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Stacey Reibach moderated JWF’s “A Nation of Immigrants: Humanity at its Best” at Temple Emanuel of South Hills. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 8, 2024, 1:48 pm
‘Humanity at its best’: Groups that aid immigrants lauded at JWF event
“We wanted to shine a light on the positive aspects and richness these communities bring.”
By David Rullo
Concluding IWP meeting (Screenshot courtesy of JFCS)
March 6, 2024, 11:49 am
JFCS program helps immigrants acclimate to Pittsburgh
IWP, a partnership between JFCS Career Services and Literacy Pittsburgh, has helped a growing number of immigrants strengthen their English skills and prepare for the workforce.
By Justin Vellucci
Evelin Yajaira Flores Ceren came to the United States as a child fleeing violence. JFCS helped her stay in the country. She’s an adult now, living in the country with her daughter Emely Tatiana Mejia Flores. Photo provided by JFCS.
August 9, 2022, 11:49 am
JFCS partners with local lawyers to help immigrants and refugees stay in US
“I became a lawyer because I wanted to help people.”
By David Rullo
Messages of support at World Refugee Day (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
June 22, 2022, 2:36 pm
Pittsburghers celebrate World Refugee Day
Dozens of performers and speakers shared the importance of accepting refugees into Pittsburgh’s communities. There was also lots of dancing, food and arts and crafts.
By Ethan Beck
Tracy Kosylo and Irwin Kotovsky hold a commemorative coin, letter and envelopes. Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 15, 2021, 1:57 pm
Local nonagenarian sends 535 gifts to Congress with one goal: Recognition of immigrants
Irwin Kotovsky wants elected officials to remember immigrants' role in U.S. history
By Adam Reinherz
Volunteer Joe Rokicki and children at a JFCS Newcomers Crew event. Photo courtesy of JFCS
September 15, 2021, 10:27 am
Young immigrants adapt to life in U.S. thanks to JFCS Newcomers Crew
Virtual space, in-person meetups, facilitate language learning skills
By Adam Reinherz
Jeff Herzog (right) trains refugees for employment. Photo provided by JFCS.
April 18, 2019, 11:22 pm
JFCS-trained refugees valued by Jewish employers
Jewish companies and organizations are the largest employers of the agency's clients.
By Toby Tabachnick
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