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22 hours ago

HIAS Pennsylvania
It's a scorcher out there!As the weather is getting warmer and summer is rapidly approaching, HIAS PA is in need of box fans for our clients.Fans can be purchased from our Target registry and shipped directly to us or purchased from another location and shipped to our office.Target Registry: www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=a288d83a-8941-11eb-a5ee-610070ece65f&mibextid=...You can also email us at community@hiaspa.org and we will provide detailed instructions on where and when fans can be dropped off.Find out more about how to donate in-kind items at hiaspa.org/in-kind ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

HIAS Pennsylvania
HIAS PA will close at 1PM on Friday, May 26th, and remain closed on Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day weekend. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th, at 9AM. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

HIAS Pennsylvania
Calling all families who care about immigrants!What does it mean to be turned away?Join HIAS PA on Sunday, June 4th, at 2PM, in Washington Square Park* for a Family Advocacy Picnic commemorating the tragedy of the passengers on the MS St. Louis who were turned away from the US and sent back to Nazi Europe, resulting in many lives lost.Young advocates will learn about what happens when immigrants are turned away from safety, and then we will take action! Children will learn how they can advocate for immigrants and have the opportunity to write postcards to President Biden and other lawmakers in support of immigrant families.Snacks will be provided!*Rain or shine! In the case of inclement weather, the event will take place inside HIAS Pennsylvania's offices at 600 Chestnut Street.Learn more at: hiaspa.org/event/advocacy-picnic-2 ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

HIAS Pennsylvania
As the weather is getting warmer and summer is rapidly approaching, HIAS PA is in need of box fans for our clients.NOTE: We are only able to accept new fans - find our UPDATED Target registry link below.Fans can be purchased from our Target registry and shipped directly to us or purchased from another location and shipped to our office.UPDATED Target registry: www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/hiaspa-refugee-needsYou can also email us at community@hiaspa.org and we will provide detailed instructions on where they can be dropped off.Find out more about how to donate in-kind items at hiaspa.org/in-kind ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

HIAS Pennsylvania
Do you have an extra set of dishes you aren't using? Know someone who is moving or downsizing?HIAS PA is in need of gently used sets of dishes for our newly arriving refugees. *We are welcoming nearly 100 people in April and May alone.*To donate, please email community@hiaspa.org, and we will provide detailed instructions on where to drop them off. ... See MoreSee Less
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TONIGHT (4/20) - Join us ONLINE at the 2023 Golden Door Awards!

Join us ONLINE at 6:45PM TONIGHT, Thursday, April 20th, for HIAS PA's 2023 Golden Door Awards: United for Immigrants!

Happy Passover from HIAS Pennsylvania!HIAS PA is closed in observance of the Jewish holiday of Passover

HIAS Pennsylvania will be closed in observance of the Jewish holiday of Passover from 1PM on Wednesday, April 5th through Friday, April 7th, and on Wednesday, April 12th and Thursday, April 13th.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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/

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!

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.

Join us for Thankful TogetherWatch performances from cultural groups and immigrants from around Philadelphia.
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.

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.