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Interested in helping newcomers to the U.S. secure affordable housing? A new collaborative effort between Refugee Housing Solutions and Marriott International allows Bonvoy members to donate their points, which are converted into cash donations to help resettlement agencies secure temporary housing for refugees. Learn more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/ePQgPZsH

Six years ago today, 11 people were murdered in Pittsburgh — the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the U.S. The attack was inspired by the Great Replacement Theory, the antisemitic conspiracy theory that falsely claims Jews are orchestrating the deliberate replacement of white Americans with non-white immigrants and people of color. Today, the Great Replacement Theory is still being shared from some of the largest political stages in the country to blame and scapegoat both Jews and immigrants in advance of the election. We were targeted for what we believe in and work for: connection, togetherness, and solidarity. And we know that these are the values that will keep all of us — Jews and non-Jews — safe in our shared future. May the lives of those lost be for the brightest blessing ❤️🩹

500+ Jewish clergy agree: it's time for real action and real solutions. In an election season defined by xenophobia, fear, and lies, we stand firmly in solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers and advocate for their rights and safety. This looks like: 👉 Investing in our asylum system by increasing staffing 👉Repealing harmful policies that deny the right to asylum 👉Quicker access to work permits for people seeking asylum in the U.S. 👉Extending and reauthorizing the Lautenberg Amendment to allow religious minorities to reunite with their loved ones, and more Read our full letter: https://lnkd.in/evXTngbu

South Africa is a host country to around 250,000 refugees and asylum seekers. Displaced populations in South Africa have access to similar legal rights as South African citizens. But many struggle to exercise their rights in practice. Xenophobia is also a daily reality and growing concern for refugee communities, as is access to documentation. So what exactly is happening in South Africa right now with the refugee population and refugee rights? Our latest story breaks it down: https://lnkd.in/d7SzXYrr

Mental health care isn't one-size-fits. Here’s the different ways our teams are helping people around the world get access to mental health support so they can focus on healing. Share if you believe mental health care matters. https://lnkd.in/ehCti_Hb

More than half of the world’s population live in countries holding elections in 2024. In many of these elections is the fate of refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers, whose status has become a main topic of conversation. Swipe to learn more from colleagues around the world ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eWNceTZH

Our sukkah reminds us to find happiness in what we are blessed to have by welcoming and sharing it with others 💙 Chag Sameach from all of us at HIAS.

Lyn was just eight years old when she got off the plane in Guyana as her mother tightly gripped her hand. Everything felt different and scary for them at first — a new language, new food, a completely different culture. But this didn’t stop Lyn and her mother from wanting to learn everything about their new home. Lyn now works as the economic inclusion specialist for HIAS Guyana and dedicates her professional skills to supporting other displaced people. In fact, she was the first HIAS employee in Georgetown when the office was established four years ago. “Being able to support refugees gives me a purpose in life and I feel like this is what I need to be doing,” she shared. Read how Lyn has quickly become a local expert in entrepreneurship, skills training, and financial management for refugees: https://lnkd.in/eGEWnRCr

HIAS’ community-based mental health programs promote the well-being of those affected by crisis and conflict so they can heal and rebuild their lives.   Share if you agree that everyone deserves access to mental health care 💙 Learn more about our mental health work: https://lnkd.in/gcydrVkj

To commemorate the High Holidays this year, we asked Jewish refugees across Latin America to share part of their incredible stories and memories of the High Holidays. Read their full stories: https://lnkd.in/ejYjVsZH