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Dec 13, 2016

Boscoe Finds Safety and Self-Expression in Seattle

With the same level of determination he applied to his journey to the U.S., Boscoe refuses to let his circumstances determine his future—giving up is simply not an option. “I am so appreciative of the help I received from everyone here, but it is up to me to make sure I move forward,” Boscoe said.

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Dec 8, 2016

Fordham Pie Contest Raises Funds and Awareness for Syrian Refugees

Step one: Buy a pie.​ Step two: Throw the pie at a professor or fellow student. Step three: Help Refugees.

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Dec 6, 2016

LISTEN: HIAS December Briefing Call

HIAS held a briefing call for supporters on Tuesday, December 6 on the “big changes” to both policy and the environment of welcome in the United States as we prepare for a Trump administration. Click to listen to a full recording.

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Dec 5, 2016

AmeriCorps Volunteers Turn Their Attention Toward Refugees

AmeriCorps Volunteers Turn Their Attention Toward Refugees By Gabe Cahn, HIAS.org Dec 05, 2016 Saba Al Tameemi came to Washington state with her husband and two children in October 2015. Just two months later, the 35-year-old Iraqi with a master’s degree in English and American Literature from the University of Baghdad began helping other newly […]

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Dec 1, 2016

After War, and Waiting, Syrian Refugees Find Welcome in Buffalo

The middle-aged man sat quietly in a nondescript refugee center conference room. On the table before him lay a hand-drawn illustration, a colorful, heartfelt expression of thanks to those who had helped his family reach safety after years of tragedy and trauma.

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Nov 29, 2016

Teens Win Status With Legal Help From HIAS: “It Feels Good to Live Without Fear”

Nerea, Oliver, and Eduardo have experienced more violence than any child should. In Honduras, they were stalked by MS13, a notorious street gang, and moved into their aunt and uncle’s home in a neighboring city in an effort to escape. But that was just the start.

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Nov 22, 2016

Across the US, Refugees Celebrate Their First Thanksgiving

Across the country, refugees have already begun to gather for Thanksgiving celebrations in the U.S. communities that have welcomed them. Celebrations from Philadelphia to San Diego let refugees and volunteers share the food, and the spirit, of the upcoming holiday.

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Nov 22, 2016

From Brooklyn to the Bronx, a Manhattan Synagogue Spreads Welcome on Thanksgiving

Early Sunday morning, Charlie Blank and Jenn Corker set off to meet a family of Afghan refugees. A halal turkey sat in a cooler on the back seat. Blank and Corker are members of East End Temple, a Reform Jewish congregation in Manhattan that has been working with HIAS to find ways to support and advocate for refugees.

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Nov 21, 2016

Attorneys Volunteer to Protect Asylum Seekers

Recognizing the growing demand for assistance navigating the tedious legal process tied to securing asylum status in the U.S., HIAS recently launched a pro bono training program for attorneys to volunteer their services.

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Nov 17, 2016

How One Refugee Family in Ecuador Turned Cheese Into Business Success

Rather than being intimidated by the economic crisis in her adopted city, María Eugenia took the initiative to start her own business. She makes and sells a traditional cheese called queso amasado. You can now buy her products in three Ecuadorian cities.

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