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    • In The News: Refugee Thanksgiving Celebration

    Last Sunday (11/18), HIAS PA hosted its annual Refugee Thanksgiving Celebration, welcoming dozens of refugees to their first Thanksgiving. Discover… MORE

    ACTION ALERT: Advocate to ensure the Refugee Program is not dismantled

    Call to Action The Administration just announced that they will only allow up to 30,000 refugees in the coming year. As friends… MORE

    In the News: Agencies Plead for Greater Admission of Refugees

    “Refugees are assets,” said Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive director of HIAS PA. “They are investments in our economy. And in our… MORE

    Stop the Administration from Dismantling the Refugee Resettlement Program

    “…I would not be surprised if we just don’t have this program anymore,” —Jennifer Quigley, an advocacy strategist for refugee… MORE

    How You Can Help Detained And Separated Immigrant Families In And Around Pennsylvania

    1) Make your voice heard: Call your members of Congress at (202) 224-3121 and demand an end to family separation… MORE

    In the News: In Sessions’ asylum ruling, a court system unlike others

    “This week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions told immigration judges they could no longer grant asylum to most migrants who come… MORE

    In the News: Pa. aid society honors young immigrant author for courage, determination

    Author and former HIAS PA client, Liliana Vasquez, is honored at HIAS Pennsylvania’s Annual Golden Door Awards event. Read more… MORE

    6 Months since President Trump rescinded DACA: What Now?

    Today, March 5, was supposed to be a deadline for Congress. Today was supposed to be the day that the… MORE

    At Reading Terminal Market, cultures come together more than anywhere else in the city

    Read more about HIAS Pennsylvania’s program where people from different cultures break bread and form friendships here.

    Syrian refugees meet their Lower Northeast Neighbors at Reading Terminal Market

    https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/Syrian-refugees-meet-their-Lower-Northeast-neighbors-at-Reading-Terminal-Market.html Neighbors come together to break bread. Read more here.