by Allie Reefer | Jun 18, 2021 | WRD2021
We’re sharing some ways that you can support local organizations that work with refugees and immigrants in our region. Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) JFCS is one of the two refugee resettlement agencies in Pittsburgh. Through our national partner,...
by Allie Reefer | Jun 18, 2021 | WRD2021
We’re sharing some ways you can advocate for refugee and immigrants in honor of World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month. Asylum Title 42 allows government officials to immediately expel migrants seeking asylum in the US. Although individuals have a legal...
by Allie Reefer | Jun 18, 2021 | WRD2021
Nestled between South Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Russia lies the country of Uzbekistan, the home country of one of JFCS’s employees, Oydinoy Nazarova. After her husband was selected for the Diversity Visa Program (commonly known as the green card lottery) in...
by Allie Reefer | Jun 18, 2021 | WRD2021
World Refugee Day Pittsburgh 2021 Kickoff! JFCS’s Leslie Aizenman & AJAPO’s Yinka Aganga-Williams Welcome to Pittsburgh’s 2021 World Refugee Day celebration! This year we’re sharing stories of local refugee and immigrant neighbors about...
by Allie Reefer | Jun 18, 2021 | WRD2021
Learn more about the three sisters who are behind the artisan craft business You Can Call Me YOKO. Find them in our marketplace and see their work in the gallery below! What do you make? We sell handmade jewelry, made in Pittsburgh by Venezuelan hands 🙂 Story: After...
by Allie Reefer | Jun 18, 2021 | WRD2021
Learn a little bit about Mina Aldoori, artist from Iraq. Check out her work in our marketplace and see some examples in the gallery below! Hi everyone, my name is Mina Aldoori. I was born and raised in Iraq, I moved to the United States in 2010. Art has been part of...
