HIAS supporters gather outside a courthouse in Seattle to celebrate the court ruling that blocked the Trump administration’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The decision came in the lawsuit Pacito vs. Trump, in which HIAS was a plaintiff, alongside several other resettlement agencies and individuals directly impacted by the suspension. February 25, 2025 (Zhanna Veyts/HIAS).
People often turn to their congregations to respond as a community to humanitarian crises. We welcome gifts of support from your community, whether you are moved by a particular crisis or an annual giving cycle. The Jewish community has provided financial support to HIAS for over a century; today, that support helps us serve refugees where our help is needed most around the world. We provide vital services to refugees and asylum seekers and advocate for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives. Contact development@hias.org for more information on the options below.
Crisis Response
When crises strike, people often trust their congregations to determine the best recipient for their giving. We welcome congregations to organize donation campaigns, and the funds collected can be given in the name of the whole community.
Annual Giving and Giving Circles
Social action committees and giving circles provide a wonderful way to build community while doing good. HIAS welcomes being considered for a gift as part of any community or annual giving processes your congregation may have.
Life Cycle Events and B’nai Mitzvah Projects
Major milestones can be a meaningful opportunity to share your commitment to helping refugees. Synagogues are the most effective drivers for building that culture of commitment and giving in a time of celebration. We welcome donations to HIAS as part of weddings, baby namings, or other milestones in your community, and we offer comprehensive guides for b’nai mitzvah projects – a curriculum for educators and a self-contained guide for parents and students.
Please reach out to educator@hias.org for additional guidance.
Planned Giving
If you know of a community member who would be interested in including HIAS in their estate plans, we welcome an introduction to those individuals to determine ways of giving that meet their needs. Please visit the HIAS Foundation site for more information.
Individual Giving
If you would like to make a donation as an individual, please click here.
Together, we can help create a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity.
Your gift will help us provide vital services to refugees and asylum seekers and advocate for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.