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Refugees and immigrants are impacted by federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures every single day.

Why Does Advocacy Matter?

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Contact your legislators and advocate for just immigration policies using our call and letter scripts.

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Advocate for Asylees Coming from Texas

Asylees at the southern border need immediate work authorization, a revocation of Title 42, and financial sponsorship. Advocate for them today!

 

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Advocate for Ukrainians

As of today, 2 million people have been forced to flee Ukraine because of Russia’s invasion.

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Advocate for Afghan Refugees

The US government must waive fees and provide work authorization and public benefits to ALL refugees arriving from Afghanistan.

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Haitians Also Need Our Help

Between the effects of climate change, ongoing political turmoil, floods, and earthquakes, Haitian refugees need our help. Learn more about how you can help Haitian refugees find security in the United States.

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Advocacy is not just about doing, it’s also about educating.

See our Talking Points so you can feel comfortable talking about advocacy issues and educating your community about immigration.

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HIAS Pennsylvania will be joining Project PROTECT (Philadelphia Response and Outreach to End Child Trafficking) and numerous coalition partners, for the first-ever Anti-Child Trafficking Community Symposium!The in-person symposium will take place on Tuesday, April 4th from 10am-2pm at Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs located at 1936 Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121.The event will include a panel of local professionals and Project PROTECT's Youth Survivor Advisory Board Members. A number of coalition and community partner agencies will also be providing resources and information to community members at the event.Come learn more about child trafficking and trafficking in Philadelphia.Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-child-trafficking-community-symposium-tickets-590327454307 ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us in honoring Nelofar Asadi at HIAS PA's 2023 Golden Door Awards: United for Immigrants, on Thursday, April 20th, at 5:30PM, at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History!Register here: hiaspa.org/event/2023goldendoorawards/Nelofar Asadi fled to the United States as an unaccompanied minor during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. She had a tumultuous journey—her family was at risk from the Taliban because of their activism for women's rights. Nelofar herself was shot at by the Taliban and suffered an injured leg in the stampede at the airport in Kabul.At a youth shelter in Pennsylvania, Nelofar found a HIAS PA lawyer to take her asylum case. Since she left the shelter, a community resettlement team has found Nelofar a family to stay with while she waits for her family to join her from Afghanistan. Nelofar is thriving in her new community, and has continued to fight for women's rights by participating in marches in support of Afghan women.Read more about Nelofar here: hiaspa.org/honoring-nelofar-asadi-at-the-2023-golden-door-awards/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Join HIAS PA and The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia *IN ONE WEEK* on Monday, April 3rd, at noon, to learn about work authorization from a business, political, and personal perspective.HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, will be joined by Sarah Steltz, from The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and by a HIAS PA legal team staffer who was caught in the struggle for more than a decade.The program will be recorded.Register here to get the Zoom link: tinyurl.com/HIASPA-AMA ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us at the 2023 Golden Door Awards!United for Immigrants

The Golden Door Awards is HIAS Pennsylvania's annual fundraiser. Your generous support helps us serve low-income immigrants from all over the world as they build new lives in our community.

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Last chance to be the light for immigrants this year!It only takes one spark to light an entire room.

Your support today means your immigrant neighbors are able to make a home for themselves and thrive in our community.

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Building closed until further noticeHIAS PA remains open!

HIAS PA’s physical offices at 600 Chestnut Street are CLOSED until further notice due to a burst pipe in the building.

Our organization remains open, and HIAS PA staff continue to work remotely at this time.

Please call (215) 832-0900 with any questions.

Building closed until further noticeHIAS PA remains open!

HIAS PA’s physical offices at 600 Chestnut Street are CLOSED until further notice due to a burst pipe in the building.

Our organization remains open, and HIAS PA staff continue to work remotely at this time.

Please call (215) 832-0900 with any questions.

Unleash generosity this Giving Tuesday!

This Giving Tuesday, you can change an immigrant's life!

This Giving Tuesday, you have the opportunity to be part of a worldwide effort to give back to those in need in our community and help immigrants and refugees begin new lives here in Pennsylvania!

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Join us ONLINE at 12:45PM TODAY at the Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) Volunteer Appreciation Awards!

Thanking our volunteers, who, in times of crisis and calm, constantly step up to “repair the world” by supporting immigrants and refugees.

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Join us at the Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) Volunteer Appreciation Awards!

The in-person Tikkun Olam Awards are sold out!

Join us online TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 19th, at 12:45PM at the virtual Tikkun Olam Awards!

Thanking our volunteers, who, in times of crisis and calm, constantly step up to “repair the world” by supporting immigrants and refugees.

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TONIGHT: Join us at the table!Join us for Thankful Together!

Thankful Together, formerly known as Refugee Thanksgiving, is happening TONIGHT at 6PM!

Register here to join us tonight: https://hiaspa1.wpengine.com/event/thankful-together-2021/

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Celebrate our volunteers who make this all possible!Click here at 11:45AM to join our Annual Meeting!

Click here to join our virtual Annual Meeting!

The Annual Meeting starts at noon, but join us at 11:45AM for an informal chat before the event!

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POSTPONED! Speed Advocacy: Afghanistan

Today's Speed Advocacy: Afghanistan Facebook Live event has been postponed due to a worldwide Facebook outage. We will update you as soon as possible about rescheduling the event.

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Join us for Thankful TogetherWatch performances from cultural groups and immigrants from around Philadelphia.
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Take action now to #SaveAsylum

The USCIS has proposed "Security Bars and Processing" in an attempt to continue to gut asylum. Click here to find out what you can do to help!

Save Asylum!

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Give immigrants a brighter future

Make 2021 better for immigrants and refugees by ensuring they have the support to recover from anti-immigrant policies and the pandemic.

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Double your donation this Giving Tuesday!All gifts will be matched up to a total of $11,000

Help every immigrant achieve their greatest potential by ensuring there are no obstacles like a lack of legal status or language access stand in their way. 

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