Topic: Taking Action

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May 25, 2022

New Welcome Circles Will Support Ukrainians

May 25, 2022

New Welcome Circles Will Support Ukrainians Experts from HIAS and JFNA explained how individuals and communities can welcome those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The May 23 webinar, “Welcome in Action: Jewish Community Support for Ukrainian Newcomers” also previewed the upcoming launch of HIAS Welcome Circles for Ukrainians.

Mar 24, 2022

From Royals to Girl Scouts, Supporters Pitch in on Ukraine Crisis

Mar 24, 2022

From Royals to Girl Scouts, Supporters Pitch in on Ukraine Crisis In the month following the invasion of Ukraine, HIAS has seen major support from individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners, including a gift from The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and a $10 million grant from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett.

Oct 20, 2020

Action Call: Election 2020

Oct 20, 2020

Action Call: Election 2020 The future of refugee resettlement and asylum hinge on the positions of the leaders we elect in November.

Oct 1, 2020

Casting Off Sins at an ICE Detention Center

Oct 1, 2020

Casting Off Sins at an ICE Detention Center Protesting human rights abuses at the Irwin Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia.

Apr 14, 2020

Things to Know About Refugees and COVID-19

Apr 14, 2020

Things to Know About Refugees and COVID-19 Some important things to keep in mind about refugees and COVID-19.

Oct 16, 2019

Waiting for Refugees Who Are Not Coming

Oct 16, 2019

Waiting for Refugees Who Are Not Coming Activists gathered at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport this morning to “welcome” refugees who will not arrive in the U.S. during the next year because of the Trump administration’s historically low refugee admissions ceiling.

Jul 15, 2019

Selling Lemonade to Help “People Who Don’t Have Anything”

Jul 15, 2019

Selling Lemonade to Help “People Who Don’t Have Anything” After reading a children's book about a family of mice who are forced to leave their home, 4 ½ year old Liv Bridges-Limon, asked if the same thing ever happens to people. Her father Bryan explained that refugees, asylum seekers and homeless people sometimes receive help from others, which gave Liv an idea.

Oct 24, 2018

American Jews Stand Up for Refugees on National Refugee Shabbat

Oct 24, 2018

American Jews Stand Up for Refugees on National Refugee Shabbat This past Shabbat, the growing Jewish movement for refugees was strongly evident in hundreds of communities across the country.

Jun 27, 2018

Activists Protest Supreme Court Muslim Ban Decision

Jun 27, 2018

Activists Protest Supreme Court Muslim Ban Decision In the streets, in places of worship, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill, HIAS and our partners are fighting to uphold America’s legacy of welcome.

Jun 22, 2018

For World Refugee Day, HIAS and Partners Spread Welcome

Jun 22, 2018

For World Refugee Day, HIAS and Partners Spread Welcome “Our shared immigrant and refugee experiences, and teachings to ‘welcoming the stranger,’ has helped to build this large and engaged constituency."

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