ATTENTION: Due to increasing immigration enforcement activity, JFCS has compiled resources and created videos to help immigrant communities learn valuable tips for potential interactions with ICE or border patrol, as well as guidance on how to use the ReadyNow! app. Find the videos in multiple languages here and the resources here.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the reduction of the maximum validity period for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for several categories of noncitizens. To learn more, click here.

Learn about business owners Thripho Za Htwe and Alex William, who run and make items for Phoza Handmade. Find them on our marketplace and see some examples of their products below!

What do you make?

We make jewelry with thread and small beads (me) and with cord/twine in macrame (my husband Alex). We like everything handmade and this type of jewelry is like our traditional jewelry, handmade too.

Does Pittsburgh make you feel welcome? Tell us more about it if you can.

First day, we are so nervous, but now we so feel happy to live here.