Philadelphia Organizations
Assisting
Immigrants / Refugees / Evacuees
HIAS-PA (https://hiaspa.org/) click here
This organization has a long history of supporting refugee and immigrant peoples, starting as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS). They have a wide variety of volunteer positions available, and you can check their website. Donations are accepted on the website.
Types of opportunities:
Administrative, Programming, Appointment Accompaniment, Childcare , Volunteer Team, Citizenship Tutor, Delivery Driver, ESL Tutor, Home Set-Up Team, Job Search Mentor, Philly Neighbor, Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping
To do direct volunteer work, you have to go through an orientation (1.5 hours online) held monthly. To do direct service with clients you have to get background checks. Orientations occur the beginning of each month. Click here
Nationalities Services Center (Philadelphia) https://nscphila.org/ click here
NSC has run ESL classes and provided a wide variety of services to the highly diverse community in Philadelphia for one hundred years. They offer programs and many ways to give, including buying gift cards for groceries and other supplies.
Monetary donations, new and used goods and clothing
Click here to purchase household and health items that are currently in need on the HIAS registry at Target stores. https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=a288d83a-8941-11eb-a5ee-610070ece65f&type=CHARITY
Click here for Cradles to Crayons that support families of all backgrounds backgrounds https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia/
Click here for guidelines from HIAS-PA and NSC and their partner organizations,
Donations (clothing and furniture)
https://hiaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HIAS-PA-Alternative-Donation-Destinations-_-2019.pdf
Click here information about donating goods to NSC, including partnership programs: https://nscphila.org/donate-goods
Click here to go to PYM links for
FCNL Article – Fours Ways to Stand in Solidarity
AFSC Action Alert – Assist Afghan People
Afghanistan Response – A Collection of Resources
Protecting Afghan Refugees at Risk – CWS Article
Top 5 Ways to Support Afghans Seeking Refuge – Open Google Doc
FAQ on Afghans Seeking Refuge – Open Google Doc
Ecumenical Declaration: Expand Welcome
Take Action – A Letter
How to Help – Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Local to Philadelphia Area Relief Efforts
Help Offset the Cost of Applications – HIAS Donation Page
How to Help Afghan Refugees – Philadelphia Inquirer
Resources for Immigrants and Refugees – City of Philadelphia
Refugee Resettlement – Nationalities Services Center
How to Help – HIAS Pennsylvania