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Tell Congress to Support the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act

There is no good reason for preventing asylum seekers in the United States from contributing their much-needed skills to the… MORE

“Now I am Free”: A Gay Ugandan Builds Community in the U.S.

  “My first impression [of Philadelphia] was, now I am free. No one is going to start pointing fingers at… MORE

Weekly Wins Round-up: June 2023

Dear Friend, We had a busy month celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month with you at our Family Advocacy Picnic, and at the United… MORE

WHYY – World Refugee Day

Cocktail Tasting, High Prices at the Jersey Shore, World Refugee Day

Employment Information for Employers

HIAS PA matches employers’ hiring needs in the Philadelphia area with job seekers who are eager to start new opportunities…. MORE

Synagogues Continue Aiding Afghan Refugees Two Years After Taliban Takeover

In recent years, HIAS PA has increased outreach to faith organizations to bolster volunteer resettlement efforts. Afghan refugees are still… MORE

Weekly Wins Round-up: May 2023

Dear Friend, As we step into both Immigrant Heritage Month and Pride Month this June, our hearts are with the… MORE

Sold Out – United for Immigrants: A Benefit Concert for HIAS Pennsylvania

Thank you to the wonderful musicians who donated their time! June 21, 2023 6PM – 7:30PM Philadelphia Ethical Society Program… MORE

Welcoming Fund continues raising money as more migrant buses arrive

Welcoming Fund continues raising money as more migrant buses arrive

Philadelphia receives its 20th bus of asylum seekers since last November

“[HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn] Miller-Wilson says she isn’t worried about the number of migrants. Rather, the real problem is… MORE