HIAS Pennsylvania

08/12/2026

Protect your loved ones during uncertain times.

Webinar: Family Preparedness for Immigrant Families in Pennsylvania (In English)

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KU1TcIghQdGuwiXdwgY5cQ #/registration
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💻 Free Virtual Webinar - Zoom
📆 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕕 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Topics we will cover
• Creating a plan for your children
• Creating a financial preparedness plan
• Finding trustworthy legal help in Pennsylvania

This presentation is intended to provide general information and practical resources to help immigrant families prepare for unexpected situations.

08/10/2026

🎙️A critical conversation you won’t want to miss. Listen to the episode at https://www.audacy.com/podcast/bridging-philly-d2cd1 or search for Bridging Philadelphia on any podcast player.

HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, recently joined KYW Newsradio’s program, Bridging Philadelphia, hosted by Racquel Williams, to discuss the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants.

Also joining the conversation were Sarah H. Paoletti, Director of the Transnational Legal Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law, and Rev. Dr. Josephys Dafils, Founder & Executive Director of Haitian American United for Change (HAUC).

Listen online for an in-depth look at the recent Supreme Court decision allowing for the termination of TPS for Haitian immigrants, the immediate impact on their community, and resources available to help local families navigate what comes next.

08/06/2026

🎙️A critical conversation you won’t want to miss.

HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, recently joined KYW Newsradio’s program, Bridging Philadelphia, hosted by Racquel Williams, to discuss the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.

Also joining the conversation were Sarah H. Paoletti, Director of the Transnational Legal Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law, and Rev. Dr. Josephys Dafils, Founder & Executive Director of Haitian American United for Change (HAUC).

Tune into the episode this weekend an in-depth look at the recent Supreme Court decision allowing for the termination of TPS for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, the immediate impact on these communities, and resources available to help local families navigate what comes next.

📻 It will air on 103.9 FM and 1060 AM at the below times.

Saturday, August 8th | 1:30pm and 7:30pm

Sunday, August 9th | 5:30am, 1:30pm, and 7:30pm

Starting Saturday, you can also listen to the episode at https://www.audacy.com/podcast/bridging-philly-d2cd1 or search for Bridging Philadelphia on any podcast player.

07/23/2026

Family Preparedness for Immigrant Families in Pennsylvania (In Spanish)

Preparación Familiar para Familias Inmigrantes en Pensilvania (En Español)

Register / Registro: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ymeuYh0HRSazAB5n2od-iw #/registration
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💻 Free Virtual Webinar - Zoom
📆 Monday, July 27, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Topics we will cover
• Creating a plan for your children
• Creating a financial preparedness plan
• Finding trustworthy legal help in Pennsylvania

This presentation is intended to provide general information and practical resources to help immigrant families prepare for unexpected situations.
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💻 Presentación Virtual Gratuita - Zoom
📆 Lunes, 27 de julio de 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m. (hora del Este)

Temas que se abordarán
• Cómo elaborar un plan para sus hijos
• Cómo elaborar un plan de preparación financiera
• Cómo encontrar ayuda legal confiable en Pensilvania

Esta presentación tiene como objetivo brindar información general y recursos prácticos para ayudar a las familias inmigrantes a prepararse ante situaciones inesperadas.

07/20/2026

A young child should not have to navigate the complex immigration system alone. But that is exactly what’s happening. The current administration is refusing to pay these children’s lawyers, even though the law provides for it and Congress has already funded it. Protect .

No lawyers means faster deportations. That is not a side effect — it's the plan.

Here’s how you can protect unaccompanied children: tinyurl.com/protect-kids

07/02/2026

HIAS Pennsylvania's office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. Our office will reopen on Monday, July 6th.

07/01/2026

"The Supreme Court upheld the principle of birthright citizenship in a ruling for the ages on Tuesday, affirming amid rancorous national debate that people born in this country are American citizens...Reaction flooded in immediately, with Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive director at HIAS Pennsylvania, the immigrant-support organization, saying the decision fell 'on the right side of history.'"

- Philadelphia Inquirer

The decision handed a key loss to President Donald Trump, who had signed an order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants.

06/30/2026

As Immigrant Heritage Month comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended one of HIAS Pennsylvania's events, made a donation, partnered with us, or helped spread the word. Each one of you made this month a meaningful celebration of immigrant communities and a powerful call for immigrant justice.

We kicked off the month with a benefit concert, Crescendo for Justice: Breaking the Silence for Immigrant Rights. Special thanks to the concert’s host, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and Jennifer Montone, Principal Horn for The Philadelphia Orchestra, conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados, and all of the incredible musicians who performed the evening’s beautiful music.

Throughout the rest of June, we held three virtual events that brought our community together to learn, connect, and take action:
- On June 5th, ARSP Executive Director Jutta Weduwen joined our webinar to commemorate the MS St. Louis.
- On June 15th, Philadelphia City Council Minority Leader Kendra Brooks and Councilmember-at-Large Rue Landau provided attendees with a deep dive into Philly’s landmark “ICE Out” legislation.
- On June 22nd, HIAS PA Managing DOJ Accredited Representative Shaloo Jose shared the latest developments affecting refugees and asylees during our webinar in honor of World Refugee Day.

Finally, thank you to our Partners in Justice, whose commitment and generosity uphold our mission of defending human rights for all immigrants, representing the true American values of liberty and justice for all.

📸courtesy of HIAS PA volunteer Tracie Van Auken

06/21/2026

In recognition of World Refugee Day, join us tomorrow for a virtual program on the latest developments affecting refugees and asylees in the United States. Cathryn Miller-Wilson, Executive Director of HIAS PA, and Shaloo Jose, Managing DOJ Accredited Representative, will discuss barriers to permanent residence for refugees and asylees seeking to apply for Green Cards, and changes that could make it more difficult for refugees and asylees to obtain and maintain employment authorization. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the program.

Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/DefendingRefugeeRights

Those Who Have Been Left Behind: Defending Refugee Rights in a Time of Exclusion will also cover the federal government’s efforts to subject refugees and asylees, who have already been vetted and granted protection in the United States, to additional security vetting and review, as well as the court challenges that have temporarily paused these efforts. The webinar will address the current administration’s recent decision to increase refugee admissions, while reserving those slots exclusively for white South Africans--who do not meet the legal definition of a refugee.

As we mark World Refugee Day, we invite advocates, community members, and our immigrant, refugee, and asylee neighbors to learn more about these developments and what they mean in the ongoing fight for justice.

This program is the final event in HIAS Pennsylvania’s Immigrant Heritage Month series.

06/18/2026

HIAS Pennsylvania will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth marks the day that the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their emancipation. News of their freedom did not reach them until years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

Tomorrow, we celebrate their liberation and resilience and honor the legacy of those who fought so long for justice. As we commemorate this historic day, we also must acknowledge that the pursuit of justice remains unfinished for many, and recommit to working together to build a future where everyone can live freely and with dignity.