Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Founded as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society in 1881 to assist Jews fleeing pogroms in Russia and Eastern Europe, HIAS has touched the lives of nearly every Jewish family in America and now welcomes all who have fled persecution. HIAS has helped more than 4.5 million people escape persecution and is uniquely qualified to address the modern refugee situation, which has become a global humanitarian crisis. HIAS protects the most vulnerable refugees, helping them build new lives and reuniting them with their families in safety and freedom. In the U.S. we work with local social service organizations around the country to welcome refugees and help them integrate into their communities and build new lives.