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    • A Message to Our Clients

    To our clients, We know that the events of Wednesday, January 6th, were in some ways far more troubling for… MORE

    Weekly Wins Round-up: December 2020

    Dear HIAS PA Supporter, This last month of 2020 was one of reflection and of hope. Surrounded by my immediate… MORE

    U.S. Congress Extends DED Program for Liberian Immigrants

    The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) program has been extended for one year, to 2021. LRIF provides a pathway for… MORE

    HIAS Pennsylvania’s 2021 Wish List for Immigrants in Pennsylvania

    A new year, new administration, and three key proposals will bring new hope for immigrants in Greater Philadelphia December 28,… MORE

    Predictions for nonprofits 2021 – Generocity

    “I think the wildest dream is fundamentally changing the way we operate, […] Where we invest in real policy change… MORE

    Animation art program for refugee and immigrant children is on pause until a new sponsor steps up

    “Klementina used her artistic skills to inspire our kids to express themselves in ways they had never done before,” said… MORE

    WANTED: ICE

        Last month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement billboards popped up around Pennsylvania featuring pictures of immigrants who had recently… MORE

    Weekly Wins Round-up: November 2020

    Last week, in the midst of the global pandemic and increasingly harsh barriers to immigration, we gave thanks. Thanks for… MORE

    HIAS PA Clients Celebrate Thanksgiving Virtually – Jewish Exponent

    https://www.jewishexponent.com/2020/11/29/hias-pa-clients-celebrate-thanksgiving-virtually/ “Whether or not you are Jewish, or an immigrant, we have all been strangers once and, therefore, know deep… MORE

    Under Trump, hundreds of small changes in immigration rules have had a huge impact

    “U visa rejections came without warning, and the reasons seemed absurd, said Vleidmy Velarde, who supervises the agency’s Immigrant Victims… MORE