Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs

Just one week away! Please join Bethany Christian Services, Catholic Social Services, HIAS Pennsylvania, Nationalities Service Center and the Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs in celebrating World Refugee Day on Thursday, June 20th at the BOK Building in South Philly! We will host an informational panel featuring individuals with professional and lived refugee experiences, followed by a showing of "The Elephants and the Grass," a documentary following the journey of a South Sudanese mother and daughter fleeing civil war. Tickets are limited! Get yours today: https://lnkd.in/e4xkm7mk

Interested in helping the Philadelphia community? Our office is hiring! Join our team as a full time Operations and Engagement Specialist. Apply here: https://bit.ly/47S8JuF

The weather is getting much colder very quickly, and we are in urgent need of winter coats for our clients, many of whom are not used to harsh winters. Please consider purchasing a coat on our seasonal Target registry. You could help one of our clients stay warm all winter. https://lnkd.in/em5hJRaV No used coats can be accepted at this time. 

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Passionate about public service? Love your community? Or just want to make Philadelphia more inclusive? 📝 Come join us at the Office of Immigrant Affairs as an Operations and Engagement Specialist ✍️ Applications are open at https://bit.ly/45WJJ3K

📣Join us tomorrow at Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard to see new digital monuments that celebrate Philadelphia's diverse history! ⭐️ #KinfolkPhilly

Attention Philadelphia’s immigrant communities: join The Office of Worker Protections and Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs for a webinar on working in the city, covering visas, deferred action, and worker protections. Register at bit.ly/Oct272023-Webinar

Hi folks! The Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs is seeking nominations for both community and city leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and impact for immigrants in the key areas of Education, Arts & Culture, Economy, Public Safety, and Health. Your recommendations are essential in honoring the dedication of organizations and leaders who most embody the values of immigrant welcoming, inclusivity, and innovation throughout the year. We invite you to submit your nominations through the following link, where you can also find detailed Nomination Guidelines outlining the selection process and timeline: Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/46jeilf The deadline for nominations is Monday, October 16th, at 5:00 pm EST so please act fast! #immigrantinclusion #welcoming #certifiedwelcoming

This year, our office is celebrating the community leaders and changemakers who advocate for immigrant and refugee inclusion in our city. The deadline to nominate someone for a Philadelphia Welcoming Award was just extended to Oct. 16th @ 5PM! Leaders can be recognized in the categories of arts & culture, education, public safety, health, and economy. Submit a nomination here: https://bit.ly/46jeilf

The Philadelphia Welcoming Awards are back for a second year! Nominate a community leader or organization that has championed immigrant and refugee inclusion in the categories of arts & culture, education, public safety, health, and economy. Learn more and submit a nomination here: https://bit.ly/46jeilf