HIAS Pennsylvania can only serve refugees if they are allowed into the country. We can only help support immigrants with legal services if vulnerable immigrants are given protections from the government. You can advocate for just policies for refugees and immigrants by calling your representative, protesting, and more.
HIAS Pennsylvania’s 2021 Wish List for Immigrants
A new year, new administration, and three key proposals will bring new hope for immigrants in Greater Philadelphia
WANTED: ICE
Charged with: Illegally jailing people without a warrant. Learn more here.
100+ POLICY CHANGES THAT HAVE DEVASTATED IMMIGRANTS
This report compiles the most egregious policies attacking immigrants and asylum seekers.
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.
Educate yourself and others
If you want to bring in a HIAS Pennsylvania expert to educate your group about immigration, check out our services for groups.
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Here’s a taste!
Folkshul Speaker Series: “Immigration and the Racial Pandemic: Connections and Intersections”
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Cathryn Miller-Wilson, Executive Director of HIAS Pennsylvania, will guide discussion about the unique and all too common experiences of immigrants in the U.S. - how racial injustice, so easy to see i...
2021 Golden Door Awards - HIAS Pennsylvania
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Biden will keep Trump’s historically low cap on refugee admissions.
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The administration had promised to increase the level to 60,000 admissions this year, but will keep it at 15,000, which was set by the Trump administration.
2021 Golden Door Awards - HIAS Pennsylvania
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Folkshul Speaker Series Continues Understanding Racism and Systemic Oppression