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    • From Abuse to Self-Sufficiency: An Indonesian Woman’s Path to Independence

    Merie has seen more than her share of struggles, but her strength and tenacity are what bring us to highlight… MORE

    In The News: HIAS PA Know Your Rights Coordinator Discusses Collaboration

    Gerardo Castillo Jimenez, HIAS PA’s Know Your Rights Coordinator, discusses the “PA is Ready!” collaboration with Project Libertad – an… MORE

    In The News: How misinformation and fear keep Philly immigrants from accessing public benefits

    Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive director of HIAS PA, and other local experts clarify the degree to which benefits are actually available to immigrants… MORE

    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

    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

    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    6 Months since President Trump rescinded DACA: What Now?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.