Topic: Volunteers

Oct 3, 2022

Since April 2022, tens of thousands of asylum seekers and migrants have been sent from Texas and Arizona to Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. HIAS staff involved in the local and national response explain the situation and what HIAS is doing to help.

Jul 19, 2022

Mexican volunteers from HIAS partner organization, CADENA, are helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

Dec 21, 2021

When a Tulsa synagogue approached HIAS to become a resettlement partner, it didn’t make immediate sense. But this inclusive, non-denominational Tulsa community works differently from most synagogue congregations.

Apr 19, 2021

Twenty years ago Inna Zubashko came to the U.S. from Ukraine. HIAS gave Inna the time and the tools to learn English and prepare for entering the workforce. Now she's giving back.

Aug 26, 2020

HIAS volunteers help with everything refugees and refugee seekers need to live stable lives, from providing for basic needs to career mentorship and English tutoring.

Jun 9, 2020

More than 1,700 volunteers help HIAS clients get the services they need to thrive in the United States.

Jul 15, 2019

The people who help HIAS to function at its best are the people who give: of their time, their skills, and their hard work.

May 30, 2019

The recent Jews for Refugees Assembly in Salt Lake City helped people to learn more about refugee issues in their local area and to raise their voice together as part of the broader American Jewish movement for refugees.

Apr 25, 2019

Radha Carollo, a Girl Scout, has helped refugees in many ways--and she wants you to do the same.

Mar 22, 2019

...“and really, every person I’ve been connected with through HIAS has been wonderful, open, and eager to learn.”   Neal said he’s seen students improving their ability to use what...