HIAS was started to help Jewish refugees and now helps immigrants from every country. - - Donna Poisl
Post and Courier Staff report
The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society was started in the U.S. in 1881 to help persecuted and oppressed Jews around the world find refuge. Over the years, the group has assisted more than 4.5 million people.
In recent years, the number of Jewish refugees has diminished, so HIAS has widened its reach, aiding immigrants of all backgrounds, especially the U.S.'s undocumented Hispanic population. The group is calling for federal-level reform of the immigration system and a compassionate and proportionate response to people disparagingly called "illegals."
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