomDiscussion \nIn our 143-year history\, we have weathered world wars and terrible periods of xenophobia. This event will be the first in a series of talks with members of HIAS PA’s staff about the effects of these anti-immigrant policies and how we continue to fulfill our mission of defending the rights of immigrants. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/anti-immigrant-orders-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000 DTSTAMP:20250305T170914Z CREATED:20250217T203939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T170914Z UID:14985-1741633200-1741636800@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:The Truth About Immigration: A Conversation with Zeke Hernandez DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for this event\nAmerica is a nation of immigrants – still? \nStrong opinions are held on both sides – whether immigrants help or hurt the economy\, and what\, if any\, impact immigrants have on crime and national security. But what are the facts? \nJoin us for a discussion with Wharton Professor Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez to learn The Truth About Immigration\, a conversation based on his recent book of the same name. Using decades of research and examples\, Professor Hernandez will slay every myth about immigration and explain how we all suffer when immigrants are turned away. \nThe program will be held at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church on Monday\, March 10th\, at 7:00 PM and is co-sponsored by a variety of congregations. Space is limited\, visit our event page to reserve your seat. \nInformation about parking can be found here. \nWhile there is no cost to register for this program\, donations are appreciated. All donations will help HIAS Pennsylvania protect immigrants’ rights through vital legal aid\, as they face urgent challenges. Thank you to Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church\, Beth Am Israel\, Beth David Reform Congregation\, Congregation Or Zarua\, JCRC of Greater Philadelphia\, Main Line Reform Temple\, Our Mother of Good Counsel\, Gladwyne Presbyterian Church\, and Main Point Books for partnering with HIAS PA on this program. URL:https://hiaspa.org/event/the-truth-about-immigration-a-conversation-with-zeke-hernandez/ LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church\, 625 Montgomery Avenue\, Bryn Mawr\, PA\, 19010\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T183000 DTSTAMP:20250110T171202Z CREATED:20250110T165536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T171202Z UID:14864-1741109400-1741113000@hiaspa.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Information Session: March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our New Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday\, March 4th\, at 5:30pm. \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-2025/ LOCATION:HIAS Pennsylvania Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR