HIAS Pennsylvania

HIAS Pennsylvania has been providing legal and social services to #immigrants and #refugees since 1882. Follow us for the most recent updates in changes in immigration law and to learn more about immigrants and refugees in the #Philadelphia area.

Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek! Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers for dedicating your time & talents to helping our newest neighbors. Our work would not be possible without you. If you are interested in volunteering for HIAS PA, please visit hiaspa.org/get-involved/v….

As Jews commemorate their ancestors' journey from slavery to freedom, help our clients make the journey from persecution to safety tinyurl.com/HIASPA-Passove… HIAS PA Holiday Office Schedule in observance of #Passover: Closing at 1PM: 4/22 Closed all day: 4/23, 4/24, 4/29, 4/30

Today is the last day to register for the Golden Door Awards! Register now or sponsor a client’s ticket: hiaspa.org/event/2024gold… Every ticket & sponsorship helps us serve low income immigrants as they build new lives in our community. #goldendoorawards2024 #SupportImmigrants

Last chance to register for the Golden Door Awards! Registration will close on Monday, 4/1. hiaspa.org/event/2024gold… Join us on April 18th to celebrate three leaders who support Philadelphia’s immigrant community in extraordinary ways. #GoldenDoorAwards2024 #SupportImmigrants

There are 6 days left to register for the Golden Door Awards! Registration will close on 4/1. hiaspa.org/event/2024gold… Join us in celebrating leaders who support immigrants in extraordinary ways, including St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. #GoldenDoorAwards2024 #SupportImmigrants

11 days left to register for the Golden Door Awards! Join us in celebrating leaders who support Philadelphia’s immigrant community in extraordinary ways, including Rev. Zoe Cassell. hiaspa.org/event/2024gold… #SupportImmigrants #2024GoldenDoorAwards

We are excited to announce the Pennsylvania Citizenship Action Network’s next round of citizenship classes! One will be held in Montgomery County, starting 4/4. The other will be held in NE Philadelphia, starting 4/5. Questions about either class? Email mclark@hiaspa.org.

@troutmanpepper understands the importance of legal representation for low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. HIAS PA is proud to honor Troutman at our 2024 Golden Door Awards for their pro bono services provided to our clients. Join us: hiaspa.org/event/2024gold…

Registration is now open for our 2024 Golden Door Awards! The event will be held on Thursday, April 18th. Your support helps us serve low-income immigrants from all over the world as they build new lives in our community. Learn more & register here: hiaspa.org/event/2024gold…

There is still time to apply for citizenship if you want to vote in the November Presidential Election! **In PA, you must be a U.S. citizen by October 5th to be eligible to vote in November.** Call HIAS Pennsylvania now at 215-832-0900 to begin the process. #Election2024

Celebrate World Day of Social Justice! Join us in working to create a more just and equitable society by addressing the critical issues facing people worldwide. Let’s amplify the voices of the voiceless and advocate for meaningful change. #WorldDayofSocialJustice

Save the Date! HIAS Pennsylvania’s 2024 Golden Door Awards will be held on April 18, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Sponsorship and ticket information will be announced in the coming weeks.

In the Philadelphia Bar Reporter, HIAS PA's Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, discusses Philadelphia’s ban on “medical deportation” and the reasons why other cities should ban the unethical practice. #supportimmigrants #medicaldeportation philadelphiabar.org/?pg=ThePhilade…

We are excited to announce the Pennsylvania Citizenship Action Network’s next round of citizenship classes! One will be held online starting 2/5, and the other will be held in-person starting 2/24. More details can be found on the flyers. Questions? Email mclark@hiaspa.org.

The recording of our #MLKDay advocacy program is now available to watch. This virtual Ask Me Anything program about asylum seekers included a panel discussion, followed by a letter writing campaign supporting asylum seekers. youtu.be/MMm5OZKNmuQ?si… #SaveAsylum #SupportImmigrants

HIAS Pennsylvania’s office will be closed on Friday, January 19th, due to the forecasted winter storm. Stay safe and warm.

With staffing crises in every industry and Baby Boomers retiring, America needs more working-age people. In @thephilacitizen, HIAS PA's Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, shares how the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act would help. tinyurl.com/Commentary-Hir…

Our virtual Ask Me Anything program on Asylum Seekers is tomorrow. Please join us from 11AM – 1PM EDT to hear from an asylee client, a psychiatrist, & an attorney about the experiences of asylum seekers. #SaveAsylum #SupportImmigrants Register: tinyurl.com/HIASPA-MLK-AMA

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 12PM ET, there will be a rally in Washington, D.C. to demand that senators reject proposals that would strip away asylum protections. Please consider attending the rally to #SaveAsylum and #SupportImmigrants. RSVP here: act.nilc.org/page/61627/sub…

The interfaith movement, Zones of Peace, recognizes organizations that work to create a Philadelphia region free from fear, filled with respect, and marked by deeds of kindness.

Thank you for supporting our peacemaking work in 2023. Because of you, HIAS PA was recognized for its work with two awards last year. We hope that you will join us in helping our new neighbors build peaceful and happy lives in our community in 2024. hiaspa.org/donate