HIAS Launches National Center for Refugee, Immigration and Integration Services

This new center for refugees and immigrants will help newcomers resettle in this country. - - Donna Poisl

Posted by Genever McBain

HIAS, the international migration agency of the American Jewish community, today launched the HIAS National Center for Refugee, Immigration and Integration Services (the "Center"). The Center, which will operate on a national level to assist and engage local organizations and Jewish communities that serve newcomers, is a testament to HIAS’ ongoing commitment to provide essential resettlement services to refugees and immigrants. It was introduced at the HIAS 2010 National Refugee Services Conference, an annual gathering of HIAS’ resettlement partners and affiliates from across the country, held this year in San Diego.

"Embedded deeply in our Jewish values is the duty to aid vulnerable individuals and communities," said Gideon Aronoff, President and CEO of HIAS. "The new HIAS Center will help local groups around the U.S. provide compassionate and welcoming environments for newcomers.
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