Late 1880s
HIAS has helped millions of refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people rebuild their lives in the United States over the course of more than a century. While the context has changed, our priority has remained the same: to provide welcome and compassion to newcomers in a moment of transition.
Since the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) began, HIAS has helped refugees begin a new chapter in their lives after fleeing violence and persecution. Working through our network of resettlement partners across the country, HIAS welcomes resettled refugees, asylum seekers, and other displaced people. We provide initial resettlement services, housing assistance, employment training and career development, social integration and services, and legal support.
Despite the Trump Administration’s devastating attacks on refugee resettlement, the asylum system, and immigration in general, HIAS is still providing humanitarian assistance to newcomers in the U.S. With the Jewish community behind us, we advocate for the rights of all refugees and immigrants and deliver vital support through protection services, mental health care, and economic empowerment.
