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In response to the tragedy in Pittsburgh today, HIAS, the global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees, issued the following statement:
“There are no words to express how devastated we are by the events in Pittsburgh this morning. This loss is our loss, and our thoughts are with Tree of Life Congregation, our local partner Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) of Pittsburgh, the city of Pittsburgh and all those affected by this senseless act of violence. As we try to process this horrifying tragedy, we pray that the American Jewish community and the country can find healing.”
As one of the nine national refugee resettlement agencies, HIAS partners with the United States government to resettle refugees as part of the U.S. refugee admissions program. Founded in 1881 as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and freedom. Guided by Jewish values and history, HIAS rescues people whose lives are in danger for being who they are.
About HIAS
With a record high of nearly 80 million refugees and forcibly displaced people worldwide, your support is more crucial than ever.
For over a century, HIAS has been there for refugees when and where they need help most. Now working in the United States and 15 other countries, we provide vital services to refugees and asylum seekers of all faiths so they can rebuild their lives—over 1.4 million in 2020. With the Jewish community beside us, we also advocate for the rights of forcibly displaced people globally. Over our expansive history and with your partnership, we’ve confronted—and overcome—formidable challenges facing refugees.
There have never been more people seeking safety and so few places willing to protect and welcome them. Refugees deserve a world in which they find welcome, safety, and opportunity. With your support, we can create it.
Refugees Making a Difference. Watch more from HIAS.
