Topic: Economic Advancement Fund

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Jul 27, 2026

Deep Dive: The Economic Impact of Refugee Resettlement

Ricxia (left), a Venezuelan refugee and HIAS Economic Advancement Fund program participant, delivers packages to her clients as part of her business Carga Skyhaul in Florida in 2025 (HIAS). Refugees and immigrants contribute more to the U.S. economy than they consume, drive innovation, and fill labor gaps in crucial industries.

Ricxia (left), a Venezuelan refugee and HIAS Economic Advancement Fund program participant, delivers packages to her clients as part of her business Carga Skyhaul in Florida in 2025 (HIAS).

Mar 16, 2026

HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) 

HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)  HIAS Economic Advancement Fund has been officially certified as a Community Development Financial Institution, recognizing a commitment to expanding access to capital for refugee entrepreneurs.

HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) 

Dec 19, 2025

2025: Year in Review

HIAS and our partners IRAP, CWS, and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) hold a press conference following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals oral arguments in the Pacito v. Trump class action lawsuit challenging the refugee ban in Pasadena, California on September 4, 2025. (Brenda Bravo for IRAP, HIAS, CWS, and LCSNW) In 2025, record global displacement collided with a sweeping rollback of U.S. humanitarian policies. HIAS still found ways to help.

HIAS and our partners IRAP, CWS, and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) hold a press conference following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals oral arguments in the Pacito v. Trump class action lawsuit challenging the refugee ban in Pasadena, California on September 4, 2025. (Brenda Bravo for IRAP, HIAS, CWS, and LCSNW)

Oct 24, 2025

From War to Wellness: Building A New Life as a Refugee Entrepreneur

Ukrainian refugee Mila shares her journey from displacement to entrepreneurship thanks to the HIAS Economic Advancement Fund and the Gulf Coast JFCS Microenterprise Development Program. Ukrainian refugee Mila shares her journey from displacement to entrepreneurship thanks to the HIAS Economic Advancement Fund.

Ukrainian refugee Mila shares her journey from displacement to entrepreneurship thanks to the HIAS Economic Advancement Fund and the Gulf Coast JFCS Microenterprise Development Program.

Sep 2, 2025

Triumphing Over Adversity, a Refugee Entrepreneur Builds Her Business

A woman points to an object as a man stands in front of an opened trunk of a car. With assistance from HIAS' Economic Advancement Fund, Ricxia Valbuena, a refugee entrepreneur, has grown her package delivery business.

A woman points to an object as a man stands in front of an opened trunk of a car.

Dec 23, 2024

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah This time of the year we turn to stories of hope for every night of the Hanukkah holiday. We hope you are inspired when you read these stories.

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah

Dec 20, 2024

Generous Grants Help Refugee Businesses Thrive in the U.S.

Generous Grants Help Refugee Businesses Thrive in the U.S. HIAS EAF collaborated with The Braun Foundation to provide $54,000 in grants that supported growth & hurricane recovery for 11 refugee entrepreneurs.

Generous Grants Help Refugee Businesses Thrive in the U.S.

May 15, 2024

How the Economic Advancement Fund Helps Refugee Entrepreneurs

Phillip Bailey An interview with Phillip Bailey, inaugural director of HIAS' Economic Advancement Fund.

Phillip Bailey

May 15, 2024

New HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Helps Refugees Start Businesses  

New HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Helps Refugees Start Businesses   The new fund provides refugee entrepreneurs with financial products and services that promote opportunity and well-being.

New HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Helps Refugees Start Businesses