Refugees and immigrants are impacted by federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures every single day.
Advocate for Ukrainians
As of today, 2 million people have been forced to flee Ukraine because of Russia’s invasion.
Advocate for Afghan Refugees
The US government must waive fees and provide work authorization and public benefits to ALL refugees arriving from Afghanistan.
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.
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.
Advocacy Call/Letter Scripts
Contact your legislators and advocate for just immigration policies using our call and letter scripts.
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Announcing: FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES hosted by the Pennsylvania Citizenship Action Network (PCAN)!![]()
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District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund will host a VIRTUAL citizenship class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am-11:30am starting January 24, 2023.![]()
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There will be an In-Person Information Session on Tuesday January 10th at 10am @ District 1199C, 100 S. Broad Street, Phila, PA 19110.![]()
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Students must register for the class by January 13th. Register now at 1199ctraining.org/citizenship![]()
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If you have problems registering online for this class, you can contact Patty Miele, ESL program coordinator at District 1199C at pmiele@1199ctraining.org / 267-571-5550. For questions about the PCAN program and/or future classes, contact Mary Clark, PCAN Coordinator at HIAS Pennsylvania at mclark@hiaspa.org / 215-832-0912.![]()
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All classes are free of charge. To enroll in the class, students must speak basic English and have a green card. Space is limited and students may not enroll in more than one PCAN #citizenship class at a time.![]()
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#CitizenshipClass #immigrant #immigrants #GreenCard #GreenCards #CitizenshipClasses #immigration
Are you ready to change an immigrant's life?![]()
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It's not too late to open your arms to immigrants in Greater Philadelphia!![]()
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Your gift today means that immigrants and refugees have access, year-round and for years to come, to lawyers who help them get their green cards, and to social services professionals who help them access medical care for a healthy and productive life.![]()
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A donation to an immigrant today changes a life forever.![]()
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Change an immigrant's life today!![]()
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#GivingTuesday #givingtuesday2022 #donate #donatetoday
Whether they arrive by bus from our southern border, or come to us after being airlifted out of a treacherous country during a crisis, the most vulnerable immigrants and refugees need care and support when they first arrive in Philadelphia.![]()
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Your Giving Tuesday donation today means immigrants get immediate help to fulfill their most urgent needs now, and ongoing legal representation and social services support moving forward.![]()
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*Your immigrant neighbors need your help today to find a safe home and a warm welcome in Philadelphia.*![]()
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Your donation today means that, no matter where they come from or how they get here, immigrants and refugees are immediately met with a hot meal, a warm bed to sleep in after their long journey, open arms, and a lawyer to take on their case.![]()
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TODAY on 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 like Cristina*—pictured here sharing a Thanksgiving meal at our Thankful Together event last Sunday—begin new lives here in Pennsylvania!![]()
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Join Congregation Kol Ami, Elkins Park, PA *TONIGHT, November 29th, at 7PM* for their discussion with HIAS PA's Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson!CALENDAR ALERT: Welcoming the Stranger![]()
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Join us tomorrow evening, November 29, at 7 p.m. on Zoom as we hear from HIAS Pennsylvania Executive Director Cathryn Miller-Wilson, Esq. about how we can help support refugees. Rabbi Leah Rachel Berkowitz will talk about the Jewish imperative to welcome the stranger. ![]()
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This is a free event. We encourage donations to HIAS at hiaspa.org. ![]()
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To get the Zoom link, please email: nat.dyen@gmail.com
